Perry Artists Paint Manhole Lids | News

The city of Perry wants local artists to paint the town one manhole at a time.

Their program called "Lids for Artists" lets people design manhole covers around the city.

Mayor Jimmy Faircloth says anyone from beginners to professional artists can participate. He says artists must first submit their idea to the city council. Once the design is approved, the artist can get to work.

Faircloth thinks the painted lids will bring the community together. He says, "We will have a listing in the Perry Arts Center of the different covers and where they are located. So, people can go out and have a good time trying to find them."

Three lids have been painted so far, one by Chad McMurrian and two by Alicia Pruitt.

Pruitt says she hopes her lids will show others that anything, even manhole covers, can be turned into a work of art.

She says, "I think it will bring more people out and about to see what Perry has to offer."

Faircoth wants everyone to get involved in the program, including schools and neighborhoods. He says he would like to see artwork on every manhole in Perry.