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New ‘Beloved Community’ mural unveiled at Fort Steilacoom Park; city to mark MLK Day at Pierce College
Summary
The Lakewood Arts Commission described a new mural by artist Perico at Fort Steilacoom Park tied to the city’s Beloved Community initiative; the commission also announced a citywide Martin Luther King Jr. celebration for Jan. 15, 2026, at Pierce College.
The Lakewood Arts Commission reported the completion and recent dedication of a mural titled “Our Beloved Community” by the artist Perico on the barn at Fort Steilacoom Park and said the work ties to a city initiative called Beloved Community.
“The mural is inspired by the beloved community philosophy that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Thich Nhat Hanh promoted,” Emily Feline, chair of the Lakewood Arts Commission, told council during a joint meeting. Feline read the plaque text and…
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