After a month of research, preparation and painting, Youngstown Cultural Arts Center and the Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association are ready to reveal and celebrate the new mural painted on the 210-foot retaining wall that sits just below West Seattle's dynamic arts hub.
The Delridge Mural Project brought together professional teaching artists and at-risk youth, providing them opportunity for artistic collaboration, expression and community pride. Join in the for an end-of-project ribbon cutting that is open to the public on Thursday, Aug. 14 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the mural site, located at 4408 Delridge Way.
Youngstown Director David Bestock is excited to share this artwork with the community. "Working with teaching artists who have been focused on showcasing our heritage and culture has been the opportunity of a lifetime for these eight young people who have put time, thought and effort into this mural," he says. "We have had a very positive and encouraging response from neighbors and passers-by throughout the painting process. People have stopped by to talk to the artists and donate to the project because they're excited about it."
Thanks to continued support from the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and the Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative for this project. More information can be found on Youngstown's website, www.youngstownarts.org.
