Wheaton

The Art and Walkability Project is asking for local artists who are residents of Maryland to submit qualifications to paint an outdoor mural celebrating Downtown Wheaton and its variety of cultures. Three semi-finalists will be paid $1,000 each to prepare design concepts. One finalist will be selected to complete their design and install the mural with a projected budget if $32,000. The completion date for the mural is September 9th, 2022.

Artists can submit their qualifications  starting January 3, 2022 at PublicArtist.org. The deadline to submit is January 31, 2022.


Silver Spring

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s State Highway Administration (SHA) has initiated a Multi Modal Shared Streets pilot project, to be implemented on MD 193 (University Blvd.) between Amherst Avenue and Arcola Avenue in Wheaton, Montgomery County.

This project will temporarily repurpose travel lanes to enhance safety and mobility for all roadway users.


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