Carlos Rogel of MuralColors works on the Temescal Mural restoration.
There are three spots available, for volunteers, ages 16+ to learn and to help with the very detailed phase of restoring the mural on Temescal Canyon and Bowdoin.
Volunteers will be working with the conservation team, MuralColors on specific areas of the mural to clean and reapply the paint film where it has detached from the wall. Conservation supplies and guidance will be provided; no prior conservation experience required. This is a hands-on opportunity to learn about conservation and caring for an iconic 552-foot mural that has been a part of the community for over 40 years.
To apply, please send the following to [email protected] by MONDAY, MARCH 9.
- Name
- Phone number
- Digital portfolio of three to 10 artworks
- Brief paragraph describing your experience /interest in public art
- Availability during April (weekdays, weekends and what hours)
Applicants will be notified of status and volunteer dates within two weeks.
The mural on Temescal Canyon Road opposite Palisades Charter High School was started in 1983 by students Kat Kozik, David Strauch, Jennifer Wilsey and Cathy Salser. The mural depicts the landscape of Pacific Palisades, particularly Temescal Canyon, painting a local history of the land and indigenous ways of life. The mural, which was slated to start restoration in 2025, survived the Palisades 2025 Fire.
After the fire, everything in Pacific Palisades was put on hold.
Caty Salser also gave this update on February 26, 2026,“the Mural Colors team is on site this week doing final stages of removing the old coating.
“Then in March we will begin ‘consolidation,’ which involves applying a substance which restores, secures and renews the flexibility of the original pigments.”
Salser said that in April some detailed “reattachment,” in-painting and repair will take place. “So excited for each step of this,” she said.