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New Round of Mural Funding Available for Rural Kansas Communities

Thursday, April 3

The Kansas Department of Commerce has launched the latest round of Rural Mural funding. There is $125,000 available for this round to help support creative projects in rural Kansas communities.The Office of Rural Prosperity (ORP) has opened applications through May 16. The... Read More.

Newton City Commission Gets First Look at Grain Elevator Mural Project

Wednesday, January 29

NEWTON, Kan. — The Rundown is prepared by the City of Newton Communications Office to summarize the City Commission action and does not represent official Commission minutes. 7 p.m. Jan. 28, 2025, Newton City Commission meeting At Tuesday’s meeting, the City Commission received a presentation on... Read More.

Look at LeRoy’s New Mural!

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd LEROY, Kan. — There's a new mural in LeRoy. Artist Jim Stuckey completed the mural Monday in downtown LeRoy, on the north side of the historic Brownfield's Grocery building, which Jeff Freeman is restoring.The city of LeRoy received a $3,000 grant from... Read More.

Inman Harvest Mural Celebrated with Formal Ribbon Cutting Friday

Friday, September 13

By Lucky Kidd INMAN, Kan. — The formal ribbon cutting for Inman's Harvest Mural took place Friday morning. The mural, which takes up the entire west side of the grain elevator along Center Street and is visible from K-61, was created by Mindy Allen of... Read More.

Inman Heritage Museum Proudly Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Commemorate Newly Completed Inman Harvest Mural

Thursday, September 5

By the Inman Heritage Museum INMAN, Kan. — The Inman Heritage Museum is proud to announce their ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the Inman Harvest Mural on September 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM near the Inman Grain Elevator. This event marks a significant milestone in the... Read More.

New Salt & Art Mural in Lyons Completed

Wednesday, September 4

By Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation is thrilled to announce the completion of the Salt & Art Mural, a vibrant addition to our town’s landscape. Located on the south side of the H&R Block building, this stunning... Read More.

New Mural in Lindsborg Now Complete

Thursday, August 8

By Brenna Eller LINDSBORG, Kan. — The City of Lindsborg has a new mural, located across from the Hemslöjd, on the corner of North Main and West State Street. The mural is the largest that artist Cal McNichols has created, at 30 feet tall and 55... Read More.

Larned Rural Initiative Mural Grant Project

Monday, July 15

By the Larned Chamber of Commerce LARNED, Kan. — There is a change going on in Downtown Larned! Check out the two new murals on the North side of the old Alco building and the West Side of Chromotize.These murals were made possible by... Read More.

Inman Museum Begins New Mural on Grain Elevator to Celebration 150 years of Turkey Red Winter Wheat in Kansas

Friday, June 14

By Inman Museum INMAN, Kan. — The Inman Museum Association is excited to announce the commissioning of their new mural project on the iconic grain elevator east of Highway 61 when entering Inman. This significant project is part of a broader initiative to celebrate Kansas... Read More.

Governor Kelly Announces 12 Rural Communities and Organizations to Receive Funding for Mural and Public Art Projects

Monday, June 10

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. (June 7, 2024) – Governor Laura Kelly announced that 12 communities and organizations will receive a combined $78,800 to allow 20 new murals and public art projects to revive public spaces and engage residents and visitors.“Murals and... Read More.

Commerce Grants Available for Rural Mural and Public Art Projects

Friday, February 23

By the Kansas Department of Commerce TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Department of Commerce today announced a total of $75,000 is available for a new round of Rural Mural and Public Art program funding. The program helps rural communities design engaging new art that improves... Read More.

Kansas Governor Signs Bills for Civil War Mural, Ad Astra Sculpture

Tuesday, March 14

By Rachel Mipro, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Two art installation projects will become reality after years of delay.On Monday, Gov. Laura Kelly signed bills authorizing plans for a mural honoring the 1st Kansas Colored Voluntary Infantry Regiment and the placement of a life-size Ad... Read More.