Oakland's Estria Invitational Graffiti Battle was a day to remember for street art fans

Dime, the only female contestant, is a role model for younger women involved in street art in Oakland

Dime, the only female contestant, is a role model for younger women involved in street art in Oakland

The Oakland Local crew covered the Third Annual Estria Invitational Graffitti Battle on Saturday October 10, 2009, in West Oakland, CA at DeFemery Park. This exclusive video shows grafitti artists at work, including this battle's winner, with videographer Jenny Chu shooting this great piece.

 

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Susan Mernit is the founder of Oakland Local. She is also the consulting web strategist for The Center for Investigative Reporting, and a consultant & trainer. Susan lives in North Oakland, near the Santa Fe school, with her partner Andy, her housemate, a big old dog named Winston, and a yard full of ants. She is an aspiring gardener, a long-time blogger & entrepreneur, and a recovering journalist.