Marshalltown Murals

The Marshalltown Mural Program provides an avenue for our community to make Marshalltown THE place to live, work, learn and play, as well as an opportunity to enhance quality of life and support economic development. The mural program creates an opportunity for an increased focus on quality of life, community pride, beautification and creative placemaking.
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If you are interested in a mural on your wall or have a great idea, contact us and learn more! ​

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Current Opportunities 

Orpheum Theater
​Artwork design for a public mural to be created on an exterior wall at the Orpheum Theater in Downtown Marshalltown, Iowa. RFP Document (all details about the RFP in the attached)

MURAL OBJECTIVES

• Symbolize and celebrate the rebirth, resiliency and future growth of our diverse community.
• Inspire and represent belonging, inclusivity, embracement and unity.
• Provide a wow-factor for the north entrance of our community and the east entrance to our historic downtown district.

TO CONSIDER

• Artist must have large scale mural experience.
• Artists working in non-traditional mural materials are encouraged to apply.
• The committee would like the artist to engage with the community, specifically our youth/students, in some way during the creation/installation of the mural.
• This mural should not include any ‘welcoming’ verbiage or the name of our town.

TIMELINE

• Deadline for proposals: Sunday, May 29th, 2022 to Amber Danielson director@artsandculturealliance.org
• Early June: RFP review, initial interviews (if needed) with artist finalists
• Mid/End June: Final artist and design selected and meet with mural selection committee to go over sketch, information from the client, timeline and budget.
• Mural to be completed by September 31st, 2022.

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Marshalltown's Postcard Mural
by Des Moines Artist, Jimmy Navarro! (Nov 2021) 

Location: Thompson True Value's south wall at 106 S. Center Street. 
Learn more on our Blog! 
This project was sponsored by the Marshalltown Development Foundation. ​

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The Starry Night of Marshalltown
by local artists Melynda McCord & Landaca, Katie and Danielle Czerniewski (Oct 2021)​

Location: at Great Western Bank on the corner of North 1st Ave and east State Street in Downtown Marshalltown. 
More on our Blog! ​

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13th Street District/The Chop Shop 
by massachusetts artist, Kim Carlino! (Oct 2021) 

Location: north wall of the Chop Shop in the 13th Street District (204 N 13th Street). 
​Learn more on our blog! 
This project was made possible by Marshalltown Rotary Club! 

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Tremont Building in Downtown
by Baltimore artist, Nether410! (Sept 2021) ​

Location: in the parking lot behind the Tremont (22 West Main Street), on the corner of South 1st St. and West Linn St. 
Learn more on our blog!

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YSS of Marshall County - Downtown Pocket Park
​by Baltimore artist, Nether410! (Sept 2021) ​

Location: in between City Hall and the Coliseum, off West State Street.
While Nether410 was here for the Tremont mural, he gifted our community with his classic paper airplane. He shared the story of when he was younger he and his friends would make paper airplanes and send them off to watch where they would land. They became a metaphor for his life - you never know where life will take you! Learn more here! 

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Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown 
by local artist, Julie Bousum! (July 2021) 

Location: 1921 Taylor Ave.
Learn more on our blog! 

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McGregor's Furniture & Mattress
​by Minnesota artist, Jordyn Brennan! ​(June 2021) 

Location: entrance to McGregor's at 111 West Main Street​
​Learn more on our blog!

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Abarrotes La Salud
by Des Moines artist, Jenna Brownlee! (Nov 2020) 

Location: on the south wall of La Salud, facing the Coliseum, 17 N 1st Street.
​Learn more on our Blog! 

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Marshalltown Sidewalk Safety Project
by Ames artist, Lauren Gifford (Fall 2020-Spring 2021)

Location: murals are located at busy intersections at each school in Marshalltown. 
The 9 schools in the Marshalltown Community School District: Franklin, Fisher, Woodbury, Rogers, Anson, Hoglan Elementary, Lenihan, Miller Middle School and the Marshalltown High School. Also including, Marshalltown Christian School and St. Francis Catholic School. ​
Learn more on our blog! 

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Edward Jones - The Studio Wahl
by Des Moines artist, Rebecca Wagner (June 2021) 

Location: East facing wall at the Edwards Jones Building on South 1st Ave in Downtown, East of the Court House, 20 South 1st Ave. 
​Learn more on our Blog! 

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Marshalltown Murals 

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Skatepark Graffiti-Art Wall 

The Marshalltown Skatepark Graffiti/Art Rotating Wall is sponsored by the Marshalltown Parks & Recreation. The wall is open for use of the community and is first come/first serve.

Rules: Be Creative, respectful and enjoy everyone's art. Obscene words or symbols are prohibited. The wall will be whitewashed once per month or as needed.

If you are interested in more information about the wall, please contact, Amber Danielson at director@artsandculturealliance.org.