This scene from 2020’s preview of Northwest Mural Fest will be typical come Wednesday as painters will descend on The Dalles to put up 15 murals on buildings across downtown.
This scene from 2020’s preview of Northwest Mural Fest will be typical come Wednesday as painters will descend on The Dalles to put up 15 murals on buildings across downtown.
Starting Wednesday, Aug. 24, painters from all over the nation are expected to flock to The Dalles to, quite literally, paint the town. These painters, known as Walldogs, are anticipated to paint 15 murals on various buildings around town in a five-day event known as Northwest Muralfest. The mural themes, including the Historical Columbia River Highway, the Honald Sign Company, Chief Tommy Thompson, Silvia Thompson and the Sorosis Club, and the Chinese Community, to name just a few, all have historical significance to The Dalles, and were voted on by locals. According to the Northwest Muralfest Facebook page, local painters and volunteers of all ages will be partaking in the event, with a map of the mural locations listing registration check-in at The National Neon Sign Museum downtown on Third Street, and “Walldog headquarters” at The Dalles Civic Auditorium.
An additional children’s and family mural, designed by local artist Denae Manion of Manion Studios in The Dalles, will be located at Wonderworks Children’s Museum. According to a Aug. 7 Northwest Muralfest Facebook post, “everyone at all ages can participate” and volunteer to join Manion in painting the mural of flowers and birds.
According to their Facebook page, The Dalles Main Street will be hosting a street festival downtown The Dalles Aug. 25-27 from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., in celebration of the event with live music, food vendors, a car show and crafts.
On Aug. 27, The Dalles Civic Auditorium will be host to a “Paint the Night Gala.” According to Northwest Muralfest.com, the gala will be “benefiting the preservation of The Dalles murals.” The event will have appetizers and drinks available, as well as an auction with “the chance to bid on art from Northwest MuralFest artists and desserts provided by local restaurants and citizens,” according to eventbrite.com. Tickets are $30, and can be purchased at The Dalles Neon Sign Museum, Klindt’s Bookstore and Ace Hardware, or at www.eventbrite.com/e/northwest-mural-fest-paint-the-night-gala-tickets-388789438677. Event starts at 7 p.m., with cocktail attire requested.
For further information about Northwest Muralfest and surrounding events or last minute volunteer information, go to www.northwestmuralfest.com and thedallesmainstreet.org, or visit their Facebook pages.
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