Author: Ken Pyle
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Waterfront Community Mural Dedication & Background
A video of the October 3rd Mosaic Mural dedication at the Waterfront Community clubhouse. This was held in conjunction with Surel’s Place First Friday event and included a showing by Waterfront Community artists.
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Mosaic Mural Dedication Ceremony – October 3rd, 2025
The new mosaic mural is more than just a beautiful work of art; it’s a testament to our community’s spirit and a reflection of the adjacent greenbelt. This incredible two-year journey was brought to life through the vision and leadership of mosaic artist and WFD neighbor, Reham Aarti. With her guidance, hundreds of volunteers and…
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Last Piece Added to the Mural Mosaic
They said it couldn’t be done. The “they “ are the mosaic experts from around the world. The “it” was being able to complete the mural over the course of two weekends. What they didn’t realize was the tenacity of Reham Aarti and her ability to shepherd such a great group of her student leaders-…
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More than an Artist, a Community Facilitator
Lauro Guido captures the essence of the Mosaic Mural and the artist who is leading this unique project. Her Boise Weekly article provides a glimpse of Reham Aarti’s unique path, as well as her drive that turns ideas into works of art. But, as our neighbor and Surel’s Place Program Director, Jodi Eichelberger points out,…
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Final Build Date for the Mural & More
Build date for the Waterfront District Mural has been set for the weekend of May 31st and June 1st. The details and how to donate are here.
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The Stories Behind the Art
Build weekend was amazing. Next build date – Spring 2024 (exact date TBD). Tell your story behind the mural on this website
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From Broken Plate to Mosaic Piece
An overview of how the plates from the Brunch and Break are going to be turned into mosaic pieces. Be there October 19th and 20th to help turn the pool wall along the greenbelt into something cool looking.
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Brunch and Break Fundraiser for the Mural – October 13th
The Brunch and Break is an October 13th, 2024 fundraiser for the Greenbelt mosaic mural, designed and led by Mosaic Essentials’ Reham Aarti. The Brunch part is a meal followed by the breaking of the dishes used to serve that meal. The remnants of these dishes will be used in the mural.
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First, First Friday for the Mural Project
Thanks, Jodi Eichelberger and Surel’s Place for providing a prime location for us to promote the mural at First Friday. The attached image is a glimpse of the excellent job that Theresa and Sandy did in engaging First Friday visitors. Look closely and you will see a foam board showing the work of Mosaic_Essentials‘ Reham…
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Transform this wall into a piece of art
More than just a mural, this is an opportunity for our community of artists and non-artists to contribute their talent, time, treasure, and labor to help improve the Greenbelt.
The Waterfront District Mural 