The Mystic River Watershed mural, a work by artist Yetti Frenkel, is a joyful way for people to explore the watershed.
“The map is whimsical enough to be fun, yet accurate enough to show people what the Mystic River Watershed is, who some of the inhabitants of the watershed are (the animals), and how their place of recreation fits into the picture,” said Julie Ing Stern, MyRWA volunteer & Board member.
Originally commissioned in 2012 and repainted in 2020, the mural was refreshed again this October with the help of over two dozen volunteers (photos below). Thank you to everyone who helped touch up the mural and to all stopped by to offer us words of encouragement!
Photos from mural painting day (October 24th)! Photos 1-6 by David Mussina; Photos 7-15 by Daria Clark; Photo 16 by Melissa Schwenk.
We loved when people stopped by to tell us how they enjoyed the mural and what was their favorite part! We encourage you to stop by the Mystic Lakes Dam at 481 Mystic Valley Parkway (google maps: Medford Boat Club public entrance) to see the mural if you have a chance. Take a selfie with your favorite part of the mural (which body of water, river, or animal?) and use the hashtag #MysticMap to be featured on MyRWA’s social media.
Artist Yetti Frenkel stands next to the finished mural. PC: Daria Clark
Want to help refresh the mural next year? Contact MyRWA Engagement Manager Daria Clark at daria.clark@mysticriver.org.
This program was supported in part by a grant from the Medford Arts Council, a local commission that is supported by the Mass Cultural Council and the City of Medford.
