Current Public Artworks

“This ‘BUILD’ mural is here to honor you, where you come from, and where you’re going. It is a thank you for all the gifts you’re leaving behind to guide and fuel others who follow.” (more…)

Painted directly on the wall, this stream of consciousness artwork serves as a sanctuary filled with ever flowing memories and emotions.

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A visual and musical collaboration, best viewed after sundown.

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A permanent, Coastal Salish, Formline mural located at the Commerce Street Transit Center.  

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An installation that lights up at night, with a custom sound component. Broadway is burning with all the energy of a wildfire.

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A letterpress installation by Line Break Press, a Write253 program.

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A permanent mural using both historic and contemporary examples of colors and symbols to illustrate an evolving culture.

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Portraits painted by Al Pikart of individuals detained at the Northwest Detention Center, along with painted lettering by David Long of quotes from detainees and Maru Mora Villalpando.
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A mural tribute to the life and work of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

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Ramirez creates a kaleidoscope-like work that enlivens and humanizes the site.
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This mural is about uniting local environmental justice issues by coming together in healing. Specifically, it addresses the Northwest Detention Center (NWDC) and the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) issues by highlighting some figureheads in these local movements alongside images of migratory animals.
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The mural is a temporary installation of a 360 degree murals which promotes the City of Tacoma on the street side, and Tacoma’s Cultural diversity through a Japanese Children’s Day scene on the pedestrian side. (more…)