McDonald's Mural to Debut in Dayton on October 20
A Belmont High School student will see his winning artwork unveiled as a new mural at a local McDonald's restaurant.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Hispanic
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Junior Avila, a student at Belmont High School, is set to have his design unveiled as a new 5-foot-by-5-foot mural on October 20, 2026. The artwork, selected for the McDonald's Golden Arches Mural Program, will be displayed at the 1032 South Smithville Road location.
Why it matters
The project serves to highlight local students' creative talent while commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month through community-focused artistic expression. It provides both individual recognition for the artist and financial support for the school art department.
The mural measures 5 feet by 5 feet and will be permanently installed at the McDonald's at 1032 South Smithville Road. The student winner receives $1,000, while the Belmont High School art department earns a $500 grant.
The players
Junior Avila
He is a student at Belmont High School who won the design competition for the mural.
Belmont High School
This is the local educational institution where the winning artist is currently enrolled as a student.
McDonald's
This global fast-food corporation manages the Golden Arches Mural Program to feature community art.
The details
Students at Belmont High School participated by blending McDonald's imagery with unique interpretations of Dayton to create their submissions. The winning mural was chosen as part of a broader corporate initiative to feature regional student work.
Timeline
The mural unveiling is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 3 p.m.
Culture Shift
The McDonald's Golden Arches Mural Program continues a trend of corporate-sponsored public art initiatives aimed at fostering community engagement. This unveiling follows the pattern of local expansion established by the program.
Dayton residents can visit the mural at 1032 South Smithville Road starting on October 20. The project also provides the Belmont High School art department with $500 in funding for future creative classroom projects.
The takeaway
Supporting student-led art projects helps strengthen the connection between global brands and their local neighborhoods. Residents interested in youth art can look for similar community-driven creative showcases in their own districts.
Further reading
Learn more about local cultural events and student achievements in the Dayton Hispanic section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKEF.
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