The MAX Project

The MAX Project: Murphy Art Xplosion

Imagine entering a small rural Smoky Mountain town and discovering big Art panels all over the downtown buildings!
The creative concept of the Valley River Arts Guild is to showcase 5'x3' framed canvas art as an Outdoor Art Gallery on the outside brick facades of the old historic walls of downtown Murphy, North Carolina, to be enjoyed 24/7 in an outdoor setting.
The Valley River Arts Guild has created
The MAX Project: Murphy Art Xplosion.
We have designed a beautiful logo
and have begun hanging art outdoors at the Murphy Art Center and 14 locations throughout downtown Murphy.
Start your Art Trail walk from The MAC, Murphy Art Center, located at 12 Peachtree Street, on the Square, downtown Murphy. Continue down each street to discover all of the gorgeous outdoor canvas panels which change seasonally.

As this project grows with our plans and dreams of more than 70 art panels, we invite the public to enjoy a variety of shows, including a Senior's (50+) Art Show, and Juried Art Shows that will highlight the talented artists of the area. Featured art will include canvas prints of paintings, photography, digital art, and mixed media artworks by well-known as well as emerging Hidden Gem artists from the region. The artworks in The MAX Project will change seasonally and will showcase a new show for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter every three months all over downtown. Follow the Art Trail to discover each new artwork and celebrate art in our Murphy Art Xplosion Outdoor Art Gallery!
Come to Murphy and celebrate our rich cultural heritage through the art of our area!