Nonprofit Seeks Mural Artist to Celebrate 100th Anniversary

VisionCorps wants a colorful mural to highlight its mission and services for the visually impaired community.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:05pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a white cane repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the assistive tools used by the visually impaired community.A vibrant mural celebrating VisionCorps' 100 years of empowering the visually impaired community in Lancaster.Lancaster Today

VisionCorps, a nonprofit organization that provides services to the visually impaired in Pennsylvania, is seeking a qualified artist or team of artists to paint a 1,000-square-foot mural on its headquarters in Lancaster. The mural is meant to celebrate the organization's 100th anniversary and showcase its mission of empowering those who are blind or have low vision to live independently.

Why it matters

This mural project is an opportunity for the local Lancaster community to learn more about VisionCorps and the important work they do in supporting the visually impaired. It will also serve as a vibrant public art piece that reflects the organization's values of inclusion and independence.

The details

VisionCorps is accepting applications for the mural project until May 3. The design should center on themes of 'empowerment, inclusion, and independence as related to blind and low vision individuals' and can also incorporate the landscapes of the five counties the organization serves. Applicants must submit a statement of interest, resume, and 3-5 images of previous relevant artwork.

  • VisionCorps was founded in 1926 and is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
  • Applications for the mural project are due on May 3, 2026.

The players

VisionCorps

A nonprofit organization that provides services to the visually impaired community in Pennsylvania, including the counties of Adams, Chester, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York.

Megan Sofilka Tomsheck

The president and CEO of VisionCorps.

Molly Kirchoff

The contact person at the Lancaster Office of Public Art, where applications for the mural project should be submitted.

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What they’re saying

“VisionCorps' mission from its beginning in 1926 through today is to empower those who are blind and vision impaired to attain independence.”

— Megan Sofilka Tomsheck, President and CEO, VisionCorps

“We expect this new mural to be a colorful testament to the strength and character of the blind community of Lancaster. We also want it to show our dedication to continuing to serve our community for the next 100 years, and beyond.”

— Megan Sofilka Tomsheck, President and CEO, VisionCorps

What’s next

The selected artist or team of artists will be announced after the May 3 application deadline. They will then work with VisionCorps to finalize the mural design and begin painting the 1,000-square-foot wall on the organization's headquarters in Lancaster.

The takeaway

This mural project is an opportunity for the Lancaster community to celebrate the important work of VisionCorps and raise awareness about the services they provide to the visually impaired. The vibrant public art piece will serve as a lasting testament to the organization's mission of empowerment, inclusion, and independence.