San Carlos Centennial Mural Project
Watch creativity unfold! Our 6,000-square-foot street mural is taking shape on the 700 block of Laurel Street.
As part of the 100th Anniversary Celebration, Art Bias received a Centennial Grant from the City of San Carlos. To honor this momentous historical celebration, artists are making a pavement mural to honor our city's rich history! A colorful, graphic path running the length of the street will function as a visual timeline from 1925 to 2025. This community-driven pavement art mural will serve as a vibrant, educational, and celebratory focal point for the San Carlos Centennial.
By integrating historical elements, technological progress, and local flora and fauna imagery, the design will create an engaging and meaningful experience for pedestrians while enhancing the city’s public space. The street art will transform the former car traffic area into a welcome gathering spot for pedestrians and enhance the celebratory atmosphere of the centennial event. The visually dynamic and Instagram-worthy environment is designed to boost social media exposure, ultimately supporting small businesses along Laurel Street by enhancing visibility and customer engagement.
days until we paint!
Turning Pavement into a Canvas: The Mural Team
“As artists, we believe that public art is a powerful tool for storytelling, education, and community connection. This mural is more than just a visual landmark—it is a bridge between the past, present, and future of San Carlos. By transforming the pedestrian-only Laurel Street into a vibrant and interactive timeline, we aim to celebrate the city’s rich history while inviting the community to envision its future.”
Artist: Deb Shea
Deborah is a former graphic designer, illustrator, and creative director who now dedicates herself full-time to her studio art practice. Her work is inspired by nature, often integrating local flora and fauna into large-scale pastel paintings. Deborah’s work has been featured in solo shows, juried exhibitions, and has earned numerous awards including the CZI 2023 and the 2025 Salon at the Triton Museum. She is a signature member of the Pastel Society of the West Coast, International Association of Pastel Society, Pastel Society of America, California Art Club and the Society of West Coast Artists. In addition to her studio work, she teaches both online and in-person workshops for the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.
Artist: Shari Bryant
Shari is a portrait artist and illustrator with a heart for storytelling. Her love of portraiture developed in college, serving as a caricature and portrait artist at Walt Disney World Resorts. Today, her work focuses on faces and figures, celebrating Black women in fantasy. She is best known for her series Meladies: The Fantastic Black Woman, and she was named an Individual Artist Fellow by the California Arts Council in 2023.
Artist: Amber J. Smith
Amber is a socially engaged artist creating murals, mosaics, and installations that highlight endangered species, habitats, and marginalized communities. Her recent public works include The Grey Wolf’s Elegy in Sunnyvale, Endangered Habitats: Aerocycle at the Skyway Center, and Penguins in Peril, which earned an Activism Award for engaging the community and raising awareness about plastic pollution. Amber also serves as a Public Art Commissioner for the City of Palo Alto and teaches through Art Bias, One Step Beyond, and HIP Housing.
Thank You to Our Amazing Supporters:
The City of San Carlos, Dragonfly Community Arts, Home Depot, and Sigona's Farmers Market, for helping this project come alive!
Want a piece of the block? Contact us to see how your support can leave its mark!
