Portland residents have a colorful opportunity to leave their mark on the city this week — quite literally. The community is being invited to take part in a “giant paint-by-numbers” street mural refresh in support of the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, according to KOIN.com.

The project brings neighbors, art lovers, and curious passersby together to help restore and brighten a large-scale outdoor mural connected to the foundation, which works to advance the vitality of Native arts, culture, and communities across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Street murals like this one serve double duty in Portland: they beautify public spaces while deepening community ties and honoring the cultural traditions of Indigenous peoples. The paint-by-numbers format makes the project especially welcoming — no artistic experience is required, just a willingness to show up, pick up a brush, and contribute a patch of color to something much larger than any single person could create alone.

Events like this reflect a long tradition of community-driven public art in Portland, where murals have long served as open-air galleries and gathering points for neighborhoods across the city. By framing the refresh as a participatory activity, organizers are turning what could be a routine maintenance project into a genuine celebration of shared creativity and cultural appreciation.

Whether you’re a longtime Portlander or just passing through, this is a rare chance to add your brushstroke to a living piece of the city’s cultural fabric — and to support an organization dedicated to keeping Native arts and voices vibrant for generations to come. Keep an eye on local listings for specific dates, times, and the mural’s location so you can join in.

Sources: KOIN.com