January 16, 2014 · Exit133

Murray Morgan Bridge Mural

The City of Tacoma is looking for an artist to paint a mural under the recently re-opened 100 year-old Murray Morgan Bridge.

The mural will be located on the south and west concrete walls of the stormwater collection system under the western side of the bridge.

The City will pay a local artist or art group $10,000 to paint "...a site-responsive mural that reflects the history and/or architecture of the bridge and/or area..." on the wall with overall dimensions of approximately 6 by 20 feet.

Anyone know an artist who might be up for the job?

Filed under: Arts, Tacoma Landmarks, Murray Morgan Bridge

5 comments

fred davie January 16, 2014

"Back to basics" was the spending mantra recommended recently by our city manager. So please explain how this $10,000 expenditure conforms to the managers recommendation. Anybody?
- Xeno January 17, 2014
  
  Most all capital projects whether by funding source (grantee) or City statute require a 1% of project costs towards beautification/art.
  - fred davie January 17, 2014
    
    Maybe this 1% arts money. It doesn't say that in the story.
- JDHasty January 18, 2014
  
  Actually he tied his credibility to it and said that it is fair to judge him on the basis of whether or not his actions follow his words. I attended most of the Prop 1 meetings and this was his theme throughout the process.
Terri Belford January 16, 2014

As someone who climbs 131 stairs each day from Dock Street up to the 11th Street Bridge, and back down, it seems more appropriate spending that money to get the brand new elevator up and running. It would be nice to have the elevator option for those who are physically unable to take the stairs. And what about the burned out lightbulbs on the stairway?