**Beaverton Municipal Courthouse, 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005 - Lobby - by Kyle Holbrook**

**Beaverton Municipal Courthouse, 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005- Courtroom B - by Kyle Holbrook**

**Executive Artist Kyle Holbrook and Beaverton Mayor Lacy Beaty September 4, 2025**

Located in: Beaverton Police Department

Address: 4755 SW Griffith Dr, Beaverton, OR 97005

Officer Michel Wilson, Judge Juliet Britton, and B-SOBR Team Lead Transformational Mural Project at Beaverton Municipal Courthouse

Beaverton, OR – A powerful vision by Officer Michel Wilson and Presiding Judge Juliet Britton is coming to life through an extraordinary community art initiative at the Beaverton Municipal Courthouse. After more than a year and a half of planning, the project is underway and creating excitement throughout the courthouse.

This initiative centers on two large-scale murals—one in the courthouse lobby and another inside a courtroom—designed to inspire, heal, and celebrate the journey of recovery. Created in collaboration with the B-SOBR (Beaverton Sobriety Opportunity for Beginning Recovery) program, the murals are more than art—they are a symbol of hope, second chances, and the strength of community.

From its earliest days as an idea shared by Officer Wilson and Judge Britton, the project has grown into a reality thanks to their vision and leadership, along with the dedication of Sergeant Chester Lamb, who actively works with program graduates, and Bryndle Mastripolito, whose coordination was critical to its success.

Unlike traditional courthouse art, these murals are interactive and participatory. B-SOBR participants, their families, officers, judges, caseworkers, and courthouse staff have all added brushstrokes and personal messages of encouragement. This collaborative process reflects the core values of the B-SOBR program: accountability, compassion, and transformation.

Judge Britton’s leadership has been pivotal in shaping an environment that emphasizes restoration and support. Officer Wilson’s creativity and commitment sparked this project, proving that innovation in justice can come in many forms.

“I’ve worked on projects in over 43 countries, and I’ve never seen anything quite like this,” said international mural artist Kyle Holbrook. “The way Officer Wilson, Judge Britton, Sergeant Lamb, the caseworkers, and the entire B-SOBR team support one another is incredible—it feels like a family. Being here and working alongside them is an honor. Their positivity and commitment are truly changing lives.”

Holbrook’s connection to this work is deeply personal. Having lost a friend in a DUI-related crash, he understands the stakes and the hope represented in every brushstroke.

Come See the Murals in Progress

The murals are being painted now, and the public is welcome to stop by the Beaverton Municipal Courthouse to see this creative process in action. Witness firsthand how art, justice, and community come together to inspire change.

The unveiling of the completed murals will take place during the B-SOBR graduation ceremony on Thursday, September 4 at 1 PM, followed by the celebration of graduates who have successfully completed the program.

Location: Beaverton Municipal Courthouse, 4755 SW Griffith Drive, Beaverton, OR 97005

About B-SOBR

Founded in 2011, B-SOBR is a nationally recognized sobriety treatment court offering a compassionate, evidence-based alternative to incarceration for repeat DUII offenders. The program spans 18–24 months, combining treatment, accountability, and community support, achieving success rates far beyond traditional court models. In 2024, B-SOBR was named one of just ten national model treatment courts by the All-Rise Treatment Court Institute.

About Kyle Holbrook

Kyle Holbrook is an artist and activist whose murals address social issues, unite communities, and transform public spaces. His work spans 43 countries and 49 U.S. states, often involving thousands of participants. Holbrook is the founder of the MLK Mural Project and represented the U.S. at the Paris Olympics, where he completed multiple large-scale public art projects.

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Vernon School (K–8) – Northeast Portland

Address: 2044 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211 (Vernon neighborhood)

Sitton Elementary School – St. Johns, North Portland

Address: 9930 N Smith St, Portland, OR 97203 (St. Johns neighborhood)

4th Grader Jonathan draws a picture of Kyle Holbrook, the two artists pose together.

URBAN COLLABORATIVE conference 2024 -

Downtown Portland

The Urban Collaborative, a national network of over 100 school districts dedicated to improving special education services, is proud to announce the unveiling of a mural painted during its Urban Collaborative Conference. The mural, designed by international artist Kyle Holbrook, is based on the conference theme, "A Roadmap to Equitable and Inclusive Schools." The mural will be permanently housed in the 1) Wilsonville Board of Education office, 2) the Portland Public Schools headquarters, serving as lasting reminders of the importance of inclusion and equity in education and 3) Department of Education in Washington DC, Glenna Laureen Wright-Gallo is an American educator serving as assistant secretary of education for special education and rehabilitative services in the Biden administration
Lauren Katzman, Executive Director of Urban Collaborative
“The unveiling of this mural symbolizes our collective commitment to creating inclusive and equitable schools. It serves as a testament to the power of collaboration and the importance of celebrating the work of educational leaders who create systems that strive to bring out the genius in all students.”

Kyle Holbrook- Executive Artist MLK Mural Project and Glenna Laureen Wright-Gallo-assistant secretary of education for special education and rehabilitative services in the Biden administration with a mural Over three days, educators from across the country will contribute messages and images related to inclusion and diversity, with the mural being painted by special educators from over 100 different school districts. The mural will also involve youth from the Portland and Wilsonville school districts, coinciding with National Autism Acceptance Month. The mural will be installed in the Department of Education Offices in Washington, DC.

JUDY HEUMANN CENTER MURAL PROJECT

Overview: Wilsonville, OR

The “Judy Heumann Adult Transition Center Mural Project” celebrates the life and legacy of Judith "Judy" Heumann (1947-2023), an iconic figure in the Disability Rights Movement. This project aims to honor Heumann's contributions to inclusivity and advocacy. This project centers around the creation of a mural in downtown Wilsonville, serving as a focal point for the adult transition center catering to individuals aged 18 to 21. The mural will not only honor Judy Heumann but also embody the theme of inclusion, incorporating personal messages from students, faculty, and community members. The mural, led by artist Kyle Holbrook(Artist), will serve as a visual representation of inclusion and “rightful presence”, Will be in the aesthetic combination of a mirror painted on the wall in conjunction with canvases, creating a unique visual experience. The unveiling ceremony was April 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM at the Judy Heumann Adult Transition Center, located at 8553 SW Main St, Wilsonville, OR 97070.