The Mobile Arts Council is proud to announce the inaugural MobTown Mural Festival, presented by Downtown Mobile Allicance, a two-day celebration of public art that will bring local artists together to create vibrant new murals. The public is invited to watch live mural paintings on both walls as well as five dimensional 4’x4’ cubes located throughout downtown Mobile on September 12–13, 2026.

As Mobile's first large-scale mural festival, the event will transform walls, public spaces, and unexpected locations into dynamic works of art, creating a lasting visual legacy while showcasing the city's growing creative community. Throughout the weekend, residents and visitors will have the opportunity to watch artists at work, meet muralists, and explore Mobile through a new artistic lens.

The festival will feature a curated roster of artists selected for their creativity, technical skill, and ability to create site-specific works that reflect the culture, history, and spirit of Mobile. In addition to permanent wall murals, the festival will include large movable murals that will be strategically placed through the downtown area.

"MobTown Mural Festival is an exciting milestone for Mobile's arts community," said Angela Montgomery, Executive Director of the Mobile Arts Council. "Public art has the power to bring people together, create a sense of place, and inspire civic pride. This festival will not only beautify our city but also create the opportunity for visitors and residents to experience live art in action."

The festival is part of the Mobile Arts Council's ongoing commitment to expanding public art opportunities and making the arts accessible to all residents.

Additional details, including participating artists, mural locations, and sponsors will be announced in the coming months. Organizations and businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities, wall locations, or volunteer participation are encouraged to contact the Mobile Arts Council.

Thank you to our sponsors: The Downtown Mobile Alliance, The City of Mobile, National Maritime Museum of the Gulf, Mobile County Commission, Plumbers & Pipefitters Union, Hieronymus CPAs, Sybil Smith Foundation, Ben Mary Charitable Trust, Bright Haven Therapy, Michael Smith & Karen Carr, Colin S. Al-Green, and Dr. Kristin Rager.

There will be 5 portable murals. These murals will be created on 4 marine grade panels that will be put together after the event so that artists will have more room to work. Each muralist selected will have (2) 4x4 ft panels to paint during the festival that will be paired with another artist's panels after the event. During the festival, the portables will be partially constructed to create half of the cube and spread across Cooper Riverside Park located on Water Street. These collaborative portable murals will live in an outdoor park space agreed upon by the City of Mobile.

There will be up to 3 permanent murals created during the festival in the downtown Mobile area. These mural areas will be selected according to our applicants and sponsors.

National Maritime Museum of the Gulf

Wall Space - Announced Soon!

Wall Space - Announced Soon!