The CID Community Mural Project, organized by the Small Business Relief Team (SBRT) in 2024, brings large-scale public art to Seattle’s Chinatown International District. The mural locations were selected based on strong community support, high visibility, and their closeness to community gathering spaces such as parks. The goal is to create impactful murals that reflect the neighborhood’s rich culture, history, and diverse community.
This project is funded by a Hope Corps grant from the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture (@seaofficeofarts). The Hope Corps Downtown Seattle Murals Project, in collaboration with the Office of Economic Development (@seattleeconomy), is a one-time investment as part of ARTS’ Hope Corps program. This initiative aims to create public murals in alignment with Mayor Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan and the Many Hands Art Initiative.
🎨Asia Condos Mural: 668 S Lane St, Next to Ocean Star
Artist: Lauren YS (@squid.licker)
🎨1227 S Weller Building (Little Saigon Creative) Mural: 1227 S Weller Building
Artists: Stevie Shao (@stepfrae), Celeste Byers (@celestialterrestrial), and Lauren YS (@squid.licker)
🎨Nihonmachi Terrace Mural: 653 South Main St
Artist: Tori Shao (@torikinn)
