The Tenleytown Mural was funded by a grant from the  DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, applied for by Stephen Voss and Charlene Kannankeril in June of 2016 and awarded in October of 2016. Artist Jarrett Ferrier painted the mural over the months of August and September 2017.

The mural was featured in news stories by WUSA9, and NBC4. During installation, 3rd grade students from Janney Elementary School visited the mural, as well as students from Wilson High School.

Stephen & Charlene can be reached at tenleytownmural@gmail.com.