Foundation Announces Winning Mural Artist and Seeks Painters for ‘Color the County’ Community Painting Day
Published: July 7, 2026 by Johnson County Community Foundation
The Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) is happy to announce Isabella Freshour’s design as the winner for the next Color the County mural on Hadwell Hardware in Trafalgar. The Foundation invites the public to Community Painting Day on August 1, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Isabella’s mural concept uses postage stamps to encapsulate different parts of Trafalgar and Indiana. Each stamp highlights something important to small-town life, such as farmland, nature, neighborhoods, and local traditions.
Isabella is a long-time resident of Johnson County and is currently studying Visual Communication Design at IU Indianapolis Herron School of Art and Design. When she’s not scrambling to meet design homework deadlines, she loves to embroider and try gluten-free recipes.
The Johnson County Community Foundation aims to enrich the community with public art by creating murals throughout Johnson County. The Color the County Mural Program brings together artists and community members through a collaborative mural-making process, resulting in impactful artworks that can revitalize public spaces and strengthen neighborhood identity. Everyone is encouraged to take part. No prior experience is needed. All paint and materials are provided.
For more information visit www.jccf.org/mural-program/. Direct questions to Kim Kasting at kimm@jccf.org.
