Ferdinand Mural: Art Builds Community!
The corner of 9th and Main, near the lone stoplight in the heart of Ferdinand and just two blocks east of Traditional Arts Today, now greets residents and visitors with color, history, and art. Work on two community murals began May 8, 2026, through a partnership with artist Adam Long, owners of the historic Fleig’s Cafe, Framing Ferdinand, Ferdinand Historical Society, Ferdinand Merchants Association, Ferdinand Tourism, and the community, spearheaded by Traditional Arts Today because we believe Art Builds Community.
The murals celebrate the people, landmarks, stories, and innovations that make Ferdinand unique. Historical hidden “seek and find” features woven amongst the scenes on the south-facing wall allow visitors to explore and connect with Ferdinand’s story in a hands-on way.
“While paint is the tool, people are the purpose. A wall has the ability to gather strangers around a common story and remind a community of what it shares.” –mural artist Adam Long
