Pizza Cheeks Unveiled New Mural in Sioux Falls
A local high school art teacher designed the restaurant's new astronaut-themed mural.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Pizza Cheeks has officially unveiled a new mural at its Sioux Falls restaurant location. The artwork features an astronaut girl and was created by a local educator.
Why it matters
The restaurant selected the design through a public competition to engage the local community. The astronaut motif was chosen because the brand felt it was a fitting theme for the space.
The mural was selected through a competitive process involving voting and social media sharing. While one winning design was chosen, the restaurant has not disclosed the total number of entries received during the competition.
The players
Pizza Cheeks
This is a restaurant located in Sioux Falls that recently hosted a public art competition.
Brit Carmany
She is an art teacher at Jefferson High School who designed the restaurant's new mural.
Jefferson High School
This is a local educational institution where the artist works as an instructor.
The details
Brit Carmany, an art teacher at Jefferson High School, created the mural after participating in a restaurant-sponsored competition. The business utilized a social media voting system to determine the winning design for the restaurant.
Timeline
October 8, 2026: The mural was officially unveiled to the public.
Market Landscape
This project follows a broader trend of businesses using community art competitions to foster local engagement and brand recognition. Such initiatives help restaurants distinguish themselves in a crowded local market by integrating neighborhood identity into their physical storefronts.
Patrons visiting the restaurant can now view the new installation in person as part of the dining experience. The project highlights the integration of local talent into neighborhood commercial spaces.
The takeaway
Engaging the public through creative competitions can be an effective way for businesses to build local goodwill. Residents interested in public art should look for similar collaborations between local schools and neighborhood retailers.
Further reading
For more updates on local businesses, visit the Sioux Falls Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dakotanewsnow.
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