A cement slab, referred to as the Manette Graffiti Wall, is nestled among trees and foliage along Wheaton Way in Bremerton.
Everyone from youngsters to kids to adults are welcome to bring spray paint cans, paint brushes and other art supplies to decorate the wall. The art consists of remnants of Bremerton’s historic Maple Leaf Tavern, which was demolished in 2014. The two-story concert slab is approximately 140 feet wide with angles and protrusions that act as a canvas for street artists.
The benefits of Bremerton’s art wall are highlighted by what a neighbor told the property owner, said Marie Weichman, an Olympic College art professor. After the tavern was torn down, the neighbor said it became a derelict area where the homeless often camped and used drugs. Once the location was converted to an art wall, it became a colorful place where parents could bring their kids…