Chesapeake Arts Center Community Mural

Anne Arundel County, MD
Commissioned by the Gun Violence Prevention Division of the Anne Arundel County Health Department
Hosted by Hammonds Lane Theatre at Chesapeake Arts Center
Completion: September 2025

Commissioned by the Gun Violence Prevention Division of the Anne Arundel County Health Department, this community-driven mural at Chesapeake Arts Center reflects the power of public art to foster belonging, healing, and collective responsibility.

Designed and led by Baltimore-based mural artist Catherine Mapp, the project brings together local residents to collaboratively beautify their neighborhood while creating space for dialogue, visibility, and shared ownership. Through a vibrant, accessible visual language, the mural transforms the Hammonds Lane Theatre site into a landmark of connection and civic pride.

Rooted in themes of safety, resilience, and community care, this public health mural demonstrates how arts-based placemaking can strengthen neighborhood bonds while supporting broader violence prevention initiatives.

Catherine Mapp specializes in community-engaged murals for municipalities, health departments, schools, and cultural institutions across Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Interested in commissioning a community mural in Anne Arundel County or the greater Baltimore area?
Let’s create work that builds connection and leaves lasting impact.