The Town of Marion is pleased to announce a community mural contest for the newly upgraded Town House. This initiative celebrates Marion’s maritime heritage, rich history, and civic spirit through public art that reflects the town’s identity and pride.

Contact Information

Point of Contact: Geoff Gorman, Town Administrator
Email: ggorman@marionma.gov
Phone: 508-748-3520
Address: Town of Marion, 14 Barnabas Road, Marion, MA 02738

Contest Overview

The Town invites artists to submit mural concepts for installation on an interior wall of the Town House. Submissions should evoke the theme: “Celebrating Marion’s maritime heritage, history, and civic spirit.”

The mural will serve as a lasting symbol of community pride and creativity in the heart of Marion’s civic center.

Contest Timeline

Eligibility and Submission Requirements

1. Open to Marion residents aged 18 and older (individuals or teams).
2. Each artist may submit one original design concept.
3. Designs must be appropriate for all audiences and must not contain political, commercial, or offensive content.
4. Artists should submit a digital rendering and concept statement with discussion on theme via email to ggorman@marionma.gov.
5. Submissions must be received by April 2, 2026, at 4:30 PM.

 Review and Selection Process

1. The Select Board will review all submissions and select up to four finalist designs based on creativity, feasibility, and alignment with the contest theme.
2. Finalist designs will be posted for public viewing, and Marion residents will be invited to participate in an online survey to determine the winning mural.
3. The winning design will be announced publicly in May 2026.

 Installation and Ownership

The mural will be installed as a durable and long-lasting vinyl application. All artwork will become the property of the Town of Marion upon installation, though the artist retains credit and may reproduce images for personal portfolio use.

 Evaluation Criteria