The Historic Downtown Chatham BIA is on the hunt for local artists to paint a downtown mural.
The project, on the side of the River Rock building on Fourth will see three murals added.
The winners will be chosen from digital submissions from artists across the country.
Winning artists will receive $2,000 and a plaque below their work listing their name, the name of their artwork, and a QR code to their social media/website.
The murals and plaques will stay up for at least the next five years, with the unveiling happening during the 2025 RetroFest weekend.
The current mural on the side of the building is 25 years old. BIA officials were grateful for it.
“We are grateful to have had this piece of history in our community for this long. We thank Penelope Duchesne and her team for their work, and the Chamber of Commerce for working together on those murals,” BIA officials said in a media release. “However, we are excited to unveil a new, modern theme on the side of the River Rock building.”
That theme is “Inspire community pride through the exploration of our history and heritage within Chatham.”
A five-member jury panel will review the submissions to pick the best fit for this area. Local artists will receive priority.
Submissions are open until Jan. 30.
