The Westside Mural Project

The Westside Mural Project consists of artists, educators, students, community leaders, and young professionals seeking to honor the diversity of Westside Long Beach and empower its youth through art and education.
The goal of the Westside Mural Project is to revitalize a blighted area as well as engage youth in activities that foster unity, pride, and creativity to further contribute to the community.
We are working in collaboration with Cabrillo High School, 7th District Youth Council, and local professional artists, combining public and private resources, toward improving the quality of life for all community members, particularly the youth comprising 25% of the neighborhood’s population. The Westside Mural Project intends to provide youth with a positive way to interact in the community, beautify the neighborhood and deter graffiti, and instill pride in their surroundings.
We will be working to create a mural visually reflecting the histories and strengths of various ethnic and cultural groups that make up the Westside community. Local youth will be involved with the design and production of the mural while adults will supervise and facilitate this process. The site of the mural will include the wall on the west side of Santa Fe Avenue, between 23rd Street and 25th Street. Located in the heart of the Westside, the mural will be a testament to what neighborhood residents can achieve collectively.