With its bold “Greetings from Benson” text harkening back to a time when these postcards were available in drug stores and five-and-dimes, Benson’s first mural really does have a little bit of everything — from mules and gospel singers to sweet potatoes and trains. Project lead Jennifer Wood and partner Buffy Taylor, from Raleigh and Pittsboro respectively were selected from over 13 artists who submitted renderings and together they completed this mural over a period of 30 days.

Here's some comments from working on this first mural project in Benson. “So many people have stopped and honked and commented,” said Wood about her time painting the mural. “Clearly, everybody is appreciating it and liking it and wanting me to know that — so I think people are excited about it.” “Since being here and talking to the people and hearing their history and their stories… I feel like I’m part of Benson and I can’t wait to come back for Mule Days and all the other events you have,” added Taylor. The two were chosen following a “call to artists” put out by the Benson Art Advisory Board. After sifting through some very talented artists from across the state, the Board ultimately chose Wood and Taylor for their spot-on render of the desired theme — a vintage-inspired postcard. To check out more of Jennifer Wood's work head on over to www.jenniferwoodmurals.com. To see more of Buffy Taylor's work visit www.copeaestheticdesign.com.