Vernon has received a $5,000 Main Street Accelerator grant for the Threads of Community Welcome Mural, Connecticut Main Street Center announced October 13.
The planned public artwork at the Cornerstone Foundation on Route 74 is intended to welcome visitors to downtown Rockville and the Vernon Cultural District. Its design connects the community’s historic mill identity with downtown revitalization.
Municipal staff, arts and culture leaders, and community partners developed the project during the center’s six-month accelerator program. The announcement also describes opportunities for students and local organizations to participate.
The grant announcement does not provide a completion date. This report is based on the awarding organization’s announcement; funding does not establish that installation is finished.