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Vince’s store – Mural Society starts tours, downtown store

By Brenna Wiegand Silverton Mural Society is getting a big shot in the arm through efforts led by local businessman Lance Kamstra. He would be quick to tell you it wasn’t him but God who orchestrated it all; he’s just remaining faithful. Every year the mural society has struggled for the funds needed to maintain the town’s 29 murals, let […]

Base coat – Silverton Mural Society gathers community support

By Melissa Wagoner When Chris Davie joined the Silverton Mural Society in 2020 the organization was in desperate need of help. Longtime leader, Vince Till, had recently passed away and support had begun to wane. “The key thing for the mural society is, we always need money,” Davie, who is now the board treasurer, said.  “It costs $10,000 to $12,000 […]

Handing over the reins: Vince Till announces it’s time to retire

He’s the man in the blue “Farmer Brown” overalls seen about Silverton inspecting one of 19 public murals or working in the downtown flowerbeds. Vince Till is nothing if not passionate about the Silverton Mural Society he’s led since 1995.