The $150,000 project, funded by arts development fees from Council Districts 11 and 5, will reflect themes such as community unity, resiliency, local history, and the upcoming 2028 Olympics

The Department of Cultural Affairs announced Tuesday it has selected four finalists for the Mar Vista Gateway Mural Project, with a winning artist expected to be chosen soon following community input. The mural, planned for the 405 Freeway underpass at Venice Boulevard, aims to transform the area into a vibrant gateway celebrating Mar Vista’s character, diversity, and landmarks.

During a virtual community presentation on August 21, project managers Tania Picasso and Lygia Gorre outlined the initiative, which seeks to commission a large-scale mural on a 14-foot-high, 140-foot-long Caltrans wall. The $1

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