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Moses Lake Unveils Vibrant Dugout Mural with Youth Artists
24 Jun
Summary
- A new mural celebrating Moses Lake was unveiled at the athletic complex.
- Ten local youths aged 12-17 collaborated with artist Phil Seth on the mural.
- The artwork features local landmarks and aims to boost city pride and deter graffiti.
A new mural was unveiled on Tuesday at the Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex in Moses Lake, adding vibrant colors and city pride to the ball field. The artwork, adorning the back of the dugout, depicts a young baseball player, a heron, a torii gate, and the city's iconic fountain against a Moses Lake sunset.
This project was a collaborative effort between artist Phil Seth and ten local youths aged 12 to 17. Seth described the creation process, which spanned about a week, involving brainstorming, background painting by the youth, and final touches by himself. The Moses Lake Museum & Art Center supplied all necessary materials for the mural.
Mayor Dustin Swartz highlighted the mural as an example of city pride, a priority for the city council. Superintendent Dollie Boyd mentioned that public art can help reduce tagging and that the mural's prominent location at the ball field is intended to become a local landmark and a popular spot for visitors to take photos during tournaments.
