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Park board approves Lower Lincoln Park shelter mural funded by Spokane Arts grant
Summary
The Spokane Park Board approved a mural design for the Lower Lincoln Park shelter that will be paid for by a Spokane Arts grant and painted with student and community participation; the board discussed paint durability and planned start timing in spring.
The Spokane Park Board approved the design for a mural on the Lower Lincoln Park shelter at its February meeting, with the work funded by a Spokane Arts grant and executed with participation from Franklin Elementary students and community volunteers.
The mural was presented to the joint arts committee, which recommended approval after reviewing designs and community involvement plans. Josh Morrissey, marketing coordinator for Spokane Parks and Recreation, described the project and said Spokane Arts selected artist Corina Wren to lead the work; students and parents will participate under the artist’s direction. Kevin Brownlee, chair of the Joint Arts Committee, told the board the committee had been “completely charmed” by the proposal and hoped the full board would approve the design.
Board members asked about long-term durability. A parks staff speaker said the project will use high-grade paint, an anti-graffiti coating, and additional fundraising was secured to cover higher-cost paints. Staff noted the shelter sits primarily in shade, which should limit sun damage, and said the Parks Department will seek funding for future touch-ups as needed. The presenters said tribal and local ecological themes informed parts of the design following student and teacher lessons on native plants.
The motion to approve the Lower Lincoln Park shelter mural design passed by voice vote. Presenters said the project will be at no cost to the Parks Department because Spokane Arts provided the grant; the team expects to start work in spring.
