by Chris Murphy, Graffiti USA Boardmember,
When you travel around the world, people know about Modesto. American Graffiti is loved everywhere and it some countries, the classic muscle car is stuff of legends and this film celebrates that simple Americana. Modesto is lucky that this movie has promoted us everywhere, and introduced the world to cruising. People from around the world visit Modesto for many reasons and one of the most popular is for Graffiti culture and Graffiti Summer. The Graffiti USA Museum is only 50% complete and it has already become a global travel beacon, attracting visitors from 32 different countries. Yes, friends, be proud and see the potential that is Graffiti USA.
You can see it taking shape as our original visions are coming to life as the 10th Street Experience is underway, with the vintage store fronts with real neon signs, record store, radio and music museum and even the old downtown newsstand. Over the next few months, we will be building more vintage storefronts and will be opening and the beautiful round Drive In front will be built, all circling back to the day when those motorists were attracted by the whimsical round drive ins that dotted Americas highways of the 20th century.
There is a lot of construction now, but please take a moment to donate to this important non-profit that will change the narrative of Modesto for the future.
www.graffitiusamuseum.com
