Battle Acre Mural Proposal Deadline is Extended

From the tip of the North Point peninsula to the heart of Dundalk, many areas of the Greater Dundalk community played significant roles in the War of 1812 and the Battle of North Point.

And now artists are invited to submit mural proposals to celebrate that role and let everyone know of the historical significance of Battle Acre.

The Dundalk Renaissance Corp., in partnership with several other organizations, is commissioning a mural that will cover an exterior wall of the Charlesmont Shopping Center on North Point Road.

The mural will be visible from Battle Acre Park, and is across the street from North Point State Battlefield, where the Battle of North Point was waged, according to a statement from DRC officials.

"Baltimore County citizens played a vital role in America's history, stalling British troops as they sought to destroy Baltimore," Fran Taylor, chairman of the Baltimore County War of 1812 Advisory Committee, said in the statement. "This mural will be a reminder of the spirit and commitment of our citizens at the Battle of North Point."

The organization has invited mural artists to submit images for consideration for this mural commission. Experienced mural artists over age 18 may submit proposals until Friday, May 31. An artists' briefing packet can be found on DRC's website.

The mural is scheduled to be completed by Defenders Day—Sept. 12, 2014—the 200th anniversary of the Battle of North Point, according to DRC officials.

Primary funding for the War of 1812 mural is through a grant from the citizens of Baltimore County, through the Baltimore County Commission on Arts & Sciences.