HOLT COUNTY MURALS
We have begun our "Holt County Murals" project! Our goal is to have a mural in EVERY community in Holt County. Where should our next mural be?
photo gallery of the o'neill mural
interview with the artist - claire morrow
Press release for O'Neill mural
O’Neill Chamber of Commerce Building Features New Mural Celebrating Community Spirit -BY ALLY SEDLACEK
O’NEILL, NEBRASKA - The Chamber of Commerce building in downtown O'Neill proudly showcases a vibrant new mural that celebrates the town’s rich history and heritage. The mural, featuring iconic images such as General John O'Neill, the famous green horse, a shamrock, and more, has been completed by local resident Claire Morrow, a 2019 O'Neill High School graduate and current kindergarten teacher at O'Neill Elementary School.
Claire Morrow views the mural project as a fantastic opportunity to leave her mark on the town she loves.
“Creating this mural has been a great experience for me,” said Morrow. “I wanted to contribute something lasting and meaningful to O'Neill, and I’m honored to have been given this chance.”
Mike Peterson, former teacher at O’Neill High School and now Holt County Economic Development’s Project Manager, has been trying to get a mural painted in O’Neill for a while.
“Claire was one of my best students,” Peterson said. “I asked her to design and paint this mural because I know she does great work and would get it done quickly.”
Morrow has created the logo for the Holt County Visitor’s Committee as well as redesigned the Holt County Flag, winning both contests hosted by Peterson when Morrow was a student in high school.
Peterson envisions this mural as a catalyst for a community-wide initiative throughout Holt County, not just within O'Neill. He hopes the project will inspire other towns and communities in Holt County to celebrate their own unique heritage and stories through public art.
“The goal is to get a mural in each Holt County community,” said Peterson.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to take photos with the mural and share them on social media using the hashtag #HoltCountyMurals. This initiative aims to make our communities brighter and more vibrant through the power of art.
thanks to the following for helping with the project
O'NEILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
O'NEILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
O'NEILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
For allowing us to paint this mural on their building and for requesting funding from the
O’Neill Visitors Committee.
O’Neill Visitors Committee
O'NEILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
O'NEILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
For approving the funding of this project.
Brian Sedlacek
O'NEILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Double Play Apparel & Engraving
For allowing us to use his scaffolding for the project.
Double Play Apparel & Engraving
Double Play Apparel & Engraving
Double Play Apparel & Engraving
For allowing us to use their portable power source to run the projector to trace the mural image LATE at night.
morrow family
Double Play Apparel & Engraving
ALLY SEDLACEK, HCED INTERN
Emily Morrow, Katie Willis Morrow and Kevin Morrow for helping us trace the image.
ALLY SEDLACEK, HCED INTERN
Double Play Apparel & Engraving
ALLY SEDLACEK, HCED INTERN
For helping us prime the wall in hot and humid conditions.
shelby regan, hced director
TERRY MILES - O'NEILL FIRE & RESCUE
shelby regan, hced director
For approval and support of this project
TACO & TEQUILA
TERRY MILES - O'NEILL FIRE & RESCUE
shelby regan, hced director
For allowing us to remove the old parking sign in their parking lot.
TERRY MILES - O'NEILL FIRE & RESCUE
TERRY MILES - O'NEILL FIRE & RESCUE
TERRY MILES - O'NEILL FIRE & RESCUE
For using the O’Neill Fire & Rescue truck to “power wash” the building before painting.
LAUREN OLSON ART
LAUREN OLSON ART
TERRY MILES - O'NEILL FIRE & RESCUE
For sharing her expertise in community murals to Clair Morrow.
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