Community Invited to Help Create Juneteenth Mural at Wheeling Heritage Port

Wheeling Heritage and the Wheeling Arts and Cultural Commission are proud to announce a collaborative community art project that invites everyone to contribute on Tuesday, June 18, at Heritage Port. This initiative is part of the broader Wheeling Area Juneteenth Celebration.

Local artist Vondel Bell has been commissioned to design a pop-up mural that will feature prominent national and local leaders in the Black community. The mural’s design is inspired by this year’s Juneteenth theme: “We are our ancestors’ wildest dreams.”

Community members are encouraged to participate in bringing this mural to life by adding color to the design. This hands-on event will take place at Wheeling Heritage Port on Tuesday, June 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. All supplies will be provided, making this a free and accessible event for all ages and skill levels.

The completed mural will be displayed on Wednesday, June 19, during the Wheeling Juneteenth Ceremony at Heritage Port, allowing everyone to appreciate the collaborative artwork.

For more information about this and other Juneteenth events happening around Wheeling, please visit wheelingjuneteenth.com.

About Wheeling Heritage:
Wheeling Heritage is a catalyst for the revitalization of Wheeling. Through historic preservation, community development, and the arts, we help to tell Wheeling’s story and shape its future. We seek to improve the quality of life in Wheeling by preserving and investing in our city, collaborating with others, and engaging the citizens of Wheeling in our work.