Mural Updates

The Anacortes Mural Project was given into the care of the Anacortes Museum on August 10, 2020. Since that time, museum staff have inventoried the murals and are actively engaged in the conservation of the Bill Mitchell murals. The condition of the murals has been assessed and several removed for maintenance and reinstalled. The mural conservation now underway is slow, precise work to bring each mural back to a condition where it can be enjoyed by the public.

More Information About the Bill Mitchell Murals

Updates:

A photo of the mural of Jennie Le Maister, Salmon Derby winner, 1939 after preservation work

Visitor Information Center Mural Reinstalled

September 26th, 2023

The mural, Jennie Le Maister, Salmon Derby winner, 1939 has been reinstalled outside the Visitor Information Center at 819 Commercial Ave. by Anacortes Museum staff.

August 15th, 2023

The mural, Jennie Le Maister, Salmon Derby winner, 1939 has been taken down from the Visitor Information Center at 819 Commercial Ave. by Anacortes Museum staff. This mural is in need of conservation work.

This mural was removed to prevent further damage.

Photo of a mural of Ron Elmore, Safeway Manager from 1961-1984, being removed

Ron Elmore, Safeway Manager Mural Removals

September 20th, 2023

The murals: Ron Elmore, Safeway Manager, 1961-1984 has been taken down by Anacortes Museum staff.

These mural will be evaluated and their status determined.

Image of a mural of Rudy Malland, the banjo king, being removed from the former Eagles hall
Frank and Bill Goldminers

Tracy's Furniture Mural Removals

June 22nd, 2023

The mural, Frank and Bill Goldminers has been taken down from the Tracy's Furniture Building at 1920 Commercial Ave. by Anacortes Museum staff. This mural is all in need of conservation work.

This mural was removed to prevent further damage.

Seahawk Rock with kids and Caddie, 1959
2022 Bill Mitchell Model-T at Fiddlehead Interpretive Panel - v4.1

New Interpretive Panel Installed at Fiddlehead Montessori

May 8th, 2023

A new interpretive panel has been installed at the former site of Bill Mitchell's house, now Fiddlehead Montessori.

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Fiddler/Angel/Dancer/Juggler Removed for Conservation

April 20th, 2023

Five murals painted by Bill Mitchell and crew, the Fiddler, the Angel, the Dancer, the Juggler, and a self-portrait of Bill in cart have been taken down from the Anacortes Arts Festival offices wall by Anacortes Museum staff. These murals are all in need of conservation work to address missing paint and other issues.

Following assessment and repair, these murals will be placed on display in town.

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Bill Bessner and Model T Bug Taken Down for Conservation

March 30, 2023

The mural of Bill Bessner and his Model T Bug, also Bill Mitchell's grandfather, has been taken down from 310 Commercial Ave. for conservation work.

Following assessment and repair, these murals will be placed on display in town.

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Ed's Model T "Bug" Installed at Fiddlehead Montessori School

March 30, 2023

The mural of Ed's Model T "Bug" has been installed at Fiddlehead Montessori School, also the former site of Bill Mitchell's home and studio.

An interpretive panel is also planned for installation soon.

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Steve Henery Reinstalled at the Kiwanis Shop

November 9, 2022

The mural of Steve Henery has been reinstalled at the Kiwanis Shop. This after conservation work was completed following it's removal and short stint on the run.

If you have questions about Bill Mitchell’s Anacortes Mural Project, please contact the Anacortes Museum at (360) 293-1915.