A new mural will soon liven up the outside of the Milwaukie Community Center, bringing with it a positive message and vibrant design to beautify the building. Created by local artist Alex Chiu, the mural draws inspiration from the Center’s active and diverse community, featuring many of the outstanding individuals and smiling faces who have helped contribute to the Center’s essential programs over the years.

The design revolves around themes of friendship, inclusivity, and connection, and reinforces the importance of providing a safe and welcoming space for all. The mural is being painted offsite and will be installed as panels, forming a complete image on the westside of the building, facing the Sarah Hite Rose Garden. Thank you to Milwaukie Community Center Foundation and City of Milwaukie for funding this exciting project that will further enrich the community.

Mural Unveiling Event
Tuesday, June 25 at 1 p.m.
Milwaukie Community Center
5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr., Milwaukie, OR 97222

About the Artist
Alex Chiu is a Chinese American painter and muralist currently living in Portland, OR. With a background in illustration and comics, he approaches public artwork as a form of visual storytelling. Much of his artwork involves incorporating community input and collaboration. The goal of his work is to accurately document local history and help communities to process cultural identity through a creative process.