A mural at Post and Butler streets in Marietta. (Photo provided)

MARIETTA – New artwork was installed along the river trail as part of the Post Street Mural Gallery, a project of the Marietta Main Street Public Art Committee.

First installed in 2023, the three sculpted metal frames each showcase two works of art by local artists.

The six art works were selected from dozens of submissions. The gallery’s featured artists are Mason Beuhring, Chase Chovan, Jolene Powell, Maggie Bogdan, Sue Goff and Belinda Armstrong.

The curated collection showcases a variety of style and media, some depicting local scenes and others being more abstract representations.

“Having my art displayed publicly means a lot to me,” Beuhring said. “As an artist, I wrestle with so much doubt and insecurity. Knowing that there is a local community that invests and appreciates artists like me is an encouraging reminder to keep pushing myself and my abilities.”

Beuhring’s piece, “Appalachian Resistance,” features a heron trapped by thorns.

“I chose the heron (a native bird) because, like the Appalachian people, this bird is hauntingly beautiful,” Beuhring said. “The way it flies and even its gait is majestic, but it has this ominous look and feel to it, like it has experienced and survived dark times.”

Each display is framed by Todd Morrow’s metal sculptures, which were created using found objects.

The frames feature a double-sided metal panel with vinyl applied to each side featuring the artwork and visible to both pedestrians on the walking path and drivers on Post Street. Installed by Jordana Bungard of West Side Sign Co., the vinyl is durable and weather resistant.

Bogdan’s piece, “A New Perspective,” was inspired by the feeling of discovery that comes from being beneath the surface of water and features an underwater snorkeling scene.

“I wanted the painting to feel immersive, almost like stepping into another world for a moment,” Bogdan said. “The piece is playful, and I hoped it would give people a sense of curiosity and escape as they pass by, bringing a more whimsical underwater perspective into a riverfront setting. It felt connected to the spirit of water, exploration, and recreation that already exists in Marietta.”

The 2026 Post Street Mural Gallery is sponsored by JustAJar Design Press, Wark Accounting, the Rivers, Trails and Ales Festival, Sue Boyer and Zane and Margaret Lazer.

“We are incredibly fortunate to have such a diverse and talented pool of artists in our region. Each piece showcased reflects the unique skills, creativity, and techniques of

the artist behind it,” Jen Tinkler, executive director of Marietta Main Street, said. “I am truly in awe of the talent now on display along the bike path. Together, these works have transformed the space into a vibrant public art corridor that begins as visitors walk through the tunnel beneath the Putnam Street Bridge and guides travelers all the way down Post Street.”

A public ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the Mural Gallery will be held at 4:30 p.m. today at Post and Butler streets.

For more information about the Marietta Main Street Public Art Committee and ways to support public art installations in Marietta, go to www.mariettamainstreet.org/public-art. For more information about Marietta Main Street and events and programs go to www.mariettamainstreet.org.