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10/15/2020 New artwork replaces anti-Semitic graffiti on historic Kalispell silos 1/5 1 weather alerts Watch Live • Quick links... By: Sean Wells Posted at 5:09 PM, Oct 14, 2020 and last updated 8:25 AM, Oct 15, 2020 NEWS LOCAL NEWS FLATHEAD COUNTY New artwork replaces anti-Semitic graffiti on historic Kalispell silos Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Photo by: Sean Wells/MTN News Artist Thomas Valencia says he had a vision to create a piece of art on top of the historic silos that were recently graÁtied with anti-Semitic vandalism. 1 weather alerts Menu ---PAGE BREAK--- 10/15/2020 New artwork replaces anti-Semitic graffiti on historic Kalispell silos 2/5 KALISPELL — The historic silos near downtown Kalispell were recently hit with anti- Semitic vandalism and hate messages. We talked with a Kalispell artist who ventured 90 feet off the ground to create a colorful piece of art supporting love and peace in the Flathead Valley. “2020’s been a rough year, right? So, we’re just trying to bring some good positive energy,” said artist Thomas Valencia. He had a vision to create a piece of art on top of the historic silos that were recently graffitied with anti-Semitic vandalism. Valencia reached out to Montana West Economic Development who currently owns the property about painting a locomotive piece atop of the old grain elevators. He says the owners were thrilled with the idea, giving him access 90 feet off the ground. It took Valencia roughly eight hours to paint the colorful piece. Sean Wells/MTN News Artist Thomas Valencia says he had a vision to create a piece of art on top of the historic silos that were recently graÁtied with anti-Semitic vandalism. “It’s kind of a mission once you’re up there you don’t really want to be going up and down,” Valencia said. 1 weather alerts ---PAGE BREAK--- 10/15/2020 New artwork replaces anti-Semitic graffiti on historic Kalispell silos 3/5 He told MTN News he wanted to bring positive energy back to Kalispell after seeing anti- Semitic vandalism. Valencia drew inspiration from the community's longstanding relationship with the railroad. “Just a piece to commemorate the old train yard that is no longer in service this year, you know these bells quit ringing right here, just kind of a tip of the hat to the old train yard,” he explained. Valencia says the artwork will be displayed until the silos are permanently moved this spring. The case is still under investigation and you're asked to contact the Kalispell Police Department at (406) 758-7780 with any information. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sign up for the Morning News Headlines Newsletter and receive up to date information. E-mail Submit CURATION BY Sponsored Sen. Daines Votes for Federal Land Sale & Transfer Amendment The Billings Gazette I Paid for by Montanans for Bullock Sponsored Kirkland Products That Are Actually Big Brands In Disguise Investing.com Sponsored 1 weather alerts ---PAGE BREAK--- 10/15/2020 New artwork replaces anti-Semitic graffiti on historic Kalispell silos 4/5 News Weather Sports Community Don't Waste Your Money Support Before you renew Amazon Prime, read this Wikibuy Missoula Marathon race director Tony Banovich passes away Victim of fatal crash near Philipsburg ID'd as Corvallis woman 1 weather alerts ---PAGE BREAK--- 10/15/2020 New artwork replaces anti-Semitic graffiti on historic Kalispell silos 5/5 Site Map Do Not Sell My Info Privacy Policy Journalism Ethics Guidelines Terms of Use EEO Careers FCC Public Files Public File Contact Us Closed Captioning Contact Scripps Local Media © 2020 Scripps Media, Inc 1 weather alerts