POCOMOKE CITY — The Beach to Bay Heritage Area will be hosting another community planning meeting for a new public mural in downtown Pocomoke City on Tuesday, July 8th at 5:30 p.m. at the Delmarva Discovery Museum.

The theme of the mural will be based on the town’s Native American namesake. Assistance and guidance will be offered by the Pocomoke Indian Nation. Community engagement will help determine themes, content and location of the mural.

According to the Americans for the Arts, murals enrich a city’s landscape by adding personality and character. They invite conversation and make communities feel welcoming by creating a unique environment for locals and visitors. “We have seen a trend across the country in both rural towns and urban cities that murals are becoming more and more a way of expressing our heritage, our stories” says Lisa Challenger, Executive Director of the Beach to Bay Heritage Area.

All interested members of the community are invited to attend this planning session. Community planning sessions are free and a light dinner and refreshments will be provided. Funding for the project has been provided by the Maryland State Arts Council.