Somerville to Celebrate 30 Years of the Mystic Ave. Mural

Ribbon-cutting ceremony 10/27 at 3 p.m. to celebrate latest panel installation

If you’ve ever traveled down Mystic Avenue, you’ve seen the Mystic Mural—a 30-year, revolving display of youth creativity and ode to local environment.  

To celebrate the latest installation, Somerville Arts and Culture (SAC) invites community members to a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 27, at 3 p.m. on the corner of Temple St. and Mystic Ave. 

Initiated in 1996 by former SAC Director, Cecily Miller, the Mystic Mural Program creates a space where students from all backgrounds can create, learn, and contribute to the vibrancy of their community.  

Each summer, students work alongside professional muralist David Fichter, environmental educators, naturalists, and local historians from the surrounding community to develop curriculum centered on an adventurous exploration of the Mystic River Watershed. Through this exploration themes emerge to inspire new panels, creating one of the largest and longstanding murals in the Boston area.  

During the ceremony attendees will view the 2026 mural and hear from Mayor Wilson and David Fichter. Reception to follow at the Mystic Activity Center (530 Mystic Ave.). 

To view this update and more City news on the City website, visit somervillema.gov/news. 

ADA Accommodations: Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov. 

Interpretation/Translation: City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter in your language for free. To request an interpreter, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of this event. 

Video/TV: This event will be videotaped by the City’s GovTV team. Watch it on-demand with optional closed-captioning (select the CC icon) on YouTube.com/SomervilleCityTV. Or watch on cable TV at GovTV ( somervillema.gov/video) Comcast Ch. 22 and GovTV Astound (RCN) Ch. 13 & 613. Videos generally post within one business day of recording. 

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