BETTENDORF, IOWA (May 15, 2025) — Four finalists have been chosen for the collaborative mural project between the Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO) and Quad City Arts — and we need your input in the final selection process. Vote for your favorite concept now through June 1. Vote at: downtownbettendorf.org/blog/cast-your-vote-help-choose-bettendorfs-new-mural.
The winner will be announced at DBO's Be Downtown event on Saturday, June 7. Painting the mural will commence through June, with an unveiling planned in early July.
The new mural will be located on the west-facing wall at 312 17th St. It will serve as a welcome to downtown Bettendorf, enhancing community pride, beautification and increasing public awareness of the arts.
Quad City Arts was contracted by DBO to facilitate this project and will work closely with the artist chosen to ensure the project aligns with the goals of the initiative — Quad City Arts is not involved in the selection process.
“This new mural will be a major step in adding to the vibrancy of downtown and encouraging visitors and Quad Citizens to stop and spend some time in our urban core,” said Ryan Jantzi, Executive Director, DBO. "The Downtown Bettendorf Organization will continue to invest in art to enhance livability and to contribute to the well-being of our visitors and citizens.”
Ben Gougeon, Quad City Arts’ Director of Community Engagement stated, “We’re thrilled to be working with the Downtown Bettendorf Organization on making this mural come to life. Arts are both an economic driver and one of the greatest factors in improving an area’s quality of life, and it’s inspiring not only to see the talent in our region that submitted their artwork, but also to see Bettendorf investing in making their downtown area a vibrant destination.”
About Downtown Bettendorf Organization:
The Downtown Bettendorf Organization (DBO), a division of the Quad Cities Chamber, mission is to administer and operate programs for the general improvement and redevelopment of Bettendorf’s Central Business District and to enhance its aesthetic appearance and economic future for the community and citizens of Bettendorf. DBO was founded to provide a unified voice for stakeholders and downtown Bettendorf business owners who are committed to the future of Downtown Bettendorf. #BettonDowntown
Quad City Arts is a non-profit local arts agency dedicated to enriching the quality of life in the Quad City region through the arts. They’ve helped facilitate large-scale murals in Arts Alley in downtown Rock Island, on Analog Pizza and Arcade in downtown Moline, as well as countless public sculpture projects, Metro Arts murals, and many other public art and placemaking initiatives. To learn more, visit quadcityarts.com.
