A Fresh Take on Main Street Charm: New Mural Brings Vintage Farmers-Market Spirit to Downtown Cottage Grove

Bold lettering, a warm palette, and a modern grid give the building a sign that feels both timeless and new

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COTTAGE GROVE, Ore.: A new mural is coming to downtown Cottage Grove, and it’s designed to show and celebrate the combination of community and commerce at the The Cottage Grove Public Market.

The Public—as we call it—houses multiple businesses, local vendors, the Blackberry Food Co-op, and hosts workshops, classes, and community events. We wanted the mural to let passers-by know all the amazing things happening inside, while adding to the story of Cottage Grove’s history and heritage.

Taking inspiration from the early-century commercial signs that once lined storefronts across America, the mural has thick bold blocked lettering, a warm and inviting color palette, and the hand-crafted feel of a produce crate or farmers-market label. And the design speaks to today as well, with a clean, modern grid of rectangular panels, giving the composition a clear, contemporary structure that’s easy to read at a glance. The result is a sign that feels authentically rooted in the town’s historic commercial architecture while staying fresh and legible for today’s pedestrians and drivers.

At its heart, the Public is a place to gather, share, and eat. A core of human connection is food, and food is our currency: the energized and growing Blackberry Food Co-op’s local and regional offerings; food trucks spanning international cuisines; a pub with a wide selection of beer, cider, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks; and local vendors and their handcrafted fare. Add to that live performances, classes, and community events, and the Public becomes a dynamic, essential cornerstone of Cottage Grove.

Instagram video: https://www.instagram.com/p/Defr6hmkzO-/

CGPM website: https://cgpublicmarket.com

About the Project
Designer: Lance Alton Troxl http://trox.studios
Muralist: Heather Endicott https://www.instagram.com/heathereliseendicott/

Estimated compilation date: October 18, 2026

Media Contact
Executive Director, Rebecca Allen Lamptey cgpublicmarket@gmail.com 541-600-5827‬
Marketing Manager, Lance Alton Troxel cgpublicmarketmarketing@gmail.com 541-221-5153

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