YOU CAN HELP! Painting date set for Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook waterfront mural

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Those are the updated concepts by artist Nalisha Estrellas for the upcoming mural on the long retaining wall that lines the waterfront section of Emma Schmitz Memorial Overlook (4500 block Beach Drive SW). We first told you about the plan for the 189-foot-long mural back in January. Now, it’s almost time to paint it, and your help is welcome! Here’s the announcement we were asked to share with you:

We will be painting the mural on Saturday, May 17, starting at 10:00 am. You will see two-hour blocks for sign up. You are welcome to take multiple spots if you choose. Be sure to wear paint clothes.

Here is the SignUp Genius link.
signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EAFA82CA4FFCE9-56078754-community#/

Right now, volunteers are prepping the wall. And the day before the volunteer event on May 17, a special group of young volunteers – third-graders from Lafayette Elementary – will be visiting to help.

Justin April 29, 2025 (1:09 pm)

I’m trying to understand where this mural will live on the park. Am I correct that it will only be visible if you’re on the shore itself? So that if you’re on the sidewalk you will not be able to see it?

WSB April 29, 2025 (1:19 pm)

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If you look at our original article (linked at the start of the story) it has a photo of the wall. It’s the one down by the water toward the north end of Emma Schmitz MO.
- Justin April 29, 2025 (1:42 pm)
  
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  Got it. Thank you very much.

Mark rhea April 29, 2025 (5:03 pm)

I walk along this wall 4 times a week and it’s been tagged and repainted dozens and dozens of times over the years. What’s the plan to maintain this work? And I like the middle design!