Paint with Purpose

Picture of people painting a colorful mural on the side of a building

The City of Renton's Paint with Purpose initiative is a community-driven program designed to reduce graffiti and enhance public spaces by transforming them into vibrant works of art. By engaging property owners, businesses, and local artists, this initiative fosters community collaboration while beautifying the city.

How it works

The Paint with Purpose program provides an opportunity for property owners, and businesses to partner with the city and local artists to create murals in areas affected by graffiti. The goal is to convert defaced or high-risk properties into visually appealing and culturally significant spaces.

For interested public and private property owners

Who can participate?

Public agencies, businesses, and property owners within Renton city limits who have experienced graffiti or are in high-risk areas.

Eligible propertiesPublic and private properties that have been vandalized or are prone to graffiti.

Application Process

Property owners, businesses, or public agencies interested in a mural can easily fill out this form with your location, any past graffiti issues, and mural ideas. Please note that submitting the form does not guarantee your building will be selected, but the city will support you throughout the process.

Submit an Interest Form 

Implementation Plan

Design and Implementation

  • Artist Collaboration: Property owners, artists, and city staff finalize mural designs together.
  • Permit Process: Murals are exempt from the City of Renton Sign Code if they meet criteria for visibility, accessibility, and artistic quality.

Maintenance and Graffiti Prevention

  • Maintenance Plans: Artists and property owners agree on ongoing mural upkeep.
  • Protective Coating: Anti-graffiti coatings are applied to murals to help prevent future vandalism.
  • Reporting Graffiti: Residents can report graffiti through Renton Responds or by calling 425-430-7362.

 

For participating artists 

Artist Roster Program

The Paint with Purpose initiative includes a vetted artist roster to streamline project selection. Artists undergo an application and review process based on experience, technical skills, artistic vision, and commitment to community collaboration.

2025 Paint with Purpose Artist Roster:

 

Artist participation and application

If you're a local artist interested in participating, you can register to be added to the artist roster. Join the Paint with Purpose initiative today! Please note that applying does not guarantee selection.