About the Project
Thanks to the community's generosity, Muralocity was fully funded in part by a crowdfunding campaign, which surpassed its fundraising goal. The campaign on the crowdfunding platform Patronicity ran for approximately a month through July 31, 2026, raising $26,835 from 39 donors.
By reaching the $25,000 goal, Lowell Arts has secured a matching grant of the same amount from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) through its Public Spaces Community Places program. The match doubles the community's contribution and completes the $100,000 project budget.
Two murals are complete; a third is nearly finished, and the fourth begins later in September 2026.
A fifth mural is planned for 2027 as part of Lowell Arts' 50th anniversary, with its theme to be shaped in partnership with the community.
Mural Dedication
October 10, 2026, 3:00-4:00pm
Riverwalk - 113 Riverwalk Plaza, Lowell, MI 49331
Join us on the Riverwalk to celebrate the murals created for our town, honor the artists, and thank the supporters who made them possible. A brief dedication ceremony will be followed by a narrated walking tour of the mural sites.
The dedication is one part of Lowell's Harvest Celebration, a full day of community fun organized by the Lowell Chamber of Commerce from 10am to 4pm. Activities throughout the day include a 5K run, pancake breakfast, chili cook off, and pumpkin decorating.
Mural Sites
Public Art Initiative
Muralocity is the first program of Lowell's Public Art Initiative, developed in partnership with the Lowell Downtown Development Authority, and initial support from the Lowell Area Community Foundation and the DDA. Lowell Arts also worked with the City of Lowell to finalize a Public Art Policy that sets quality standards and a long-term maintenance plan for Public Art on city property. For murals in the historic district, Lowell Arts worked closely with the Historic District Commission to meet preservation guidelines.
Funds raised for Muralocity supported essential elements of the project such as professional artist fees, wall preparation and materials, anti-graffiti coating, emerging artist apprenticeships, and community programming.
Artists
Christopher Catalogna, Fort Wayne, IN | E Main St
Sitki Dogan, Palm Beach, FL | Lowell Light & Power
Tess Marhofer, Fife Lake, MI | Creekside Park
Wendy Popko, Sterling Heights, MI | Riverwalk