A new art piece known as the Cedar River Salmon Mural is now on display on Houser Way North in Renton.
A collaborative effort in the community led by local organizations and artists has made this mural possible.
The mural is 11.5-feet tall and 50-feet wide and celebrates the connection between the people of Renton and the salmon from the Cedar River. There are two salmon on the mural. One is in the Coast Salish tradition designed by Tommy Segundo, an Indigenous artist from CreNative Designz, and the other is in a more contemporary naturalistic style.
The cultural heritage which the salmon represent, and their ecological importance, are horned in the mural. It is just a few steps from the Cedar River and is a tribute to the life cycle of the river and the many people over the years who have celebrated, relied on, and stewarded this iconic species.
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There were many people and groups who played a role in making the mural possible. Among them were Jake Heare, current Chair of the Renton Municipal Arts Commission and a local artist, and the BNSP Railway for allowing the mural to be painted on its property. The South King and Port Communities Fund Economic Opportunities for Communities Program of the Port of Seattle donated $5,800 for the project.
