A Mural Movement was established in 2020 with a goal in mind of installing one mural. Over the last two years 25 new murals have been installed in the Clay Center area. Generous businesses and individuals have helped fund the project having raised nearly $250,000 to date. Donations have poured in from 23 different states, with several being Clay Center alumni. The 25 murals have been painted by 15 different professional artists that have come from 7 different states. Clay Center has become a destination for artists and tourists alike. Day trippers are flocking to Clay Center to see the murals then shop, eat, and check out our town’s other amenities such as the Utility Park Zoo.
Christian Stanley (Orlando, Florida) painted the most recent mural ‘Sunflower State of Mind’ said, “Being a part of A Mural Movement was an amazing experience. This community is like no other and I am proud to have been able to be a part of the program. It is my hope that people will stop by and enjoy the mural for years to come and recognize Clay Center as a hub for mural arts in Kansas.”
State & regional media outlets have reported on the project such as television, newspaper, magazines, radio, podcasts, and across social media. Billboards are now being installed along I-70 promoting the murals in Clay County in an effort to attract more visitors to the area. Fundraising merchandise such as shirts, mugs, glasses, and even Christmas ornaments have sold out due to popularity. Our local Brewhouse has even put the murals on their beer can labels! We invite you to Clay Center to check out the mural scene and everything else our great community has to offer!
