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Photos: Diversity mural unveiling at EMC Park

by | Sep 8, 2025 | Featured, Featured: Features

The Hopkinton Cultural Council and community members gathered to unveil the latest additions to the diversity mural project along the fence at EMC Park on Sunday. The new murals include: “Spring of Hope” by Ben Liang, Linda Xie and Yixuan Li; an untitled piece by Molly Krammes, Charlie Pagan and Jo Pagan; an untitled piece by Mira Upalekar and Anjani Chintala; an untitled piece by Heather Marusa; and “Color the World with Love” by Amy Adams.

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Rep. James Arena DeRosa addresses the crowd. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HCC EMC Park Diversity Murals

Ben Liang (left) poses for a photo with fellow muralists Linda Xie and Yixuan Li in front of their piece “Spring of Hope.” PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HCC EMC Park Diversity Murals

Molly Krammes (left), Charlie Pagan and Jo Pagan of Girl Scout Troop 82357 display their mural. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HCC EMC Park Diversity Murals

Mira Upalekar shows off the wall panel she created with Anjani Chintala. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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Heather Marusa’s mural features a quote from author E.B. White. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HCC EMC Park Diversity Murals

Hopkinton Cultural Council chair Mari Jae Benning presents a mural by Amy Adams titled “Color the World with Love.” PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

HCC EMC Park Diversity Murals

Artists, Cultural Council members and ceremony attendees pose for a group photo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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