Press Release: Riverfront Canvas Issues Call for Artists

24 Jul Press Release: Riverfront Canvas Issues Call for Artists

MARION, Ind. – The Riverfront Canvas Commission is calling on artists to help tell Grant County’s story through a new series of large-scale murals in Downtown Marion. Applications are now being accepted through August 14, 2026.

The initiative invites artists of all backgrounds to lend their creative voice to the community’s shared history, character, and future. Interested artists can submit an online application.

The application is the first step of the selection process and simply lets organizers know an artist is interested in participating. The second step is when selected artists will be paired with one of the community stories or themes identified by the Riverfront Canvas Commission.

Once matched, artists will receive additional background information and instructions for creating their artwork concept. Artists selected to move forward will be asked to submit an original artwork concept sized 8″ × 10″. Selected concepts will then serve as the basis for large-scale murals that will be professionally enlarged and installed as part of the Riverfront Canvas project.

A $400 stipend will be provided for each selected piece of work. Design & Submission Period: July 25 – August 2, 2026. All mural-related questions must be submitted via email to Murals@GiveToGrant.org.

For more information and to submit information to the Call for Artists, visit GiveToGrant.org. Interested parties can submit your information here.

About Community Foundation of Grant County, Indiana, Inc.
The Community Foundation of Grant County is an advocate for local philanthropy and is dedicated to improving the lives of people in the Grant County area. An effective steward of the community’s charitable resources since 1984, the Foundation partners with donors to establish charitable funds and supports nonprofits through a variety of grantmaking efforts. The Community Foundation connects people, resources, and causes to promote sustainable impact for the betterment of Grant County. Today, the Foundation manages over 400 charitable funds, advancing a broad range of causes that strengthen Grant County. For more information, visit www.GiveToGrant.org.