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For Vibrant Art

From colorful street murals to intimate art studios, Downtown Sanford is a canvas of inspiration ripe for discovery. See how the arts flourish here, creating connections that ignite imagination and celebrate the spirit of our town.

Cultural Canvas

Tobacco Mural
April marks Planting Month, making it the perfect time to visit one of Sanford’s most striking pieces of public art. The Tobacco Mural at Sanford Rent-All on Wicker Street celebrates Lee County’s agricultural heritage, depicting the journey of taking tobacco to market in vivid detail. Local artist Chris Dalton gave the piece a rare distinction: a three-dimensional mule that makes it only the second 3D mural in North Carolina. It’s one of Sanford’s most impressive pieces of public art, and well worth a stop if you haven’t made one yet.

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Train Scavenger Hunt

Explore Downtown Sanford as you hunt for 12 miniature, bronze replicas of the Number 12 locomotive.
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Check out the Sanford Mural Art Trail