Destination Paw Paw and Paw Paw DDA invite the community to celebrate new public art and more ways to explore Paw Paw 

Destination Paw Paw and the Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority (DDA) invite the community to celebrate the completion of a new butterfly mural with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 26 at 10 a.m. at Paw Paw Village Hall, 111 E. Michigan Ave. 

Created by artist Breanna Wood of Queen B. Artistry, the interactive mural was a project of the Paw Paw DDA and made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor. The artwork invites residents and visitors to step into the mural, spread their wings and “be the butterfly” in the heart of downtown Paw Paw. 

“Public art brings energy and personality to downtown Paw Paw,” said Mary Springer, Paw Paw DDA Director. “We’re excited to see this mural become a place where residents and visitors can stop, take a photo, and enjoy our downtown.” 

The butterfly mural comes as Paw Paw continues to expand public art throughout the community. Destination Paw Paw and the Paw Paw DDA are also collaborating on a series of mini murals designed to encourage exploration and create new experiences for residents and visitors. 

Wood has completed eight mini murals so far, which will eventually become part of a community scavenger hunt. Participants will be encouraged to search for the artwork throughout Paw Paw, discovering local businesses, attractions, and other community highlights along the way. 

“Public art gives us another way to create memorable experiences and encourage people to explore,” said Janice Chittle, Destination Experience Manager for Destination Paw Paw. “The butterfly mural is a fun addition to downtown, and with the mini-mural scavenger hunt coming next, we’re excited to give people even more reasons to get out and discover Paw Paw.” 

Wood, who recently relocated to the Kalamazoo area from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is a muralist and multidisciplinary artist. Through Queen B. Artistry, her work includes large-scale community murals, live wedding paintings, custom portraits and other commissioned artwork.

Those unable to attend the ribbon cutting can experience the mural during the Paw Paw Wine & Harvest Festival, September 11–13. Festivalgoers are encouraged to stop by Village Hall, “be the butterfly” and snap a photo while enjoying one of Paw Paw’s signature annual events. 

The public is invited to attend the ribbon cutting, meet the artist, and celebrate the newest addition to Paw Paw’s growing collection of public art. 

Event Details 

What: Butterfly Mural Ribbon Cutting 

When: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 10 a.m. 

Where: Paw Paw Village Hall, 111 E. Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, MI 

Artist: Breanna Wood, Queen B. Artistry