10/20/2026
Have you seen 🧐 the new mural in ?!
Complete earlier this month, the mural - entitled "Meet Us in the Middle!" - celebrates the village's history and its connection to Chautauqua Lake, featuring imagery of the historic Bemus Point-Stow Ferry, summer activities on the water, and nostalgic elements reflecting the community's heritage.
Located on the wall of Village Hall at 13 Alburtus Ave., the installation is the fifth mural completed through the Paint CHQ program, joining murals in Dunkirk, Falconer, Sherman, and Westfield.
"'Meet Us in the Middle!' is a celebration of all things Bemus Point and life on Chautauqua Lake," said Michael Ferrarell, the artist behind the mural. "I'm honored to have had Bemus Point's trust in my visual storytelling and forever grateful knowing this mural will be the first significant piece of public art in the village."
The Paint CHQ Mural Program is made possible in part through grant support from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation and CCPEG. With five murals now completed, CCPEG and Chautauqua County Planning & Development continue to expand public art opportunities across Chautauqua County, helping communities celebrate their heritage while creating distinctive places to live, work, and visit.
For more information about the Paint CHQ Mural Program and participating communities, visit www.choosechq.com/paintchq
