Marshall for All Mural

Funding has been secured, in part from the National Endowment for the Arts, for a new mural on the west face of Evelyn Holbrook Smith Music Hall. The project is a collaboration among the School of Art & Design, the College of Arts & Media, the Marshall Public Art Committee, and Marshall Communications, which will oversee public input.

Nichole Westfall — muralist and 2024 Governor’s Artist of the Year—will lead the work. Known for her bold, whimsical, Appalachian-inspired style, Westfall creates art that invites “joy to thrive.”

The mural will highlight the impact of the arts and public art, celebrate Marshall’s evolution from a Normal School to a modern university, and reflect the Marshall for All initiative and the university’s 2037 Bicentennial. Installation is anticipated for late April or early May 2026.

Public comment for the project is open through February 6, 2026, and focuses on design elements, Marshall’s ethos and asks participants to “Share Your Story.”