A Mural in Bloom: Art Comes to Life at Everybody’s Brewing
UPDATE: We have created a community fundraiser for the mural! Click donate if you would like to help bring the mural to life!
This spring, as wildflowers blanket the hillsides and visitors gather for the annual celebration of color and community, something new will take root in downtown White Salmon—on the walls of Everybody’s Brewing.
During the White Salmon Wildflower Festival, a vibrant new mural will begin to take shape, transforming a beloved local landmark into a lasting piece of public art. Even more special? This mural is made possible by the community itself, funded entirely through proceeds from the White Salmon Wine Walk.
And during this year’s Wine Walk on May 9th, you won’t just sip and stroll—you’ll witness the mural come to life in real time.
Rooted in Place: The Artists Behind the Mural
This project is a true collaboration—between community, artists, and a shared love of place.
The mural is led by local artists Angela LoJacono and Mary Garcia, with support from Color Outside the Lines, led by Anna Barlow.
Angela describes the vision as something deeply inspired by the region itself:
“We wanted to bring to life elements of the Gorge and the Pacific Northwest, its natural beauty, showcasing flowers and animals that are found throughout this landscape.”
Blending Mary’s love of mushrooms and florals with Angela’s focus on wildlife, the design reflects the richness of the Columbia River Gorge in a way that feels both personal and instantly recognizable.
The Wildflower Festival itself played a major role in shaping the concept:
“The Wildflower Festival is all about nature, art, and community… We aimed to translate those same core elements into the mural.”
A Live Painting Experience During the Wine Walk
On May 9th, the mural won’t just be something to look at—it will be something to experience.
During the Wine Walk, attendees will have the chance to watch the artists at work and even participate in the painting process themselves—adding their own brushstrokes to a piece that will live in the heart of downtown for years to come.
This community-centered approach is a core part of the collaboration with Color Outside the Lines.
As Anna shares:
“When someone picks up a brush and adds their mark to a wall that is going to exist in their downtown for decades, they walk away with a completely different relationship to that piece of art… They are no longer just a passerby—they are a contributor.”
For Angela, that hands-on involvement is just as meaningful as the finished mural:
“I hope they feel pride and excitement that they were able to participate and be part of something so many people will get to see and appreciate every day.”
Inspired by the Gorge
For both artists, White Salmon itself made the creative direction clear.
Angela recalls her first impressions:
“Stunning—you can’t come here and not fall in love. The Columbia River, being sandwiched between two beautiful mountains… it made it easy to incorporate that love into the design.”
The mural will highlight the flora and fauna that define the region—wildflowers, animals, and natural elements that locals see every day, reimagined on a larger-than-life scale.
“It’s a reflection of the place, the community, and what they value… honoring and sustaining the natural beauty that’s already here.”
More Than a Mural
While the finished artwork will be a striking addition to downtown, the impact goes far beyond the wall itself.
Through Color Outside the Lines, the project emphasizes connection—especially for young people who may be picking up a paintbrush for the first time.
As Anna explains:
“A finished mural becomes a permanent part of the landscape that locals take pride in and visitors remember… a reflection that this place and the people in it have something worth celebrating.”
Angela echoes that sentiment, highlighting the deeper meaning behind projects like this:
“They bring people together. They add joy and life to what might otherwise be a blank or overlooked space… it becomes a conversation piece, it makes people smile.”
A Lasting Community Legacy
Long after the festival ends, the mural will remain—a daily reminder of what can happen when creativity, community, and place come together.
It will be a landmark, a gathering point, and a reflection of White Salmon itself—its landscapes, its people, and its pride.
And for those who help paint it, it will be something even more personal.
Be Part of It
Whether you’re attending the Wine Walk, stopping by during the festival, or simply passing through downtown, make sure to visit Everybody’s Brewing and watch this piece of White Salmon history unfold.
Better yet—pick up a brush.
Because this year, the Wildflower Festival isn’t just something you see.
It’s something you help create.
