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Media Recognition & Press Coverage
Jersey Girl Art is a professional mural studio led by mural artist Michelle Ricalde, specializing in large-scale public, commercial, and community murals. Michelle’s work has been featured by local television and media outlets for its cultural impact, storytelling, and role in transforming public spaces into meaningful landmarks.
Award Winning Mural Artist
​Jersey Girl Art was honored with the title of Grand Strand’s Greatest Visual Artist 2025, an award voted on by readers of The Post and Courier. This recognition highlights Michelle Ricalde’s impact as a professional mural artist, known for creating large-scale public art and custom murals that celebrate local culture, strengthen community identity, and elevate commercial and civic spaces throughout coastal South Carolina.The award reflects both artistic excellence and community connection, reinforcing Jersey Girl Art’s reputation as a trusted mural artist for cities, businesses, resorts, and developers across the Grand Strand and beyond.
Public Murals in Atlantic Beach, SC Featured by Local Media
Michelle Ricalde of Jersey Girl Art is proud to have contributed to the ongoing revitalization of Atlantic Beach, SC. After completing two large-scale public murals celebrating the town’s rich history and cultural significance, the projects were officially unveiled with a community ribbon cutting on October 20, 2025. The murals and celebration were featured by WBTW News 13, highlighting the role of public art in honoring local identity and place.
Empower Growth
Jersey Girl Art is honored to have a public mural created in Atlantic Beach, SC featured in the 2026 North Myrtle Beach Visitors Guide. The mural serves as an example of placemaking through public art—strengthening community identity, celebrating local culture, and creating a welcoming landmark that has positively impacted residents and visitors throughout the Grand Strand.
Public Mural Featured in The Post and Courier
Celebrating community, culture, and placemaking through public art in Atlantic Beach, SC
A public mural by Jersey Girl Art featured in The Post and Courier (Myrtle Beach edition) as part of coverage on the revitalization of Atlantic Beach, SC. Created by professional mural artist Michelle Ricalde, the mural celebrates the town’s history, culture, and role along the Gullah Geechee Corridor, highlighting the positive impact of placemaking and public art within the community.