City of Portland, OR
08/07/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/07/2026 13:12
Crow Sculpture Lands at City Hall
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View full size image of A colorful crow sculpture stands in front of City Hall, painted with images of trees and branches.
City Hall is hosting one of 30 crow sculptures on Portland's new Wildwood Art Trail-an easy stop for staff and a fun destination for visitors. Meet the crow, snap a photo, and explore the trail with the app and the map!
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August 7, 2026 10:38 am
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A unique hand-painted crow sculpture created by Maya McDarragh will be perched at City Hall Plaza from August 7 through October 30, 2026, offering visitors and employees a chance to enjoy an unexpected moment of creativity during their day. The City is welcoming a flock of these striking new visitors as part of Wildwood: Follow the Crows, a free public art trail inspired by LAIKA's upcoming stop-motion film Wildwood.
The crow sculpture at City Hall, titled Sakura Hanami, is one of 30 original works of art installed through a partnership among LAIKA, OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Wild in Art, the Portland Metro Chamber, Downtown Portland Clean & Safe, and the Visit Downtown Campaign. To ensure the project continues to make a positive impact long after the art comes down, all 30 crow sculptures will be auctioned on November 31, 2026, with proceeds benefiting OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital.
View full size image of A crow sculpture stands in front of City Hall, richly painted with images of trees and branches.
Sakura Hanami, a hand-painted crow sculpture by Maya McDarragh, will perch in front of City Hall from August 7 through October 30 as part of the Wildwood Art Trail.
Mayor Keith Wilson championed the installation at City Hall, and the Public Environment Management Office (PEMO) facilitated the permitting process among the Bureau of Transportation, Parks & Recreation, and Facilities Services to ensure the sculpture could be safely and securely installed in time for the art trail opening.
"The City of Portland is proud to take part in the Wildwood Art Trail, and we're thrilled to welcome Sakura Hanami to City Hall," Wilson said. "This event captures so much of what makes our city special - it's a celebration of Portland's creativity, nature, and adventurous spirit."
City Hall's crow brings a touch of whimsy to the heart of civic life, offering a welcome surprise for anyone passing through the courtyard. It also will draw trail explorers to a destination they might not otherwise visit, inviting them to experience City Hall in a different way. Whether stopping for a photo or simply admiring the sculpture, visitors can make City Hall part of their crow-spotting adventure as they travel the trail through the city.
To guide your journey, download the map LAIKA Wildwood-Art-Trail-Map and the Wildwood: Follow the Crows app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Learn more about Wildwood: Follow the Crows
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