Community members are invited to help paint a new mural at the 8th Avenue NW and Holman Road underpass in Crown Hill during two upcoming volunteer events.
Urban ArtWorks is hosting community paint days on Saturday, April 25 and Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The events will take place at the underpass on 8th Avenue NW, beneath the Holman Road overpass.
According to Urban ArtWorks, the mural is part of a community-driven project designed to “bring brightness and vibrancy to the area” while reflecting the vision of the neighborhood. The project is being created by the organization’s Base Crew Youth Program in partnership with the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, with support from the Neighborhood Matching Fund and guidance from the Crown Hill Village Association and area neighbors.
Volunteers can sign up for 90-minute shifts, with the option to participate in multiple time slots. Organizers say the event is open to painters of all skill levels, and participants are encouraged to wear clothing suitable for painting.
The project builds on earlier outreach efforts, including a community survey to help shape the mural’s design. As previously reported by My Ballard, the mural is part of a broader effort to activate and improve the underpass, a key corridor for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers connecting Crown Hill and Ballard.
Urban ArtWorks, a Seattle-based nonprofit, works with youth and professional artists to create public art projects across the city. Its Base Crew program provides paid mentorship and training for teens who have completed the organization’s mural apprenticeship program.
Free street parking is available near the site. Organizers have also shared contact information for day-of logistics questions for each paint day.
Photo: 8th Ave NW/Holman Road underpass (Google Image Capture Sept. 2025)