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Auburn’s Theodore Case mural unveiling set for October 16
When is the unveiling scheduled?
The Theodore Case mural unveiling is scheduled for 5 p.m. local time Friday, October 16, 2026, in downtown Auburn, New York. According to David Wilcox’s October 8 report in The Citizen, the gathering will take place near the mural at the corner of Genesee Street and Loop Road. The work is on the east-facing wall of the Nolan Block.
What does the mural depict?
The mural honors sound-on-film inventor Theodore Case through his portrait and imagery celebrating his work. The Citizen identifies the work as “The Magic of Sound & Light.” Its photo caption uses the fuller title “Theodore Case: The Magic of Sound & Light.”
Who designed and installed the work?
Arthur the Artist designed the mural, and A&M Graphics installed it, according to The Citizen. The photo caption identifies the artist as Arthur Hutchinson and names Matt Ferguson as the owner of A&M Graphics. The Cayuga Museum of History & Art organized the mural project. Museum Executive Director Kirsten Wise appears with Hutchinson and Ferguson in the accompanying photograph of the mural image.
What is planned after the unveiling?
A wrap party is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Cayuga Museum of History & Art’s Carriage House Theater. Downtown Deli will provide food, and a cash bar is planned. Admission is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome for mural maintenance and outdoor signage.
Where should street-art visitors look?
The Nolan Block’s east-facing wall is the location to look for when seeking out this mural. The Genesee Street and Loop Road corner provides the street reference for a visit; the map can help when exploring local street art. For further information about the program, visit cayugamuseum.org or call (315) 253-8051.
Source: The Citizen (Auburn, N.Y.), "Unveiling announced for new downtown Auburn mural" (October 8, 2026)