"Community Alchemy" Mural featuring Mt. Hood and Columbia River

Mural has found its new home at Sophia Park in Portland!

In March - April 2026, we created a community mural made from > 200 pieces of plastic waste

What: Come celebrate the grand opening of Sophia Park featuring our community mural "Community Alchemy!" 

When: Saturday June 27, 2026 11am - 12/12:30PM

Where: SE Yamhill & SE 44th Ave, Portland 

Mural overview

"Community Alchemy" Mural

  • Community mural of Mt. Hood and the Columbia River auctioned in May 2026
  • Mural dimensions: 8ft x 5.3ft
  • 50% of auction proceeds were donated to Plastic Pollution Coalition

Repurposing single-use plastic

Mural Creative Process

  • > 200 pieces of plastic waste (difficult to recycle plastic clamshells) were collected from the community
  • Plastic pieces were then primed, painted, cut into flat pieces, and taped onto wooden panels

Creating together

Community-Building Through Art

  • At least 60 community members attended mural-making sessions between March - April 2026 at Social Good Place in PDX
  • Participants included all ages and most had minimal art experience
  • Limited edition of commemorative art prints of the mural available

Thank you to our amazing sponsors: Social Good Place and BLICK Art Materials