Downtown Apopka is about to welcome a striking new landmark—and the public is invited to celebrate its arrival. On Friday, August 22nd at 1 p.m., Main Street Apopka will unveil The Downtown Mural, a bold, colorful public art installation gracing the west wall of Domino’s Pizza at 2 East Main Street. Guests can meet the artist, Apopka’s own Ridge Bonnick, enjoy free pizza, and snap photos in front of what’s expected to become an iconic downtown backdrop.
The Domino’s building recently received a Facade Renovation Grant through the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), with work by local contractor Oscar Painter Home Improvement. Franchise owner Nelson Diaz called the project “a way to draw customers and contribute to the vibrancy of our downtown area.”
For Ridge, a self-taught artist whose work has appeared from Orlando to the Daytona coast, the mural is both personal and communal. “Art has always been my outlet,” he said. “Every piece I create is about connecting what’s inside us to the world around us.” His design aims to reflect Apopka’s unique identity while inviting visitors—from day-trippers headed to the springs to longtime residents—to pause, take a photo, and explore the nearby cafes, restaurants, and shops.