HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Public art in downtown Hopkinsville is continuing to grow as the Pennyroyal Arts Council unveiled another mural that was created by their 2026 Summer Mural Art Camp.
The mural reveal took place on June 26 at 411 South Main Street. This year’s camp, themed “Soul Food,” provided a hands-on opportunity for a group of aspiring local artists between fifth and twelfth grade under the guidance of professional resident instructor Mackenzie Russell. The final piece is heavily inspired by the cubist style of Picasso’s iconic masterpiece, “Three Musicians,” according to a news release from the Pennyroyal Arts Council.
“Seeing ten young artists collaborate on a massive 9.5’x 6′ mural that honors our agricultural heritage and shines a spotlight on a staple downtown business will be incredibly powerful,” said Kelly Selfe, Education Coordinator for the Pennyroyal Arts Council.
The camp participants also created a piece of art for The Chair Project, where local artists were tasked to design a chair, with a silent auction raising money for the local domestic violence shelter Sanctuary Inc. Selfe added, “Combining that with a beautiful, student-crafted piece to support the life-saving work of Sanctuary, Inc. is exactly why we champion these immersive art programs.”
The Mural Art Camp is a hallmark of the Pennyroyal Arts Council’s ongoing commitment to visual arts access, bringing beautiful, youth-driven public installations to downtown Hopkinsville.
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