Barbour County Commission is seeking qualifications from experienced mural artists interested in completing an America250 mural project in Barbour County.
A public mural will be installed in each of West Virginia’s 55 counties as part of the America250 Mural Project, a statewide initiative supported by the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). This project will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by showcasing the rich history, culture, and
future of our communities.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Location: To be determined by County Commission
Budget: $5,000 grant
Deadline for Project Completion: April 1, 2026
Theme: Artists are encouraged to explore themes of local and national history, community
identity, innovation, and visions for America’s future. Possible concepts may include:
Historic figures or leaders ⭐️ Important places, landscapes, or communities ⭐️ Significant events (local or national) ⭐️ Contributions to technology, industry, or the arts ⭐️ Aspirations for the next 250 years
The murals will be featured as part of West Virginia’s America250 celebrations in July 2026.
ARTIST ELIGIBILITY
✅ Open to professional artists or artist teams with experience in large-scale public art.
✅ Projects must be completed by April 1, 2026.
✅ Artists are eligible to contribute murals to multiple counties
BUDGET AND SCOPE OF WORK
‼️ Total budget: $5,000 (covers artist fees, materials, supplies, insurance, and installation)
‼️ The selected artist(s) will work with the county commission and relevant community partners to finalize the design concept and complete installation.
‼️ The mural must be durable, weather-resistant, and suitable for long-term public display with an anti-graffiti clear coat.
‼️ The mural may be painted on mural cloth or directly onto a structure.
‼️The mural must incorporate West Virginia’s American250 logo in the deisgn https://wvtourism.imagerelay.com/sb/fa56493a-ef29-4045-bfb9-1fd509997453/america250-mural-project
Requirements:
Interested artists should submit the form below.