Experience Mural Fest: Live Art, Music, and Local Flavors in Oil City

WHAT IS MURAL FEST?

Mural Fest is Oil City’s mural festival, a two-day outdoor celebration of public art, local culture, and community creativity! Made possible through the generous support of The Live Better Fund and Association EBN (in memory of Emma Burke Newman), this free, family-friendly event brings the creative process outdoors to Town Square (the park in front of 100 Seneca) on August 21st and 22nd. Instead of viewing finished pieces in a gallery, visitors can watch local artists paint four-sided Mural Monoliths live in real-time. Each mini-mural panel highlights themes of Local Nature, Recreation, Trails, and Biking, offering the community a front-row seat to see raw wood transform into vibrant public art.

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Oil City Mural Fest 2026 Information
Get ready! Something vibrant, loud, and incredibly creative is taking over downtown Oil City. We are thrilled to officially announce Mural Fest 2026, a two-day outdoor celebration of public art, local culture, and community happening right in the heart of Town Square on August 21st and 22nd!

Come hang out, bring a camping chair, talk to the artists, enjoy good food, and listen to great music as Town Square turns into an open-air studio!

Weekend Lineup & What to Expect For MURAL FEST 2026!

The festival runs from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both days, each offering its own unique energy:

Friday, August 21: Prep & Sneak Peek Day (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Want an unfiltered look at how public art gets made? Friday is our official prep day. There are no bells and whistles, just pure process. Come down during your lunch break or afternoon stroll to watch the artists claim their monoliths, block in their background colors, and sketch their massive outlines.

Saturday, August 22: The Main Festival Day (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Saturday is when Town Square kicks into high gear! Murals will be painted live all day long alongside a packed schedule of fun activities:
- 11:00 AM: Festival Opening & DJ/Live Music Kickoff
- 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Sponsor Spotlight & VIP Hour
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Live Painting & Roving Artist Q&A (Listen to our wandering host interview painters live on the mic!)
- 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: “People’s Choice” Spectator Voting (Pick up a ballot at the welcome tent and vote for your favorite piece!)
- 5:15 PM – 5:45 PM: Closing Ceremony & People’s Choice Winner Announcement
- 5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: Final Group Photo Ops with artists, sponsors, and completed monoliths
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Food, Fun, Music, and Local Deals

Set up your chair, grab a bite, and stay awhile:
- Live Music & Beats: Soak in the festival atmosphere with live music and DJ sets from the stage tent.
- Face Painting & Kids’ Chalk Zone: Bring the kids for face painting and let young creators make their mark in our interactive chalk painting area!
- Delicious Local Eats: Enjoy great food served by The Elks Club, plus visiting local food trucks.
- Downtown Perks: Take advantage of special festival offers and deals from The Exchange.
- Artist Shade Tents: Relax under the trees, chat with local creators, and watch public art come to life.
Admission & Event Details
- When: Friday, August 21 & Saturday, August 22 (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily)
- Where: Town Square (Park in front of 100 Seneca, Oil City, PA)
- Cost: 100% Free and open to all ages!
Artists Who Will Be Painting In Mural Fest 2026
- Alyssa Maziarz
- Amber Holt
- Aster Rose / Jasmine Long
- Bella Fried
- Bobby Neubauer
- Brooke Brace
- Christopher Doll
- Heather Harmon
- Ileecia Moffatt
- Kaleb Lewis
- Mary Rose Ragon
- Mattie Vukmir
- Raven Nespor
- Skylar Austin
- Rafi Perez

MURAL FEST NEWS!

August 20, 2026

Oil City Mural Fest 2026 From a Dream to Reality

The upcoming Mural Fest in Oil City promises to be a vibrant celebration of community and art, featuring four majestic monoliths. Born from a simple idea and fueled by support and collaboration, the festival showcases local artists and brings the town together. Join the excitement on August 21 and 22 for a lasting artistic legacy!
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Are You an Artist? We Want You!

If you are a painter or visual artist, there is still time to apply and join us as one of our 16 live painters!

No Application Fee (It is 100% free to apply!)
Artist Stipend (Per Panel) provided upon completion of your mural
Application Deadline: Look Below For More Details.

You can apply online in just a few minutes below

Mural Design Submission Instructions

Design Dimensions & Orientation Your design must fit a 2 ft wide by 5 ft tall vertical orientation per panel. If you have a multiple panel design please keep measurements in mind. All artwork will be executed live on a custom, pre-primed wooden panel that is mounted on a 4-sided monolith.
Concept Description Include a brief written summary explaining your concept and how it relates to the theme(s).
Content Guidelines Submissions must be original work suitable for a public, family-friendly event. Designs with explicit violence, nudity, hate speech, or political advertising will be disqualified.