Community Mural 2026
Theme
The theme for the new Community Mural is “Vinton Community Life – Past and Present: We welcome designs that depict or represent images from small town life in our community, including iconic and/or historical activities or locations. We hope the mural will inspire us to consider what it means to be a community, and what makes Vinton a special place to live.”
Call to Artists is OPEN!
Area artists are invited to submit a design for a new Community Mural to be painted by community members, under the supervision of the selected artist(s), on four 8 x 4 ACM panels during the spring/summer of 2026. Designs should be inspired by the theme for the new mural (above).. All proposals must follow the Requirements shown below. A VGFA committee will review the design proposals, select up to three designs to be posted in the newspapers, and the public will then be invited to vote for the mural design they most would like to see completed and installed on a downtown building. All supplies and a $ 1,000 stipend will be provided to the artist. Deadline is March 20, 2026.
Project Requirements
Proposals must include a design mock-up and signed submission form. Electronic photo of the mock-up and photos of the artist's past artwork are optional. Follow the two links below for the full Requirements and Submission Form.
Invitation to Help Paint the Next Mural!
If you like painting and would be interested in helping paint the next mural in Vinton, send us an email at vintonartguild@gmail.com or contact Anita at 319-560-4912. All skills levels and experience are welcome. Make it a fun night out with your friends!
Locations
MURAL: If you are a building owner in Vinton, and might be interested in seeing this new mural on your building, please contact Anita at 319-560-4912 for details.
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PAINTING: Work location has not yet been confirmed.
Community Voting
After the March 20 deadline, up to three designs will be selected by a VGFA committee for public posting, and the community will then be invited to vote on which one they would most like to see completed.
Community Voting Form - available about March 24
Project Timelines
Feb 20 Call to Artists
Mar 20 Deadline for submissions
Mar 24 Due date for Committee selections (artists will then be notified)
Mar 26 News and social media postings of the selected designs
Apr 13 Deadline for community voting
Apr 16 Artists notified of final selection
Apr 16 ACM panels will be made available for artist to draw on the design
May 4 Drawing completed
May -June Start painting sessions – 2 or 3 times/week, all scheduled in advance
Jul 15 (apprx) Mural varnished and ready for installation
