Public Art
Morrisville Icon Project
Calling All Creatives! Help Bring Our Butterfly Icon Project to Life!
The Town of Morrisville is creating its next public art moment, and we want you to be part of it. Last summer, the community helped choose an icon that captures the heart and spirit of Morrisville, and the results are in: the butterfly. It represents our symbol of beauty, transformation, vibrancy, growth and community.
Now it’s time for the fun part:
We’re inviting artists to submit their imaginative, colorful designs for a series of 4‑foot fiberglass butterfly sculptures that will be installed throughout town. These butterflies will brighten spaces such as parks, greenways, and other Town‑owned properties, creating joyful, creative landmarks for all to enjoy.
What we are looking for:
- Colorful, placemaking art
- Designs that celebrate Morrisville’s character and energy
- Creative concepts ready to shine in public spaces
Your submissions will be reviewed by the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Committee, with final selections made by the Town Council. This is an opportunity to make a lasting mark on Morrisville’s public art landscape. Ready to spread your wings? Apply below and share your artistic vision with the community. The selected artist will receive an award funded by United Arts Wake County.
Email your completed application to Brittany Johnson (bjohnson@morrisvillenc.gov) by 5 p.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026 (see button below).
June 2026 Icon Artist Application
Morrisville Mural Program
The Town of Morrisville is now home to three murals! We are thrilled to activate and enhance the cultural connectivity and vitality of the Town through engaging artwork and creative placemaking. Check out the murals below for more information on where you can find them. Post a photo with our murals and use #morrisvillemurals to possibly be featured on our social media.
The Town of Morrisville was awarded an Arts for Towns grant by the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County.
Shiloh Park
922 Church Street
Mural: Shiloh: A Tapestry of Togetherness
By: Raman Bhardwaj
Morrisville Aquatics & Fitness Center
1301 Morrisville Parkway
Mural: Roots and Wings
By: Sampada Kodagali Agarwal
Fire Administration Building
100 Morrisville Carpenter Road
Mural: Dancing on the Breeze
By: Max Dowdle
