Private and publically-owned properties in Ballard’s commercial areas are eligible to benefit from public art installations that aim to strengthen community ties and increase pedestrian traffic. World-renowned artists, will create unique and attractive murals on area walls as part of a ten day, art-focused event called artSEA from August 4th to August 14th, 2016. This is an opportunity to directly participate in a celebration of Ballard’s arts scene and become involved with a project that aims to develop public spaces and support a “walkable” neighborhood. The public art will be fully subsidized and property owners will not be required to contribute to the cost of the installation.

artSEA is organized by The World Is Fun (TWIF), a community-based, registered non-profit that creates rewarding, fun, and meaningful ways for businesses and individuals to give back to their community. TWIF will work with participating property owners to ensure that the artists’ designs are suitable for the selected walls and are maintained for a period of at least three years.

Learn more about artSEA and TWIF, view www.artSEAproject.org. Contact info@theworldisfun.org to inquire about the eligibility of your building or to recommend a Ballard property.