Ep 72: Wahoo, Nebraska's New Downtown Mural | Artist Taryn Janke on Chamber Chat

Ep 72: Wahoo, Nebraska's New Downtown Mural | Artist Taryn Janke on Chamber Chat

From Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat by Wahoo Chamber of Commerce

July 9, 2026 · 26 min · Season 3 · Episode 22

About this episode

This episode features an interview with mural artist Taryn Janke discussing the creation of Wahoo's new downtown mural and the impact of public art on community storytelling.

Public art has the power to tell a community's story, and Wahoo's newest downtown mural is already doing just that! In this episode of Chamber Chat with Kate & Kat , we're recording on location in front of Wahoo's newest landmark as we chat with mural artist Taryn Janke about the inspiration, creativity, and collaboration behind this colorful community project. Taryn shares how a mural in her hometown of Cedar Bluffs launched her unexpected journey into mural painting while balancing her career as a K-12 art teacher. We talk about the growing popularity of public art across Nebraska, the unique challenges of painting on a massive brick wall, and what it takes to transform an idea into a piece of art the entire community can enjoy. You'll hear: How Taryn discovered her passion for creating murals. The collaborative design process behind Wahoo's new mural. Why public art is making a comeback in communities across Nebraska. The differences between painting on canvas and painting on a building. How creativity, community input, and a little trial and error helped bring this project to life. Whether you're an artist, a small-town enthusiast, or simply love seeing communities invest…

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