In its inaugural year in 2025, Paint CHQ led to three new public murals being created in Falconer, Sherman, and Westfield, pictured here.

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth is updating its Paint CHQ program.

For 2026, Paint CHQ will be implementing two mural projects, one in Dunkirk at the Coburn Block at 123 Central Ave., and another in Bemus Point, on the Bemus Point Village Hall, 13 Alburtus Ave.

The mural in Dunkirk was originally scheduled to be completed in September 2025; however, due to scheduling challenges, it will now be finalized in 2026.

For Bemus Point, the selection of the village’s hall as a mural site highlights a strategic effort to draw attention beyond the main street corridor of Bemus Point. The installation will serve as both a visual landmark and a gateway, guiding foot traffic toward a unique mural experience while supporting nearby local shops and hidden gems.

Additional details for both of the 2026 Paint CHQ murals, including participating in an artist apprentice program and also the community input sessions for Bemus Point, will be announced in the coming weeks.

Also new for 2026, Paint CHQ is partnering with the CHQ Chamber to launch a new “Murals of Chautauqua” interactive trail map, available through the Bandwango Passholder Experience App. The app serves as an interactive digital passport, allowing users to explore 23 murals throughout Chautauqua County, discover the stories behind the artwork, find out more about the artists, and travel from community to community while supporting local businesses and attractions. The Murals of Chautauqua map is set to debut in time for spring. No download is necessary to use the app, and as an incentive to use it, those who check in at any of the 23 mural sites will be eligible for a 2025 Paint CHQ t-shirt. The Mural Map can be accessed at Go.CHQChamber.org.

The Murals of Chautauqua map features murals in several communities, including Cassadaga, Dunkirk, Falconer, Findley Lake, Forestville, Fredonia, Frewsburg, Jamestown, Lakewood, Mayville, Sherman, Silver Creek, and Westfield.

“These upcoming murals reflect the strong local partnerships that make Paint CHQ possible,” said Rebecca Wurster, planning coordinator for the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development Department and CCPEG. “Each project is community-driven and designed to reflect the character and stories of the places they call home.”

For more information about Paint CHQ visit ChooseCHQ.com/PaintCHQ .