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TOGETHER WE BLOOM

TOGETHER WE BLOOM

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Together We Bloom is a monumental mural by VAST Projects, located in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rising across the façade of a multi-story parking structure, the mural measures over 7,000 square feet and serves as a powerful symbol of growth, resilience, and community connection.

The artwork features a series of interwoven hands reaching upward through cascading botanical forms. Layering vivid florals with expressive gesture, the composition reflects themes of collaboration, renewal, and collective strength. Its striking color palette and scale establish the mural as a defining cultural landmark in the heart of the city.

From a business perspective, Together We Bloom demonstrates how large-scale public art can transform infrastructure into civic identity. Positioned along a major downtown corridor, the project elevates the visual character of the district, supports placemaking goals, and reinforces Cedar Rapids’ commitment to investing in cultural assets that engage residents, visitors, and future development.

Video Credit: VAST Projects 2024

Urban renewal mural in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, created by VAST Projects, showcasing vibrant flowers and interwoven hands as a symbol of collective growth.
Together We Bloom mural in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by VAST Projects, featuring vibrant hands and floral imagery that symbolizes resilience, unity, and community pride.
A monumental floral-inspired mural by VAST Projects in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, celebrating growth, renewal, and the strength of the local community through public art.
Large-scale public art mural designed by VAST Projects in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, integrating botanical motifs with human connection to transform the urban landscape.
Community-focused mural in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, created by VAST Projects, combining expressive hands with blooming flowers to reflect unity and resilience.
Downtown Cedar Rapids mural Together We Bloom by VAST Projects, a striking work of public art that blends large-scale portraiture and floral abstraction.
Together We Bloom mural by VAST Projects, a signature piece in Cedar Rapids that demonstrates the power of public art to enhance city identity and cultural engagement.
Detailed view of the hands and floral motifs in Together We Bloom mural, a public art project in Cedar Rapids, designed to inspire community pride and resilience.
Vibrant floral mural by VAST Projects in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, transforming a downtown structure into a landmark that celebrates art and community.
Together We Bloom, a community mural in Cedar Rapids by VAST Projects, integrating natural beauty and human connection into a powerful public art statement.
Downtown Cedar Rapids mural installation by VAST Projects, Together We Bloom, transforming an urban parking structure into a vibrant cultural landmark.

Services

Community Engagement

  • Artist collaboration with city officials and local organizations

  • Stakeholder and community visioning sessions

  • Integration of cultural identity and neighborhood storytelling

  • Public communication strategy to build awareness and excitement

Design & Execution

  • Large-scale mural design development and visualization

  • Full-scale renderings and color studies tailored to site

  • Specialty coatings for durability and long-term maintenance

  • On-site execution across multi-story architecture

Impact & Placemaking

  • Transformation of parking infrastructure into cultural landmark

  • Strengthening downtown identity and district branding

  • Enhancing pedestrian corridors and visitor experience

  • Delivering long-term value for civic pride and economic growth

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Every project begins with a vision. We transform ideas into large-scale public art through strategy, design, fabrication, and installation. From murals and sculptural landmarks to lighting and immersive experiences, our team delivers turnkey solutions in collaboration with city agencies, developers, architects, and communities.