International mosaic mural coming to Rutherfordton

An artist's rendering of the mural.

The Town of Rutherfordton has been chosen to host an international mosaic mural, one of only six locations in America that will be chosen this year.

"We are incredibly honored that Rutherfordton has been chosen to host one of the international mosaic murals set to be unveiled in Spring 2025, Town Manager Doug Barrick said. "This artwork is a powerful reflection of our mountain roots and the resilience of our community, intricately pieced together just as we have done in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene. Like a mosaic, each part of our town contributes to the whole, and this mural symbolizes our strength, unity, and unwavering commitment to rebuilding and embracing the future," he said.

The Town of Rutherfordton and community is invited to participate in the mosaic project. This mural is a mosaic, meaning it is made of several smaller paintings that work together to create the bigger picture. "Just like we as individuals and businesses work together in our community to make it better and stronger," said a spokesperson from Rutherfordton.

There are a limited number of tiles available for those who want to purchase a tile. The way it will work is an individual will paint the tile using the tile kit, then return it to the Town of Rutherfordton no later than March 14 so it can be scanned and become a part of the bigger mural.

To learn more and to order a tile, visit the mural page at https://www.explorerutherfordton.com/mural-mosaic. If a person can't paint, donations towards printing and installation cost is appreciated. Every $1 matters.