Editing Centralia, Washington (section)

===Public art===
Murals are found throughout historic downtown Centralia. Examples include murals depicting the founder of Centralia (Centerville) named George Washington, Buffalo Bill and his Wild West Show and an abstract mural depicting the 1919 Armistice Day [[Centralia massacre (Washington)|Centralia Massacre]], also known as the Wobbly War.

Centralia is part of the ARTrails of Southwest Washington initiative. The cooperative, begun in 2003, showcases local artists, art studios and galleries throughout the region, and holds an annual autumnal studio tour that incorporates events in smaller towns within Lewis County.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Emerson |first1=Amy |title=Winlock man working to promote local art |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/winlock-man-working-to-promote-local-art,251169? |access-date=August 23, 2023 |work=The Chronicle |date=June 9, 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Frazier |first1=Karen |title=ARTrails Seeks to Make Lewis County an Art Destination |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/artrails-seeks-to-make-lewis-county-an-art-destination,94111? |access-date=August 23, 2023 |work=The Chronicle |date=September 24, 2013}}</ref> ARTrails opened a gallery for its members in the city in 2015<ref>{{cite news |last1=Tomtas |first1=Justuna |title=ARTrails Opens Gallery in Downtown Centralia |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/artrails-opens-gallery-in-downtown-centralia,66948? |access-date=August 23, 2023 |work=The Chronicle |date=November 27, 2015}}</ref> and the Centralia Train Depot is used as the nexus of the tour.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Vander Stoep |first1=Isabel |title=Last Call for ARTrails Studio Tour This Weekend Showcasing Lewis County Artists |url=https://www.chronline.com/stories/last-call-for-artrails-studio-tour-this-weekend-showcasing-lewis-county-artists,300263? |access-date=August 23, 2023 |work=The Chronicle |date=September 21, 2022}}</ref>