VERNONIA MURAL FESTIVAL
These murals were painted in Vernoia, Oregon along with 7 others as a part of a mural festival created by Portland Street Art Alliance. This was made possible by the Columbia Economic Team securing a grant from Travel Oregon to help beautify downtown, selecting several walls around town to be painted with murals.
The first mural, located on the back of the Black Iron Grill, focused on the local bird species found in the area. The great white egret can often be spotted at Vernonia Lake, while the red-winged blackbird is common at sites across the area. The stumps lining the base of the mural are a nod to local loggers.
The second mural is located in a community park/alleyway next to Island’s Grill. Featuring a rooster, strawberries and local greens, this mural was a homage to area farmers and Vernonia’s farmers market.
The first mural is approximately 80’ x25’ and the second muralis approximately 50’ x 12’. Both were created using spray paint.
