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Toppenish School District Extends Call For Artists For Historic BESS+ Mural Project - 11/09/26

The first official Toppenish mural on a school campus will celebrate the region's energy history and future through art.

 

TOPPENISH, WA | November 9, 2026 – Toppenish School District has extended the deadline for artist proposals for its BESS+ Mural Project to Monday, November 30, 2026. Developed in partnership with the Toppenish Mural Society, the project will mark an exciting milestone as the first official mural in Toppenish's historic mural collection to be installed on a school campus.

 

Since 1989, the Toppenish Mural Society has helped transform the community into a celebrated outdoor gallery, preserving the region's rich history through dozens of historically accurate murals. This newest addition will connect that tradition of storytelling with the future of energy innovation in Toppenish.

 

The permanent art installation will be displayed along the public street-facing perimeter fence surrounding the district's new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS+) at Valley View Elementary School. The artwork will illustrate the evolution of energy technology throughout the region, highlighting the sun as a central source of energy for the community.

 

The mural will celebrate the district's recently completed $1.7 million BESS+ project, funded through the Washington State Department of Commerce's Community Decarbonization Grant. Officially energized during the district's September 17 "Flip the Switch" celebration, the innovative solar and battery storage system is designed to reduce energy costs by approximately $22,000 annually while providing emergency backup power to support essential community services during outages. The project represents a significant investment in sustainability, emergency preparedness and educational opportunities for Toppenish students and families.

 

The completed mural is anticipated to be unveiled in spring 2027 during a special community family night celebrating the intersection of science, technology and art. The event will invite families and community members to explore how creativity and innovation can work together to honor the past while inspiring future generations.

 

Artists interested in contributing to this historic project are encouraged to review the Request for Proposals and submit their materials by Monday, November 30, 2026.

 

Full RFP details: https://www.toppenish.wednet.edu/rfp

 

Greater Together, Ready for Tomorrow!

 

Toppenish School District Extends Call For Artists For Historic BESS+ Mural Project - 11/09/26

The first official Toppenish mural on a school campus will celebrate the region's energy history and future through art.

 

TOPPENISH, WA | November 9, 2026 – Toppenish School District has extended the deadline for artist proposals for its BESS+ Mural Project to Monday, November 30, 2026. Developed in partnership with the Toppenish Mural Society, the project will mark an exciting milestone as the first official mural in Toppenish's historic mural collection to be installed on a school campus.

 

Since 1989, the Toppenish Mural Society has helped transform the community into a celebrated outdoor gallery, preserving the region's rich history through dozens of historically accurate murals. This newest addition will connect that tradition of storytelling with the future of energy innovation in Toppenish.

 

The permanent art installation will be displayed along the public street-facing perimeter fence surrounding the district's new Battery Energy Storage System (BESS+) at Valley View Elementary School. The artwork will illustrate the evolution of energy technology throughout the region, highlighting the sun as a central source of energy for the community.

 

The mural will celebrate the district's recently completed $1.7 million BESS+ project, funded through the Washington State Department of Commerce's Community Decarbonization Grant. Officially energized during the district's September 17 "Flip the Switch" celebration, the innovative solar and battery storage system is designed to reduce energy costs by approximately $22,000 annually while providing emergency backup power to support essential community services during outages. The project represents a significant investment in sustainability, emergency preparedness and educational opportunities for Toppenish students and families.

 

The completed mural is anticipated to be unveiled in spring 2027 during a special community family night celebrating the intersection of science, technology and art. The event will invite families and community members to explore how creativity and innovation can work together to honor the past while inspiring future generations.

 

Artists interested in contributing to this historic project are encouraged to review the Request for Proposals and submit their materials by Monday, November 30, 2026.

 

Full RFP details: https://www.toppenish.wednet.edu/rfp

 

Greater Together, Ready for Tomorrow!