Gone But Not Forgotten: Capturing a Sense of Place
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) invites eligible artists or artist teams to submit proposals for the design and installation of a public mural at our Conservation Resource Center and Demonstration Farm located in Beavercreek, OR.
As part of a larger transition to a working farm, this community art project intends to celebrate and capture the essence of our old barn prior to its planned removal this Fall. The barn, built during Abel Thomas’s period of ownership in the early 1900’s, has meant a great deal to this community. Unfortunately, renovating it would cost significant taxpayer dollars and still leave the barn unusable.
Because the barn also poses safety issues, the District will need to deconstruct it. This process will happen in the late summer and will take a couple weeks.
To celebrate the barn’s history, we’re commissioning a public mural to be displayed inside our
Community Resource Center.
All information required to participate in this Request for Proposals can be located here.
- Gone but Not Forgotten: Capturing a Sense of Place
- Request for Proposals
- Location: 22055 S Beavercreek Rd., Suite 1, Beavercreek, OR 97004
- Budget: $5,000
- Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
- Installation Timeline: July 13 – September 30, 2026
Project Goals
The selected artist will create a mural that:
- Celebrates the barn and captures its presence in the community and in the
landscape - Honors the farming traditions of Beavercreek
- Enhances the visual appeal and character inside the Conservation Resource Center
- Engages the community in creating a welcoming, inclusive and creative space
Additional Important Information
Details about the mural project can be found in the Request for Proposals. These details include:
- site information
- budget
- a detailed outline for application requirements
- selection requirements
- an outline of the selection process
- preferred project timeline
- many photos of the barn and the hallway where the mural will be located
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to:
- Individual artists or artist teams
- Artists with demonstrated experience in murals or large-scale public art
- Preference may be given to local or regional artists
Submission Instructions
Applications must be submitted via email to Jason Faucera at [email protected]
- File format: PDF preferred
- Subject line: “Mural Artist Application – Gone But Not Forgotten: Capturing a Sense of
Place” - Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Contact Information
For questions regarding this call, please contact:
Jason Faucera
Land Management Program Manager
Clackamas SWCD
[email protected]
Phone: 503-998-3525
About the Barn
The “Abel Thomas Barn” is a historic plank-frame bank barn constructed in the earl 1900’s with a daylight basement and a lean-to addition that was added to stabilize the structure in the 1980’s. It features Shawver truss framing, untreated vertical hewn and board-and-batten siding on a paved pad, and a primary side-gable roof clad in corrugated metal with an attached shed-roof lean-to. Originally, it likely had a wood shingle roof. Distinctive elements include large double sliding barn doors with a pent roof and bank ramp access on the west elevation, and multiple ground-level entry bays.
Its appeal comes from its highly visible setting from Beavercreek Road and its strong, recognizable “working landscape” character—an authentic bank barn form that connects visitors to the area’s agricultural roots. Its prominent sliding doors, bank ramp, and distinctive design have made it an inviting landmark that has helped to foster local pride and place-based identity.