Downtown Adrian Mural Project

The Downtown Adrian Main Street DDA is seeking an artist or graphic designer with a connection to Adrian or Lenawee County to create a mural design for downtown Adrian, Michigan. Artists with current or past connections to Adrian or Lenawee County are encouraged to apply, including residents, former residents, graduates, and others with significant ties to the community. The selected artist will receive a $3,000 award for the selected mural design. The mural will be installed on the east-facing wall of the Gallery of Shops building, located at 136 East Maumee Street. The wall is visible from South Broad Street and East Church Street. The mural should celebrate Adrian's history, natural beauty, and diversity. Both representational and abstract approaches are welcome. Approximate mural dimensions are up to 80 feet wide by 12 feet high. Designs may be conceived as a single composition or as a triptych. The selected design will be reproduced as a large-format printed vinyl mural. Printing and installation will be provided by the Downtown Adrian Main Street DDA. Installation is anticipated for September 16, 2026. The selected artist is expected to attend a ribbon-cutting event tentatively scheduled during Artalicious (September 19–20, 2026). Entries will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of local artists, representatives of local arts organizations, local business owners, community members, and Downtown Adrian Main Street DDA representatives.