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The City of Albemarle is excited to announce that work has begun on a new, grant-funded mural at Courthouse Plaza. The new mural will be installed on the prominent east-facing brick wall at 119 W Main Street, visible to both pedestrians and drivers on Main Street.
Artist Bobby MaGee Lopez of Denver, Colorado is on site through May 2, 2026, to bring the design to life. Bobby is a nationally recognized muralist whose large-scale work spans nine states, including cities such as Denver and Boulder, CO, Traverse City, MI, and Macon, GA. He completed his BFA at Metropolitan State University of Denver with an emphasis in mural painting. View Bobby's work here.
"I'm incredibly grateful to the Mural Subcommittee members for their time and thoughtful leadership throughout this process. We were thrilled by the creativity and quality of the submissions we received. The mural will play an important role in enhancing Courthouse Plaza and continuing the revitalization of downtown Albemarle." — Katie Lynn, Main Street Manager, City of Albemarle
About the Selection Process
The artist was selected through a competitive, community-driven process led by the Mural Subcommittee, a committee of Albemarle Downtown's Design Committee. The seven-member subcommittee represented the Stanly County Arts Council, Stanly Arts Guild, Albemarle Downtown's Design Committee, the building owner, downtown businesses, the Historic Resources Commission, and a professional artist. Over the course of 10 meetings and 65 volunteer hours, the committee reviewed 28 submissions, narrowed the field to 4 semi-finalists, and conducted interviews before making a final selection.
This project was made possible through grant funding and reflects the City's ongoing investment in arts, culture, and the revitalization of downtown Albemarle, creating a vibrant destination that enhances quality of life for citizens and visitors, and strengthens the local economy.