Community Based Mural Project Coming to the Benson Community This Fall!
The Benson Mural Project will create a public mural along SE Petrovitsky Road at the intersection with 116th AVE SE. The mural design will be a collaborative effort between the City of Renton, Renton Municipal Arts Commission, AmeriCorps VISTA Program, and the Benson Hill and Cascade community.
Together we will engage in online conversations and creative activities, focused on identifying what community means to these neighborhoods. The artist will also work with community members to identify the visual symbolism needed to create visual art. The result will be a unique public art piece that represents this community’s diverse perspectives and experiences.
The project is estimated to cost $30,000, with $15,000 coming from the City of Renton Neighborhood Program, and a matching grant of $15,000 from the Renton Municipal Arts Commission!
Meet the Artist
Mari Shibuya is a Seattle based artist, muralist, and facilitator who grew up in the Renton area. For the past three years, she has worked professionally as a muralist on both public and private commissions. Mari also works for Young Women Empowered and Partners for Youth Empowerment, two organizations focused on empowering and helping women and youth succeed.
If you would like to learn more about Mari and her work, visit her website. You can also learn more about Young Women Empowered, and Partners for Youth Empowerment: