Public art helps our community by:

• Enhancing the beauty and character of neighborhoods

• Celebrating local culture, history, and shared stories

• Creating opportunities for artists to work and lead

• Supporting economic growth through creative jobs and tourism

• Fostering community pride and a stronger sense of place

Our Goal:
Through the 100 Public Art Works initiative, our goal is to create 100 works of public art across Toledo and Lucas County. Together, Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful and River Gallery Studio are reimagining public spaces as an open-air gallery, where art inspires connection, stewardship, and long-term impact.

This project is built on collaboration. There are many ways to be part of bringing public art to Northwest Ohio.

You can get involved by:

• Nominating a wall or public space for a future mural

• Partnering as a neighborhood, business, or organization

• Supporting local artists through sponsorships

• Sharing the project and helping amplify public art across the region

Whether you’re an artist, resident, business owner, or community leader, your involvement helps ensure these works reflect the people and places they serve.

Sponsorship makes public art possible. By supporting 100 Public Art Works, sponsors directly invest in creativity, community, and place-based storytelling.

Sponsorship opportunities may include:

• Funding individual murals or multiple installations

• Supporting artist fees, materials, and project management

• Helping activate underutilized spaces across Toledo and Lucas County

• Aligning your organization with visible, lasting community impact

Sponsors receive meaningful recognition through:

• On-site acknowledgment at mural locations

• Digital and promotional visibility

• Association with a respected, community-driven public art initiative

Sponsorships are customizable to align with your organization’s goals while creating a permanent, positive contribution to the community.