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Mayor Bruce Harrell joined community members and artists at the Belltown Mural Festival and live community Paint Jam on Saturday to celebrate the unveiling and creation of 40 murals, the majority of which will be completed throughout downtown this summer. The first-ever Belltown Mural Festival is a part of the Office of Arts and Culture’s Hope Corps Downtown Seattle Mural Project—an innovative program that supports economic recovery for Seattle's creative workforce by connecting under- and unemployed artists, creative workers, and culture keepers with career opportunities—and a key initiative of Mayor Harrell’s Downtown Activation Plan.

The Mural Festival and live Paint Jam is supported by more than $700k from Seattle Office of Arts & Culture and is a collaboration between the city and partners including Visit Seattle, Downtown Seattle Association (DSA), Belltown United, CID Small Business Relief Team, SODO Business Improvement Area (SODO BIA), and Wing Luke Museum. Murals supported by this investment will span from SODO to Belltown, celebrating Seattle’s vibrant arts, culture, and entertainment, creating more pedestrian-friendly experiences for residents and tourists throughout the heart of the city.

Speakers and attendees include:
Mayor Bruce Harrell, City of Seattle
Kelly Davidson, Deputy Director, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Sire, Graffiti Writer Coordinator and Artist, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
Aaron Asis, Belltown United