Casey McEneny, a mural artist from Newport, collaborates with Jay Scott to paint a vibrant mural on the north wall of Astoria's old armory building. The mural, showcasing the Astoria Column and a Chinook salmon, aims to unite the community through art and color. Sponsored by CareOregon, the project involved public feedback and became a notable attraction visible to both drivers and pedestrians. Compliments and support have poured in from locals and visitors, highlighting the project's positive impact on the community.
"It's all about art, colors, and creativity," said McEneny, a well-known mural artist from Newport. "It brings everyone together."
McEneny and Scott have transformed a drab beige wall overlooking Duane Street into a vivid canvas that will be visible to drivers on Marine Drive and walkers on the Astoria Riverwalk.
The project is being paid for by CareOregon, a healthcare nonprofit that has paid artists to produce public art in some of its markets, including Medford, Gresham, Portland, and now, Astoria.
Since the last week of June, McEneny has spent much of the past month in the basket of a high-lift, spraying color onto the 129-by-29-foot mural depicting the Astoria Column.
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