&nbsp;A giant sized gorilla drinking sarsaparilla is making its appearance in downtown North Platte.&nbsp; This is the second large scale mural in the canteen district thanks to donations in a Public Art Fund held at Mid Nebraska Community foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp; This mural was designed by Holly Carlini of the Prairie Arts Center on the back of the Apeship Brewing building owned by Joel and Liz Bennett.&nbsp; Tara Lienneman of the Prairie Arts Center is also assisting on the 30’ tall project.&nbsp;&nbsp; Holly Carlini says, "we can work seamlessly together in our styles to create a whimsical message welcoming visitors to the city of North Platte”.&nbsp;&nbsp; The first mural was created by Lauren Olson of Oshkosh.&nbsp; The Canteen themed mural is located adjacent to the gorilla mural on the Hide Park Apparel Building.&nbsp; Carlini hopes to add more murals to the area depicting the vibrant history of the area with artists across the state.&nbsp; If you’d like to donate to the fund, contact Mid Nebraska Community Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Press Release&nbsp;A giant sized gorilla drinking sarsaparilla is making its appearance in downtown North Platte.&nbsp; This is the second large scale mural in the canteen district thanks to donations in a Public Art Fund held at Mid Nebraska Community foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp; This mural was designed by Holly Carlini of the Prairie Arts Center on the back of the Apeship Brewing building owned by Joel and Liz Bennett.&nbsp; Tara Lienneman of the Prairie Arts Center is also assisting on the 30’ tall project.&nbsp;&nbsp; Holly Carlini says, "we can work seamlessly together in our styles to create a whimsical message welcoming visitors to the city of North Platte”.&nbsp;&nbsp; The first mural was created by Lauren Olson of Oshkosh.&nbsp; The Canteen themed mural is located adjacent to the gorilla mural on the Hide Park Apparel Building.&nbsp; Carlini hopes to add more murals to the area depicting the vibrant history of the area with artists across the state.&nbsp; If you’d like to donate to the fund, contact Mid Nebraska Community Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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New North Platte mural features Gorilla and Sarsaparilla