In response to boarded-up businesses in Tacoma during COVID-19, Spaceworks has partnered with local organizations and businesses to create a rapid mural program.
These temporary murals, painted directly onto installed plywood panels, serve to 1) reduce crime and graffiti, 2) support local businesses, 3) provide income for local artists, and 4) offer civic hope and positive messaging.
Artists are commissioned at $75 per 4’x8′ panel. For businesses downtown, the Downtown Tacoma Partnership is offering these murals for free. Additional funds are available for murals in other business districts. This program would not be possible without support from The Downtown Tacoma Partnership, and the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber.
To request a mural on your boarded up storefront, please complete our Rapid Mural Request Form:
For inquiries about the project, or for artists looking to get involved, please contact gabrielb@tacomachamber.org
All of Spaceworks’ Rapid Murals
Artist Nori Kimura at 3810 S Yakima 
Artist Mindy Barker at High Maintenance Spa & Salon 
Artist Curtis Ashby at Bleach 
Artist Chris Sharp at Urban Xchange 
Artist Mindy Barker at Straight From Philly 
Artist Saiyare Refaei at Stocklist 
Artist Curtis Ashby at Black Eagle Tattoo 
Artist Nori Kimura at the future site of Flatstick Pub (809 Pac Ave) 
Artist Saiyare Refaei at Channing Baby Co. 
Artist Lonesome Dove (Angela Larsen) at Urban Xchange 
Artist Mindy Barker at Union Salon 
Artist Lilly Durham at Urban Xchange 
Artist Saiyare Refaei at London’s on the Ave 
Artist Curtis Ashby at Dunagan Brewing
