22-05-2025
Vision Carthage launches beautification project starting with mural restoration
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Economic development in Carthage got a boost today, courtesy of a paintbrush.
Vision Carthage president Eddie Grundy says it's his belief that beautification projects like this restored mural just southeast of the town square at 4th and Lyon help drive economic development for the entire community.
Restoration of the Municipal Park Mural took about 60 hours to complete and was paid for through a combination of grants and private donations.
Artist Cheryl Church was given that task and says the biggest challenge was respecting the original work done when the mural was painted in 2006 while restoring its glory. Today, that mural was formally dedicated.
Grundy tells us this is just one piece of a beautification effort that will see more work done in the future, like adding a sculpture to the center of at least one of the town's roundabouts.
'We're looking at a program to restore some of the ghost signage around town, always looking for big, blank walls to put a mural on,' said Grundy.
'I am honored to be a part of this. It's quite an honor to bring color back to a faded, beautiful mural, and I'm excited about bringing color back to all of them, and I'm hoping that we can do some more,' said Church.
The 'ghost signs' Grundy is referring to are faded, often hand-painted advertisements appearing on the sides of businesses — many dating back several decades.
You can learn more about upcoming Vision Carthage projects here.
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