The Salmon Creek Mural Project

The Salmon Creek Mural Project is a first-of-its-kind community art initiative in Clark County, designed to celebrate our waterways, local wildlife, and the creativity of our community.

Sparked by community member Vicki Holman and supported by Clark County Public Works, I served as the consultant, designer, and lead painter to bring the vision to life. The large wall mural features dozens of fish, each one uniquely designed and painted by a different artist, creating a flowing scene that symbolizes life, movement, and interconnectedness.

Over 50 artists and volunteers came together to transform the wall, from professional painters to first-time muralists. This collaboration made the mural truly “a project for the community, by the community.”

Volunteers paint the fish and support the project across multiple weekends, and the mural was finished with a protective anti-graffiti coating to ensure it will last for years to come. The result is more than a wall of fish—it’s a symbol of pride, stewardship, and unity that sets the stage for future community art projects in Vancouver.

Timelapse

Witness the artist's creative process as they bring to life in this AMAZING project in this captivating timelapse.

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Follow the Water

This Initiative connects our community to the waterways that sustain us. Through art and education, it raises awareness of how our actions impact local ecosystems and encourages stewardship for future generations.

Artist Roster

Over 50 artists contributed their own fish designs to the Salmon Creek Mural, making it a true community masterpiece.

If you’re interested in hiring, here’s a roster of participating artists who are open to work.

CCPW

Clark County Public Works partnered with the community to make the Salmon Creek Mural possible, providing site support, coordination, and resources that helped bring the project to life.

CVTV Interview

CVTV joined us on-site to capture the heart of the Salmon Creek Mural Project, interviewing the core team and several of the participating artists. You can watch the full interview here.

Watch to learn more about the project

A HUGE Thank You to

Clark County Public works

Clean Water Department, Community Engagement Department, Safety Department, Road Maintenance & Operations Department, Administration Department, Waste Department, Parks & Nature Department.

for making this project happen