The Felix Diaz Mural
Community Mural
Photos taken by: rawfaproductions.com
A Local Champion and Old Town Victorville Legend
Location: 15583 7th Street Victorville, CA 92395
Size: 39ft x 11ft
This mural pays respect to Jose Felix Diaz, a proud and active Victorville community member. Diaz served as an educator for 46 years, a city council member, California Cadet Commandant, Army veteran, and veteran advocate. He founded the Felix G. Diaz Mariachi Music Festival in 2015 and was deeply involved in the nonprofit Los Dorados del Valle Charro Group, which raised scholarship funds for Latinx students to attend Victor Valley College.
The mural will depict scenes from Diaz’s life, including his efforts to challenge segregation norms, his dedication to education, and his pride in his Mexican heritage and military service. Butterflies in the mural symbolize life, growth, and transformation, reflecting Diaz’s significant impact on the community.
A Community Mural Project
Honoring the legacy of local hero and community member, Felix Diaz.
This mural was part of a two mural location series for “Create Together,” a four-day art event organized and sponsored by non-profit, Lifting Our Stories.
In this project, I was the designer and muralist. I’ve created the design through research to honor local hero, Felix Diaz. The design was presented to the local community for feedback.
During a two-day event, we invited community members to participate in painting.
I’ve finished the installation which included finishing, details, and cleaning up the mural to bring it to a professional level.
The location was chosen to uplift Old Town and inspire growth.
This project is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency and Creative Corps Inland SoCal Grant.
Community members help painting the mural during paint days.
Paint Day Highlight
Thank you Community Helpers
Jessi A.
Santa Ana
Arthur A.
Vincent A.
Armando Ayon (Family Assistance Program)
Isabel B.
Eric J. C. (VESD/HD Mural Project)
Alicia C.
Laura C.
Kevona C.
Damian C.
Jose C.
Jose C.
Ryan D.
Rosa D.
Margarita D. *
Mack D.
Karen D.
Celina D. *
Samantha D. *
Vince D *. (The Daniel Diaz Family)
Krystal D.
Vincent F.
Johnny F.
Lisa F.
Jasmin F.
Willow F.
Adam F.
Alex G.
Verónica G.
Nicole G.
Anita G.
Alberto G.
Christian G.
Christian G. Jr.
Christina G.
Elvia G.
Oscar G.
Arianna G.
Graciela G.
Juliana G.
Iris G.
Charlee G.
Celicia H.*
Elizabeth H. *
Nicole H.
Leslie I.
Maggie J.
Gio L.
Marisol L.
Braylyn L.
Karla M.
Sonia M.
Yasmin M.
Ximena M.
Daniel T. M.
Francine M.
Julissa M.
Melanie M.
Jennifer N.
Chris N.
Jose O.
Daphne P.*
Jane P.*
Pheobe P.*
Vida P.
Rafael P.
Lilly P. *
Rocky P. *
Jorge P.
Joe P.
Darla P.
Sylvia R. (National Classic Ms. Rt. 66 Queen)
Nicolas S.
Elsa S. (Family Assistance Program)
Jennifer S.
Ky S.
Emely S.
Francis T.
Natalia T.
Ashley U.*
Lydia U.*
Alejandra Z.
Karolina Z.
“Baby” Abigail
Abra (Family Assistance Program)
Alyssa (Family Assistance Program)
Blanca HDFG
Rebecca HDFG
Rudy