A new mural in Hopkinsville’s Founders Square will honor Tom and Wanda Wade, celebrating their longstanding involvement in the city. By focusing on two historic downtown businesses, the artwork pays tribute to the couple’s legacy and the city’s cultural fabric.
This summer, Kiwanis Park’s basketball court will receive a large-scale mural designed to celebrate public art. A project is underway to bring color and creativity to a space where sports and community already thrive.
Minneapolis recently gained an offbeat attraction on the shores of Lake of the Isles—a giant pencil that has enthralled locals. Alongside this playful addition, readers raised concerns ranging from youth sports rules to nuclear power debates and ways to extend a warm welcome to newcomers.
Zionsville Lions Park just became a little more vibrant with the Club’s first-ever mural. The artwork stands as a testament to the collective spirit of local residents, artists, and supporters.
The Promised Land Statue has found its permanent spot on John Day’s Main Street, thanks to a vote by the John Day City Council on March 24. The statue’s placement reflects its significance to the local community and highlights the city’s commitment to preserving cultural landmarks.
The Pottawattamie County Courthouse has hung several paintings by artist Louis Grell in a striking focal point for local art. This timely display highlights how public venues can celebrate visual arts and engage the community.
Two carved poles by artist Marvin Oliver were removed from Seattle’s Steinbrueck Park more than two years ago. Now, the pole honoring farmers is nearly ready to return, signaling the restoration of a local cultural treasure beloved by many.
Downtown Batesville has become a canvas for student-created art, thanks to the Batesville Community Education Foundation’s 2025/2026 Art on Main program. The first mural, installed on the Simons Company building, reflects the city’s renewed commitment to public art.
National City, California, spends $32,000 every year repainting walls scarred by graffiti. This week, councilmembers voted to spend $12,000 on two large murals instead—betting that art, not fresh primer, will keep vandals away and turn a blighted corridor into a destination.
Visitors to Jackson can now enjoy a vibrant new mural by artist Will Rivera, thanks to a generous donation from Quality Tire and Recycling. The artwork adorns the wall of the Jackson Progress-Argus building off Mulberry Street, adding a splash of color to the city’s landscape.
