Community Mural

About the Project

We are collaborating with Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce to install a large Bangor community themed mural in Downtown Bangor.

Adams' design will incorporate artwork created by Bangor area artists on the theme of Bangor and its community. She has developed a vibrant, graphic pattern-based visual language filled with references to the natural world and motherhood that possess an heirloom quality.

The project is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2026.

The Hammond, 2 Hammond Street
Home of the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce

the Artist

Rachel Gloria Adams is a multidisciplinary artist, designer, and muralist living in Portland, Maine. Please visit her website to learn more!

https://www.rachelgloria.com

Thompson's Point Mural

By Rachel Gloria Adams
in collaboration with Ryan Adams

Why Community?

Community gives people a sense of belonging and reminds us that we’re part of something larger than ourselves. When neighbors know one another they build trust and the resilience to grow together. We hope this mural, rooted in the spirit of Bangor can turn a blank brick wall into a mirror, reflecting shared identity, sparking connection, and adding beauty to our everyday lives.

Local BANGOR ARTISTS!

This spring, we called for local artists to contribute to the final mural design.

Rachel Gloria Adams selected 6 Bangor-themed patterns to integrated into the final design shown below.

Artists: Juliana Cantreli, Nina Earley, Annette Dodd, Karen Nichols, Carile Deshane

Karen Nichols’ pattern celebrates the historic Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race, a beloved spring tradition that has drawn paddlers, outdoor enthusiasts, and spectators to Bangor for nearly six decades.

Carlie Deshane drew inspiration from Bangor’s historic architecture, particularly the distinctive windows and intricate details that give downtown buildings their character and connect the city to generations of people who have lived, worked, and gathered here.

Nina Earley’s stylized pattern depicts the rolling waves of the Penobscot River, the historic lifeblood of Bangor and a defining feature of the city’s identity.

The Mural Location

The mural will be located on the Hammond, a historic building at 2 Hammond Street in Downtown Bangor. This highly visible building can be seen from the intersection of Main, Central, and Hammond Streets in the very center of downtown.