Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center, established in 1977 and currently located in San Francisco's Mission District, is a multipurpose community based arts organization that plays an integral role in the city's cultural heritage and arts education. One of only three community mural centers in the United States, the organization sponsors and implements ongoing mural projects throughout the Bay Area and internationally. In addition, it directly affects arts education in the San Francisco Mission District by offering four weekly art classes for children and youth (18 months through 19 years) and other classes for adults. These classes and community mural projects enable children, youth and adults to develop their individuality and confidence through creative activities and to experience unifying, positive social interaction through collaboration at an affordable and low/no cost.