Hands that Make US

Visit the GVCA tent at participating festivals and become part of The Hands That Make Us - a community art project celebrating America 250 and the people who shape our hometowns. Each mural begins with a custom design created by a local artist, featuring the landmarks, history, and notable people that make your community unique. Now, we invite you to help bring it to life by adding your painted handprint to the canvas and sharing your story about what makes your hometown special. As the project travels throughout the region, new artwork, stories, and community contributions will continue to be added.

Check back here often for updates, festival locations, featured communities, and progress on the murals.