The "Creating Our Culture" mural (located at 1225 Main Street) was completed on September 27, 2022. The goal of the roughly 20+ foot mural is to promote, elevate, and raise awareness for Lynchburg’s artists of color. A QR code is prominently displayed on the mural, which directs viewers to a webpage that features eight local artists of color, their work, and their stories. The mural aims to provide BIPOC artists in our community the opportunity to express their voices through mass media and to connect them to potential partnerships and opportunities.

The mural was created by Jawansa Hall along with the assistance of local muralist Christina Davis and Twon Smith.

In addition, this mural will help to bring color and vibrancy to a prominent, high-traffic area in downtown. This effort is part of DLA’s Placemaking Initiative, which aims to further our goal to make Downtown Lynchburg a more inviting and welcoming space for everyone.

This project is sponsored by Genworth Financial and Scott Insurance with additional support provided by The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation as well as support in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts— which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.