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2026 'Color the County Mural' designs are due Monday

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 3:10 PM

Courtesy-Johnson County Community Foundation

FRANKLIN, Ind. - The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) is still accepting entries for the Color the County Mural program, but the deadline is fast approaching. The last day to enter is this Monday, June 8, by 4 p.m.

The summer 2026 location will be at Hadwell Hardware at 203 State Road 135, in Trafalgar.   

The Foundation is looking for local artists, emerging artists, art students, and creative community members interested in submitting mural designs for this year’s program. No previous experience is necessary.

JCCF will award $2000 for the winning design, along with mural materials and the instruction needed to prepare for an outdoor mural installation.   

Local artists may enter their Color the County Mural designs here.

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