Welcome!
Our non-profit organization was formed to utilize murals and other art forms as an educational tool for the enhancement and invigoration of downtown Arcadia,
while preserving DeSoto County's history and culture as well as teaching and inspiring all viewers.
example work of
Art Effects
click on this mural from the
Punta Gorda Mural Society to see all the wonderful murals their Society has completed.
This is President Charlotte Carter of the DeSoto County Mural Society presenting Muralist Linda Cassels- Hoffman and Tim Haas a check to start our first mural about the rodeo.
Click here ART EFFECTS to see some of their beautiful work.
click here on this picture to see Lake Placids beautiful Murals. Lake Placid is know as the City of Murals.
We would like to call out to all portrait artists to send us your quotes on window portraits for our next project. The windows are approximatly 2' x 6' they may be smaller and/or larger. The portraits will be on board outside the window. We provide the materials. E-mail us with examples of your work, prices and questions? Thank You
The DeSoto County Mural Society is having a decorate a chair contest and silent auction to raise money for our next Mural, "Education", to be painted on the wall at the public library. Enter an education theme decorated chair to be judged for a $50 first prize, $30 second prize and $20 third place prize. All chairs will be auctioned by silent auction at local businesses.
Use any kind of chair -- paint, apply or do what every fits your fancy or your seat. We can help you find a chair. We know there are a lot of artist young and old out there so join in and have some fun. They would make great Christmas gifts. We need your help. Call Renee at 494-3233 or email dcmuralsociety@aol.com for more info. Pick up and turn in an entry form at Treasure Alley 215 W. Oak St., The Whole Shebang 101 W Oak St., or Last Chapter Coffee House Cafe 15 W Oak St.
Chairish Education Contest and Silent Auction
Click on "contact us" above for more chairish chairs
