Mural Mania Fest in South Bend aims to bring community together and attract visitors

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The first ever Mural Mania Fest is working to bring new life to South Bend.

The festival, curated by local artist Alex Ann Allen, and the recent groundbreaking of the Morris Center renovations are part of a project to attract people to the downtown area and benefit local businesses.

Mural Mania Fest wraps up on Sunday, and the community is encouraged to come out and watch the artists paint live from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.