06/07/2026
💙 We're a big fan of this!
🚲 Proud to be located in a great community and cycling destination!
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It's official, and it's beautiful!
Following another great FAB event last night, we're excited to celebrate the completion of Rutherfordton's newest downtown mural. Chosen by community vote, the Nature theme reflects many of the things that make Rutherfordton special, from our growing parks and green spaces to the Purple Martin Greenway and the natural beauty that surrounds our town.
The Town of Rutherfordton extends its sincere appreciation to Rutherford Food Art & Brew (FAB) for their vision, leadership, and commitment to connecting local businesses, artists, and community members. This project is a wonderful example of how local partnerships continue to strengthen and beautify our community.
A special thank you to Blythe Studio for bringing this vibrant piece of public art to life, and to The Industrial Commons for providing the grant funding that made the project possible.
We also want to recognize Curtis Snethen for generously providing the building wall that serves as the canvas for this mural. Community-minded property owners like Curtis help make projects like this possible and contribute to the continued revitalization of Downtown Rutherfordton.
Public art remains an important part of the Town's Community Vibrancy goals, helping create welcoming public spaces, supporting local artists, and enhancing the unique character of our downtown.
The mural's purple martin imagery serves as a fitting tribute to one of Rutherfordton's most recognizable natural assets and complements the continued growth of the Purple Martin Greenway and our expanding network of parks and public spaces.
Next time you're downtown, take a moment to stop by, snap a photo, and enjoy this newest addition to Rutherfordton's growing collection of public art.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this project a reality!
