Main Street to Mountains: A Wheeling Portrait is a community-driven plein air art experience and juried exhibition created specifically for Wheeling’s America 250 celebration. On June 20, artists of all skill levels will gather at designated locations throughout the city to paint and capture the landscapes, people, architecture, and character that make Wheeling unique. Those works, along with additional public submissions, will be featured in a juried exhibition at the Artisan Center, and will remain on display through the summer.

This project gives people a personal and creative way to connect local identity with a national milestone. It supports working artists, invites broad public participation, and creates a welcoming, visible cultural experience as part of Wheeling’s 250th celebration.