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THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST'S LIVE MURAL COMPETITION
WHERE RENOWNED ARTISTS TURN BLANK WALLS INTO PUBLIC ART
August 14-16, 2026
For three days, muralists paint original works on 8’×8’ panels while the public watches the process unfold. By Sunday, the community votes and three artists earn commissions to paint permanent murals across Bellingham's public spaces.
The artists you see painting at Noisy Waters aren’t just competing—they’re shaping Bellingham’s visual landscape. Each year, the top three muralists earn commissions to return and paint large-scale public murals across the city.
LIVE ART • workshops • mural tours • Music • food & DRINKs
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Noisy Waters Mural Festival is a production of Paper Whale, a 501c3 non-profit organization based in Bellingham, WA. We are a placemaking agency that partners with creatives, businesses, and civic leaders to create welcoming, people-centered places.
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