{"id":3181,"date":"2026-01-06T16:11:47","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T16:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/core-usa.org\/?p=3181"},"modified":"2026-01-06T16:11:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T16:11:48","slug":"new-hollister-landmark-mural-completed-at-core-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/core-usa.org\/index.php\/2026\/01\/06\/new-hollister-landmark-mural-completed-at-core-facility\/","title":{"rendered":"New Hollister Landmark Mural Completed at CORE Facility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


New Hollister Landmark Mural Completed at CORE Facility<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In December, city leaders, CORE representatives, members of the Hollister Chamber of Commerce, and community guests gathered in the Downing Street district for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating Hollister\u2019s newest landmark: a panoramic visual tribute to the city\u2019s heritage and America\u2019s 250-year anniversary. Painted across the south and west walls of The CORE Store\u2019s furniture warehouse, the mural reflects both Hollister\u2019s past and its ongoing story as a growing and vibrant community in the Tri-Lakes area.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The mural spans 2,000 square feet and incorporates symbolic elements that define Hollister\u2019s identity. Created by artist Raine Clotfelter, \u201cAmerica\u2019s Muralist,\u201d the work prominently features a train recalling the White River Railway \u2014 without which there would be no Hollister. Grapes represent the city\u2019s agricultural heritage, while the depiction of Turkey Creek serves as a reminder that Hollister was the first tourist destination in the greater Branson area. At the southwest corner, a dramatic American flag and bald eagle honor the nation\u2019s upcoming 250-year anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The artwork already is drawing visitors to Downing Street, with many stopping to take photos in front of it and share their experience with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raine also added a Scripture passage that he felt captured the spirit of the mural: II Corinthians 3:17 \u2014 \u201cNow the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty<\/em>.\u201d CORE CEO Cary McKee shared his appreciation for its inclusion, noting that it encompasses the mural\u2019s patriotic and civic themes as well as the freedom inherent in faith and recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Discussions about placing a mural on CORE\u2019s building began several years ago through conversations between city leaders and Cary. Assistant City Administrator Denise Olmstead reflected on the timing of the project: \u201cAll the pieces presented themselves at the right time. We had the location, the partnership, and a muralist whose work truly tells the story of our community<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cary expressed CORE\u2019s gratitude for the opportunity to host the artwork. \u201cCORE is honored to have this mural on our building, and we\u2019re committed to caring for it<\/em>,\u201d he said. \u201cIt allows us to show our support for Hollister, and for our country, while also bringing awareness to our mission<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olmstead added that the project was designed to be something everyone involved could take pride in: \u201cWe wanted artwork that represents the community, honors our history, and is something CORE is proud to have on their building, not just for today, but for years to come<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

City Administrator Lamar Patton shared that the collaboration reflects the strong working relationship between the City and CORE. \u201cWe\u2019ve seen firsthand the results you all produce<\/em>,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve got a lot of friends who came through the program. There\u2019s no doubt to me how good that program is<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

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At CORE, we also see this work of art as an important symbol of community partnership. As Cary said, \u201cIt came together amazingly. We\u2019re grateful to the City of Hollister and proud to have this mural on our building \u2014 celebrating our hometown, our country, and the story of this community we\u2019re blessed to be part of<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

New Hollister Landmark Mural Completed at CORE Facility In December, city leaders, CORE representatives, members of the Hollister Chamber of Commerce, and community guests gathered in the Downing Street district for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating Hollister\u2019s newest landmark: a panoramic visual tribute to the city\u2019s heritage and America\u2019s 250-year anniversary. Painted across the south and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3181","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/core-usa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3181","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/core-usa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/core-usa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/core-usa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/core-usa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3181"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/core-usa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3181\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3191,"href":"https:\/\/core-usa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3181\/revisions\/3191"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/core-usa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3181"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/core-usa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3181"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/core-usa.org\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3181"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}