History of Mural Mania

Why Mural Mania

              Many ask “Why Mural Mania?”  Some have suggested it is foolish to spend time, energy, and money on such murals when there are so many other things that need to be done in Lyons.   It’s about history…who we are…where we come from.  It’s about pride…there are many good things about Lyons, and even many more wonderful people in Lyons; if we don’t grasp opportunities to display our rich historical heritage who else will? 

                  The completion of Winston’s Dream in June of 2007 has drawn many people to Lyons to see the mural.  We now have twelve murals and in 2016 Mural Mania hosted the Global Mural Conference. Yes the world came to Lyons to see our wonderful murals.  These murals have brought,  tourists, visitors, dignitaries and many media outlets to watch the progress of these beautiful works of art.  These visitors have said this is a most wonderful way to record history, and that Lyons is so lucky to have such beautiful artwork.  Positive energy has accompanied these projects. 

Often we paraphrase a quote from the movie Field of Dreams, “If we paint it they will come.”   And, as Terence Mann said, in the same movie,  “It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again. Oh… people will come,…People will most definitely come.” 

What was good about Lyons could, should, and will be again.  That’s why
Mural Mania.