Sanford city government has announced two new downtown murals and is accepting proposals from artists interested in helping create them.
One mural, located at 329 Carthage St., will commemorate local racing legend J.D. McDuffie and his pit crew.
The second, planned for 212 Carthage St., will celebrate musician Floyd Council, whose name partially inspired British rock legends Pink Floyd. Council is buried in Sanford. South Carolina blues musician Pink Anderson – the other half of the name Pink Floyd – will also be included.
The city’s Appearance Commission is currently accepting proposals from artists. They should be submitted by 5 p.m. on April 22, and must be from either North Carolina residents, or artists who were raised in North Carolina.
Read the mural RFPs at the city’s website.
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I’m not aware of the plans for additional murals and am fine with these two deserving selections. Another subject that is most deserving is the Paul Gay coached Sanford High School Yellow Jacket football teams that dominated in the 60s and 70s, made a huge positive impact on our youth and brought great recognition to and pride in our community. A mural recognizing this era and accomplishments would be most appropriate.