Murals in the Community

Murals in the Community

Transforming Spaces, Inspiring Communities

Our Murals Program unites muralists, schools, community organizations, local businesses, and government agencies to create immersive, large-scale public art projects that transform spaces and inspire communities.

Through this program in the schools, talented muralists empower young people, energize communities, and provide valuable professional development opportunities for local artists. Many of our projects focus on themes that foster community connection and promote the stewardship of local resources.

For more information about our murals program, please email Alejandra Ramirez, Programs Director, at alejandra(at)arts4mc.org.

Keep an eye out for these murals across Monterey County.

little girl in front of mural

Help Us Create a Mural Tour for Everyone to Enjoy!

We’re gathering mural locations and using the Open Studios Monterey mobile app as a convenient tool to share this tour with our community.

If you know of a mural in Monterey County, please share the location with us at bit.ly/murals25. Let’s celebrate the vibrant art that makes our community shine!

2025 Murals

Del Rey Woods Elementary School

Artist: Megan Goodwin
Assisted by Saturday school students

New Republic Elementary School

Artists: Megan Goodwin & Carlos Villagomez
Assisted by 4th & 5th grade students

Echo Valley Elementary School

Artist: Paul Richmond
Assisted by 6th grade students

Central Coast High School

Artist: Brenda Saglio
Assisted by High School students

Chualar

Artist: Hanif Panni

Title: “Bracero Legacy”

Soledad Fire Apparatus Bay

Artists: Paul Richmond, Brenda Saglio, and Briden Briden Schueren from Community Murals

Coastal Kids Home Care

Artists: Paul Richmond, Brenda Saglio, and Briden Briden Schueren from Community Murals

Soledad Women's Health Center

Artist: Amy Burkman

2024 Murals

Santa Rita Elementary

Artists: Carlos Villagomez and Megan Goodwin

Title: “Flights of Knowledge”

Dual Language Academy of Monterey Peninsula

Artists: Matthew Floriani

Madonna Del Sasso School

Artist: Cecelia Azhderian

Monterey County Government Center

Artists: Arsenio Baca and Natalia Corazza of La Neta Murals (2024)

Title: “Fisherman’s Dream”

Meals on Wheels Salinas Valley

Artists: José Ortiz, Pepe Nolasco, and Juan Carlos Padilla of Hijos Del Sol

Bradley Elementary School

Artists: Brenda Saglio (2024)

2023 Murals

Del Rey Woods Elementary

Artist: Sea Sevilla

Soledad-Mission Recreation District

Artist: Brenda Saglio

Sponsored by Echenique Foundation

Madonna Del Sasso School

Artist: Cecelia Azhderian

Olson Elementary

Artist: Sea Sevilla

Olson Elementary

Artist: Matthew Floriani

2022 Murals

Supervisor Wendy Root Askew Office

Artist: Paul Richmond

Title: “She Persists”

Monterey County Government Center

Artists: José Ortiz and Pepe Nolasco of Hijos del Sol

Title: “Destination, Salinas”

2021 Murals

Coastal Kids Home Care Outdoor

Artists: Paul Richmond & Brenda Saglio

Coastal Kids Home Care Indoor

Artists: Paul Richmond & Brenda Saglio

Sun Street Centers, King City

Artists: Bryan Perez w/ Pre-Diversion Students

In partnership with the California Arts Council

Sand City Art Park

Artists: Paul Richmond and Bryan Gage

Boys & Girls Club Outdoor

Artist: Bryan Gage

Boys & Girls Club Indoor

Artist: Bryan Gage

Monterey County Weekly

Artist: Bryan Gage