KeyBank Capitol Hill, Seattle Mural
In 2026, Seattle mural artist Glynn Rosenberg designed a large-scale public art mural for KeyBank in Capitol Hill, Seattle.
The project was made possible through the support of many dedicated partners, including KeyBank, Urban ArtWorks, and the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA). The mural was painted with the help of community volunteers.
Glynn's process began with sketching on the street and reflecting on the soul of Capitol Hill. At the heart of the project was a question: what makes this neighborhood feel like home? The answer is found in the people who live, work, create, and build community here. The mural celebrates their presence and contributions while exploring belonging, ownership, and the importance of having a stake in the future of the places we call home.
Throughout the mural, recognizable neighborhood imagery and symbolic details reflect Capitol Hill's diverse history and creative culture. A central hand holding a key represents financial empowerment and the ability to own homes, businesses, and creative spaces. The artwork also honors Black and brown queer communities, LGBTQ+ artists and performers, and Indigenous people whose histories and presence are part of the neighborhood's story. From the pink boot referencing Capitol Hill's drag culture, to Mt. Tahoma, a mountain of deep cultural and spiritual significance to Coast Salish peoples, the mural brings together the people, culture, and landscape that shape Capitol Hill.
The mural also reflects the importance of protecting the spaces that make a neighborhood unique. The Pound, Glynn's artist studio building at 10th and Union, appears as a reference to the artists who have called the building home for more than 30 years. As Capitol Hill continues to change, the artwork recognizes the importance of community ownership, independent businesses, and lasting creative spaces. The mural is a love letter to Capitol Hill and the people who make it what it is.
