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Local volunteers and business owners launch 'Art Alley' plan to brighten downtown
Summary
Downtown business owners described an Art Alley project focused on alley cleanup, window art and murals between 4th and 6th streets; volunteers, donated paint and coordination with CVB and Main Street were highlighted as next steps.
A group of downtown building owners and volunteers briefed the Leavenworth City Commission on a community-led "Art Alley" initiative aimed at improving alleys between 4th and 6th streets and attracting visitors. The presenters said the project began with volunteer cleanups and a recent workday that drew about 15 people.
One presenter described a professional-level façade report surveying rear facades of two blocks where murals are planned and said paint-chip analysis was performed to confirm paint compatibility before mural installation. "We put some paint chips off to lab for analysis to make sure that you can paint back over the paint that's there on some of those buildings," the presenter said, noting some facades may require preservation review by historical authorities.
Organizers said they have artist sign-ups and some small donations (one example given: a $250 paint donation) and that the plan includes coordinating with the Convention & Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce and Main Street to publicize events regionally. They also discussed permitting steps and owner approvals required before a mural project begins on any private building.
