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Deadline Extended for Airport Mural Artwork Submissions
Leesburg, VA (May 5, 2026) – The Town of Leesburg’s Airport Commission, in collaboration with the Commission on Public Art (COPA), is extending the Call to Artists for the first mural in a planned series of aviation- themed artworks at Leesburg Executive Airport. The new submission deadline is May 29.
The first mural will carry the theme “Dream,” representing the beginning of every aviation journey—the moment curiosity about flight first takes hold.
“Our hope is that this mural sparks that curiosity in the community and encourages people of all ages to explore aviation and take the next step in learning more about it," said Airport Commission Chairman Travis Gunnells.
The series is envisioned to expand across multiple hangars, with each mural representing a different stage of the aviation journey. Every installation is designed as a complete, standalone work, with no dependency on future phases. While additional murals are planned, they remain aspirational. The use of DiBond panels, or similar materials, is preferred.
Artists are invited to submit detailed, full-color designs that evoke wonder, possibility, and inspiration while resonating with the diverse community of Loudoun County and the broader Washington, D.C. region. Submissions should draw from the local community, landscape, aviation imagery, and other creative elements that authentically support the theme. Selected artists or teams will receive $6,000 for design and installation in addition to $4,000 for materials and equipment, to be reimbursed upon submission of receipts.
This call is open to professional artists and artist teams based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region. Artists with experience in large-scale outdoor murals are encouraged to apply. Submissions are due by Friday, May 29, and will be reviewed by both commissions before being presented to the Leesburg Town Council for final approval.
For full submission guidelines and additional details, visit www.leesburgva.gov/publicartnews.
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
pio@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2781