Walton Artist Collaborative plans murals, programs and more

Arts initiatives aren t just for metropolitan areas. Amanda Bollmann and the Walton Artist Collaborative are bringing these opportunities to suburban and rural Boone County as well. The Walton Artist Collaborative is a relatively new addition to the city and they re enthusiastic. The group, which started in April 2026, meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. to discuss arts initiatives they can implement throughout the city and programming plans. When Walton resident Amanda Bollmann approached Mayor Terri Courtney with this idea earlier this year, Courtney knew the city needed this organization. Now, she attends meetings and helps out whenever possible. “It s an outlet for creative minds to bring our community members together for a common goal,” Courtney said. “They’re sharing ideas, being creative and improving our community. They are offering something that s never been offered here before.” Bollmann first approached Courtney about a local arts initiative