Epic Street Artists are Creating Diverse Grand Rapids Murals
Grand Rapids has literally been painting the town with fun things to do, and that includes amazing murals to brighten our landscape.
For years, murals have been a tool used to breathe life into urban areas. Public art fosters community engagement and jump starts conversations – and we’re pretty sure you’ll want to join in.
Large scale murals adorning buildings, retaining walls, and even the pavement around West Michigan give us a whole host of free art and great photo ops.
While the city has several murals from Art Prizes past, local organizations like the now defunct Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA), and West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (WMCAT), with the support of Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. (DGRI), have regularly brought in mural artists that challenge us to think about our surroundings in new ways.
We scoured the streets of West Michigan – from the city down to the big lake – to compile a map with 100+ murals for you to uncover the next time you need an art fix.
*feature image is Seeking a Pleasant Peninsula! by Son!Visual.
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Find Murals by Neighborhood
Wilcox Park Mural
100 Youell Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Artist: WMCAT Teen Program // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Wilcox Park Mural
100 Youell Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Artist: WMCAT Teen Program // mural in East of Grand Rapids
We Belong
941 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
A collaborative mural between Derrick Hollowell and students and artists at the ACT Team. It's a piece about friendship and inclusion between everyone.
Artist: Derrick Hollowell // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
We Belong
941 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
A collaborative mural between Derrick Hollowell and students and artists at the ACT Team. It's a piece about friendship and inclusion between everyone.
Artist: Derrick Hollowell // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Untitled
576 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: George Eberhardt // mural in Belknap Lookout
Untitled
576 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: George Eberhardt // mural in Belknap Lookout
Wealthy Street Animal Hospital
1052 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Colorful, vibrant mural located on the side of the Wealthy Street Animal Hospital. It's one of Erick Picardo's many pieces!
Artist: Erick Picardo // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Wealthy Street Animal Hospital
1052 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Colorful, vibrant mural located on the side of the Wealthy Street Animal Hospital. It's one of Erick Picardo's many pieces!
Artist: Erick Picardo // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Something for Us
GPS: 42.931535, -85.584742 or Google+ Code: WCJ8+M4C, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mural is located at the entrance of Calvin University.
Artist: Christine Vermeer // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Something for Us
GPS: 42.931535, -85.584742 or Google+ Code: WCJ8+M4C, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mural is located at the entrance of Calvin University.
Artist: Christine Vermeer // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Sailing on the Winds of Change
564 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Nick Nortier // mural in Belknap Lookout
Sailing on the Winds of Change
564 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Nick Nortier // mural in Belknap Lookout
Migration is Beautiful
1403 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Large bird mural by Creston Market.
Artist: Nick Nortier // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Migration is Beautiful
1403 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Large bird mural by Creston Market.
Artist: Nick Nortier // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Metro PCS Mural
1251 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: WMCAT Teen Artists Roxy Jacobs, Sammy Baker, and Nia Mays led by Oscar Neri // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Metro PCS Mural
1251 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: WMCAT Teen Artists Roxy Jacobs, Sammy Baker, and Nia Mays led by Oscar Neri // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Kinfolk
2434 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Artist: Tony WHLGN // mural in Grand Rapids
Kinfolk
2434 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Artist: Tony WHLGN // mural in Grand Rapids
Graydon’s Crossing
1235 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Kyle DeGroff // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Graydon’s Crossing
1235 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Kyle DeGroff // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Grand Rapids Quilt
572 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Eliza Fernand // mural in Belknap Lookout
Grand Rapids Quilt
572 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Eliza Fernand // mural in Belknap Lookout
Generational W(h)ealth
Theme: Black History
2012 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Artist: Esan Sommersell // mural in Grand Rapids
Generational W(h)ealth
Theme: Black History
2012 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Artist: Esan Sommersell // mural in Grand Rapids
Fish
647 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Swimming fish flank the walkway at the Sixth Street dam boat launch.
Artist: Sotir Davidhi // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Fish
647 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Swimming fish flank the walkway at the Sixth Street dam boat launch.
Artist: Sotir Davidhi // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Fiber
1428 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Elyse Flynn // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Fiber
1428 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Elyse Flynn // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Ethel Coe
Theme: Black History
11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
A dedicated mural honoring Ethel Coe who was a renaissance woman, a community activist, musician, actor and civil rights leader.
Artist: Esan Sommersell // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Ethel Coe
Theme: Black History
11 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
A dedicated mural honoring Ethel Coe who was a renaissance woman, a community activist, musician, actor and civil rights leader.
Artist: Esan Sommersell // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Enjoying the Roots of our Positive Struggle
Theme: Black History
703 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: E’lla Webber // mural in Grand Rapids
Enjoying the Roots of our Positive Struggle
Theme: Black History
703 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: E’lla Webber // mural in Grand Rapids
After Dark
1312 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Mural on the side of the Bradley Salon was painted by the artist (@solsticehandmade) for Creston After Dark.
Artist: Dayna Walton // mural in Creston Neighborhood
After Dark
1312 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Mural on the side of the Bradley Salon was painted by the artist (@solsticehandmade) for Creston After Dark.
Artist: Dayna Walton // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Caffeine
2225 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Boho styled mural located outside of Sparrows Coffee shop in the Creston Neighborhood area.
Artist: Maddison // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Caffeine
2225 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Boho styled mural located outside of Sparrows Coffee shop in the Creston Neighborhood area.
Artist: Maddison // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Aztlan
118 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Large and colorful mural painted across the Liquor store and Restaurant in Downtown Grand Rapids.
Artist: Aztlan Morales Romero // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Aztlan
118 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Large and colorful mural painted across the Liquor store and Restaurant in Downtown Grand Rapids.
Artist: Aztlan Morales Romero // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
As Above So Below
Theme: Black History
1405 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Artist: Kristin Zuller // mural in Roosevelt Park
As Above So Below
Theme: Black History
1405 Buchanan Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
Artist: Kristin Zuller // mural in Roosevelt Park
After Dark
966 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Fun and playful mural by Alex Perez located on the side of The Black Napkin.
Artist: Alex Perez // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
After Dark
966 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Fun and playful mural by Alex Perez located on the side of The Black Napkin.
Artist: Alex Perez // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Evolve
Ottawa/Fulton (Located between Social House Kitchen and Vicinity Energy), Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
This 3-sided mural shows GR in the past, present and future.
This was an ArtPrize entry in 2023.
Artist: muralbydesign // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Evolve
Ottawa/Fulton (Located between Social House Kitchen and Vicinity Energy), Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
This 3-sided mural shows GR in the past, present and future.
This was an ArtPrize entry in 2023.
This was an ArtPrize entry in 2023.
Artist: muralbydesign // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Raining Wisdom
45 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Over 300 hours of work went into making this 30 foot by 66 foot elephant mural.
It won the public ArtPrize vote in 2023.
Artist: Abdoulaye Conde // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Raining Wisdom
45 Ottawa NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Over 300 hours of work went into making this 30 foot by 66 foot elephant mural.
It won the public ArtPrize vote in 2023.
It won the public ArtPrize vote in 2023.
Artist: Abdoulaye Conde // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Downtown Wayland Murals
E Superior St & N Main St, Wayland, Michigan 49348
Stop 1: Dahlias and birds span the building near Superior and Main St
Stop 2: Dogs - four cute dogs are ready to greet viewers
Stop 3: Butterflies and rainbows welcome you to Wayland
Artist: Tess Marhofer, Shel Bell Sullivan and Carrie Shelly // mural in Drive from GR
Downtown Wayland Murals
E Superior St & N Main St, Wayland, Michigan 49348
Stop 1: Dahlias and birds span the building near Superior and Main St
Stop 2: Dogs - four cute dogs are ready to greet viewers
Stop 3: Butterflies and rainbows welcome you to Wayland
Stop 2: Dogs - four cute dogs are ready to greet viewers
Stop 3: Butterflies and rainbows welcome you to Wayland
Artist: Tess Marhofer, Shel Bell Sullivan and Carrie Shelly // mural in Drive from GR
Seeking a Pleasant Peninsula!
140 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Colorful, large-scale mural depicting Michigan's natural resources and geological phenomenon.
What can you spy here? Look for the loon, brook trout, sturgeon, Petoskey Stone, Turnip Rock, morels & more.
This 2022 Art Prize entry is just across the street from Rosa Parks Circle.
Son!Visual created this as a call to action to conserve Michigan's natural wonders and wildlife.
Artist: Son! Visual // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Seeking a Pleasant Peninsula!
140 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Colorful, large-scale mural depicting Michigan's natural resources and geological phenomenon.
What can you spy here? Look for the loon, brook trout, sturgeon, Petoskey Stone, Turnip Rock, morels & more.
This 2022 Art Prize entry is just across the street from Rosa Parks Circle.
Son!Visual created this as a call to action to conserve Michigan's natural wonders and wildlife.
What can you spy here? Look for the loon, brook trout, sturgeon, Petoskey Stone, Turnip Rock, morels & more.
This 2022 Art Prize entry is just across the street from Rosa Parks Circle.
Son!Visual created this as a call to action to conserve Michigan's natural wonders and wildlife.
Artist: Son! Visual // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Rainbow Dog
307 Summer Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: Maddie Jackson // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Rainbow Dog
307 Summer Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: Maddie Jackson // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
You Are Here
17 Fountain St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
This massive mural is artist Jeff Zimmerman's take on the people of Grand Rapids.
For his ArtPrize 2010 entry Zimmerman walked the streets of Grand Rapids, looking for citizens that represented the fabric of Grand Rapids. And he included them in this mural!
You Are Here has become an iconic part of Grand Rapids, and is hard to miss on the north side of the Kendall College of Art and Design building. (Corner of Pearl and Division.)
Artist: Jeff Zimmerman // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
You Are Here
17 Fountain St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
This massive mural is artist Jeff Zimmerman's take on the people of Grand Rapids.
For his ArtPrize 2010 entry Zimmerman walked the streets of Grand Rapids, looking for citizens that represented the fabric of Grand Rapids. And he included them in this mural!
You Are Here has become an iconic part of Grand Rapids, and is hard to miss on the north side of the Kendall College of Art and Design building. (Corner of Pearl and Division.)
For his ArtPrize 2010 entry Zimmerman walked the streets of Grand Rapids, looking for citizens that represented the fabric of Grand Rapids. And he included them in this mural!
You Are Here has become an iconic part of Grand Rapids, and is hard to miss on the north side of the Kendall College of Art and Design building. (Corner of Pearl and Division.)
Artist: Jeff Zimmerman // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Dreamchaser
800 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
The deep, rich colors of this mural draw you in and invite you to visualize your own dreams, and reaching out to get them.
This massive mural is found at the corner of Newberry and Ottawa in the city's NW side.
Artist: Kevin Wolfrom // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Dreamchaser
800 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
The deep, rich colors of this mural draw you in and invite you to visualize your own dreams, and reaching out to get them.
This massive mural is found at the corner of Newberry and Ottawa in the city's NW side.
This massive mural is found at the corner of Newberry and Ottawa in the city's NW side.
Artist: Kevin Wolfrom // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Black People's Free Store
Theme: Black History
235 South Division Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
An incredible piece by self taught artist Ijania Cortez of Detroit. While the beauty of the piece is a standalone, the story behind the mural gives it even more depth.
Inspired by the true story of the Black People's Free Store in Grand Rapids, this mural features 3 of the 5 activists who started this radical community support system in the 60's.
Artist: Ijania Cortez // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Black People's Free Store
Theme: Black History
235 South Division Ave, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
An incredible piece by self taught artist Ijania Cortez of Detroit. While the beauty of the piece is a standalone, the story behind the mural gives it even more depth.
Inspired by the true story of the Black People's Free Store in Grand Rapids, this mural features 3 of the 5 activists who started this radical community support system in the 60's.
Inspired by the true story of the Black People's Free Store in Grand Rapids, this mural features 3 of the 5 activists who started this radical community support system in the 60's.
Artist: Ijania Cortez // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Black Joy: Crispus Attucks/Horseshoe Bar Mural
Theme: Black History
359 South Division Ave., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Edwin Anderson // mural in South Division
Black Joy: Crispus Attucks/Horseshoe Bar Mural
Theme: Black History
359 South Division Ave., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Edwin Anderson // mural in South Division
AIDS Resource Center Mural
42 South Division Ave., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Kimberley Kunze and Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium // mural in South Division
AIDS Resource Center Mural
42 South Division Ave., Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Kimberley Kunze and Grand Rapids LGBTQ+ Healthcare Consortium // mural in South Division
Charging Forward
445 6th St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
On the side of Oliver Healthcare Packaging
Artist: Brad Goff // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
Charging Forward
445 6th St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
On the side of Oliver Healthcare Packaging
Artist: Brad Goff // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
Wallphabet
606 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: Dave Battjes // mural in Grand River West Bank
Wallphabet
606 Front Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: Dave Battjes // mural in Grand River West Bank
The Allegory of the Muse
140 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Michael J. Mayosky // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
The Allegory of the Muse
140 Monroe Center NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Michael J. Mayosky // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Show Love, Spread Love
11 Ottawa, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Kyle DeGroff // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Show Love, Spread Love
11 Ottawa, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Kyle DeGroff // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Rumsey Building Mural
880 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Erick Picardo // mural in Roosevelt Park
Rumsey Building Mural
880 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Erick Picardo // mural in Roosevelt Park
Rainbow Road
22 Sheldon Ave E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
The city’s first street installation.
Artist: Joey Salamon // mural in Sheldon Ave
Rainbow Road
22 Sheldon Ave E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
The city’s first street installation.
Artist: Joey Salamon // mural in Sheldon Ave
Untitled
600 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Ellen Rutt Patrick Ethen // mural in Belknap Lookout
Untitled
600 Division Ave N, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Ellen Rutt Patrick Ethen // mural in Belknap Lookout
Sing With Me
33 Sheldon Ave E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
This mural is frequently used as a backdrop for selfies, but few stop to reflect on the meaning behind it.
From the artist statement: “These paintings have become something like a portrait of my life, my strive for perfection and positivity in a world that demands the former.”
Artist: Britney Gerathy // mural in Sheldon Ave
Sing With Me
33 Sheldon Ave E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
This mural is frequently used as a backdrop for selfies, but few stop to reflect on the meaning behind it.
From the artist statement: “These paintings have become something like a portrait of my life, my strive for perfection and positivity in a world that demands the former.”
From the artist statement: “These paintings have become something like a portrait of my life, my strive for perfection and positivity in a world that demands the former.”
Artist: Britney Gerathy // mural in Sheldon Ave
Seen & Scene
261 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
One of the most notable murals found in downtown, it can be spotted while driving along US-131.
The massive mural was completed for Art Prize 10 and covers the entirety of the Plaza Apartment tower’s parking garage.
When you get closer, you can spy the eye behind the artist’s intention. She explains, “At the center of the mural, the eye acts as a symbol of perception, the way we interpret and translate daily events into narratives that inform our identity.
The eye, sourced from a vintage magazine, is painted using a halftone, an old printing technique brought into an entirely new context through a dramatic shift in scale.”
Artist: Ellen Rutt // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Seen & Scene
261 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
One of the most notable murals found in downtown, it can be spotted while driving along US-131.
The massive mural was completed for Art Prize 10 and covers the entirety of the Plaza Apartment tower’s parking garage.
When you get closer, you can spy the eye behind the artist’s intention. She explains, “At the center of the mural, the eye acts as a symbol of perception, the way we interpret and translate daily events into narratives that inform our identity.
The eye, sourced from a vintage magazine, is painted using a halftone, an old printing technique brought into an entirely new context through a dramatic shift in scale.”
The massive mural was completed for Art Prize 10 and covers the entirety of the Plaza Apartment tower’s parking garage.
When you get closer, you can spy the eye behind the artist’s intention. She explains, “At the center of the mural, the eye acts as a symbol of perception, the way we interpret and translate daily events into narratives that inform our identity.
The eye, sourced from a vintage magazine, is painted using a halftone, an old printing technique brought into an entirely new context through a dramatic shift in scale.”
Artist: Ellen Rutt // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Street Art
331 Winter Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: Erick Picardo // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
Street Art
331 Winter Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: Erick Picardo // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
Untitled
11 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Erick Picardo // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Untitled
11 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Erick Picardo // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Nuestra Historia, Nuestra Voz
912 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
In a process that took almost a year, teens from the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan’s Supporting Our Leaders (SOL) program, meticulously researched, designed, and painted a mural, which was completed in 2016, along with assistance from the Cook Arts Center.
“Nuestra Historia, Nuestra Voz” (Our History, Our Voice) celebrates and honors the Hispanic identity with nods to Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Cuba.
Artist: HCWM SOL students // mural in Roosevelt Park
Nuestra Historia, Nuestra Voz
912 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
In a process that took almost a year, teens from the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan’s Supporting Our Leaders (SOL) program, meticulously researched, designed, and painted a mural, which was completed in 2016, along with assistance from the Cook Arts Center.
“Nuestra Historia, Nuestra Voz” (Our History, Our Voice) celebrates and honors the Hispanic identity with nods to Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Cuba.
“Nuestra Historia, Nuestra Voz” (Our History, Our Voice) celebrates and honors the Hispanic identity with nods to Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Cuba.
Artist: HCWM SOL students // mural in Roosevelt Park
Currents to Unknown
26 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Internationally known artist, Natalia Rak, brought her whimsical viewpoint to Ionia Avenue in the summer of 2019, when UICA commissioned her for Exit Space Project 15.
Hailing from Poland, she has also left her mark on our sister city Bielsko-Biała, further linking the two cities.
Artist: Natalia Rak // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Currents to Unknown
26 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Internationally known artist, Natalia Rak, brought her whimsical viewpoint to Ionia Avenue in the summer of 2019, when UICA commissioned her for Exit Space Project 15.
Hailing from Poland, she has also left her mark on our sister city Bielsko-Biała, further linking the two cities.
Hailing from Poland, she has also left her mark on our sister city Bielsko-Biała, further linking the two cities.
Artist: Natalia Rak // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Metaphorest
98 E Fulton, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
The three dimensional aspects of this mural can be found throughout the piece, not just the large mirrored face.
Artist: Tracy Van Duinen // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Metaphorest
98 E Fulton, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
The three dimensional aspects of this mural can be found throughout the piece, not just the large mirrored face.
Artist: Tracy Van Duinen // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Lions & Rabbits
1264 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Creston has already snagged the title of Hottest ZIP code in the country, and it’s got the highest concentration of murals in the city, thanks in no small part to being the home of Lions & Rabbits.
This multifaceted space described itself as an art-driven, event space. Their gallery isn’t limited to inside the building. Along their eastern and northern walls, as well as all along the surrounding cement walls you find dozens of tableaus by various artists.
Lions & Rabbits
1264 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Creston has already snagged the title of Hottest ZIP code in the country, and it’s got the highest concentration of murals in the city, thanks in no small part to being the home of Lions & Rabbits.
This multifaceted space described itself as an art-driven, event space. Their gallery isn’t limited to inside the building. Along their eastern and northern walls, as well as all along the surrounding cement walls you find dozens of tableaus by various artists.
This multifaceted space described itself as an art-driven, event space. Their gallery isn’t limited to inside the building. Along their eastern and northern walls, as well as all along the surrounding cement walls you find dozens of tableaus by various artists.
Love for Our Trees is Love for Ourselves
231 Marion Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: Kelly Allen // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
Love for Our Trees is Love for Ourselves
231 Marion Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: Kelly Allen // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
In Our Element
48 Front Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
On Front Street, you will find “In Our Element” on the northern side of the underpass.
This multi-paneled piece, originally created for Art Prize 7 has many hidden Grand Rapids references.
If you view it from across the street, big picture thinkers can admire the larger than life lightsaber that makes fun use of the available natural light.
Artist: Ruben Ubiera // mural in Grand River West Bank
In Our Element
48 Front Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
On Front Street, you will find “In Our Element” on the northern side of the underpass.
This multi-paneled piece, originally created for Art Prize 7 has many hidden Grand Rapids references.
If you view it from across the street, big picture thinkers can admire the larger than life lightsaber that makes fun use of the available natural light.
This multi-paneled piece, originally created for Art Prize 7 has many hidden Grand Rapids references.
If you view it from across the street, big picture thinkers can admire the larger than life lightsaber that makes fun use of the available natural light.
Artist: Ruben Ubiera // mural in Grand River West Bank
Grand Rapids Public Museum Murals
272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Stop by the Grand Rapids Public Museum to check out the murals along the entrance featuring some of their most popular exhibits, like Finny the Whale and the Spillman Carousel.
Artist: Unknown // mural in Grand River West Bank
Grand Rapids Public Museum Murals
272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Stop by the Grand Rapids Public Museum to check out the murals along the entrance featuring some of their most popular exhibits, like Finny the Whale and the Spillman Carousel.
Artist: Unknown // mural in Grand River West Bank
Grandmother’s Garden
217 W Savidge St, Spring Lake, Michigan 49456
If you follow the bike path east, behind Plantegna’s Cleaners you will find Christi Dreese’s “Grandmother’s Garden,” a bevy of blossoms all local to west Michigan.
Artist: Christi Dreese // mural in Drive from GR
Grandmother’s Garden
217 W Savidge St, Spring Lake, Michigan 49456
If you follow the bike path east, behind Plantegna’s Cleaners you will find Christi Dreese’s “Grandmother’s Garden,” a bevy of blossoms all local to west Michigan.
Artist: Christi Dreese // mural in Drive from GR
Untitled
341 Ellsworth Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Louise (Ouizi) Chen // mural in Roosevelt Park
Untitled
341 Ellsworth Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Louise (Ouizi) Chen // mural in Roosevelt Park
Fish Eye View
301 W Savidge St, Spring Lake, Michigan 49456
“Fish Eye View” by local artist Joel Schoon-Tannis is especially big hit thanks to its prime location next to the entirely new playground at Whistle Stop Park.
JEST’s distinctive style can also be found inside the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum: the Gerber Foundation Book Nook mural that features many popular characters from nursery stories , was spearheaded by Joel as well!
Artist: Joel Schoon-Tanis // mural in Drive from GR
Fish Eye View
301 W Savidge St, Spring Lake, Michigan 49456
“Fish Eye View” by local artist Joel Schoon-Tannis is especially big hit thanks to its prime location next to the entirely new playground at Whistle Stop Park.
JEST’s distinctive style can also be found inside the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum: the Gerber Foundation Book Nook mural that features many popular characters from nursery stories , was spearheaded by Joel as well!
JEST’s distinctive style can also be found inside the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum: the Gerber Foundation Book Nook mural that features many popular characters from nursery stories , was spearheaded by Joel as well!
Artist: Joel Schoon-Tanis // mural in Drive from GR
Community Mural
18 La Grave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Andee Rudloff // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Community Mural
18 La Grave Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Andee Rudloff // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Celebrating Diversity
141 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Erick Picardo // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Celebrating Diversity
141 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Erick Picardo // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
EECO X AVE4ART
106 S Division, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
The multilevel parking lot between 106 & 108 on South Division is home to four different murals alone.
On the northern wall you can find what remains of the EECO X AVE4ART Mural. Painted for Art Prize 5 as a collaboration of local artist Erwin Erkfitz and the ArtWorks program, this piece encompassed both this wall as well at the split level embankments.
Artist: Erwin Erkfitz // mural in South Division
EECO X AVE4ART
106 S Division, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
The multilevel parking lot between 106 & 108 on South Division is home to four different murals alone.
On the northern wall you can find what remains of the EECO X AVE4ART Mural. Painted for Art Prize 5 as a collaboration of local artist Erwin Erkfitz and the ArtWorks program, this piece encompassed both this wall as well at the split level embankments.
On the northern wall you can find what remains of the EECO X AVE4ART Mural. Painted for Art Prize 5 as a collaboration of local artist Erwin Erkfitz and the ArtWorks program, this piece encompassed both this wall as well at the split level embankments.
Artist: Erwin Erkfitz // mural in South Division
Creative Inversion
333 Division St, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Not all murals are created by world famous artists, but sometimes are surrounded in mystery, like this one at the corner of Division & Goodrich.
Artist: Taylor // mural in South Division
Creative Inversion
333 Division St, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Not all murals are created by world famous artists, but sometimes are surrounded in mystery, like this one at the corner of Division & Goodrich.
Artist: Taylor // mural in South Division
Heartside Community Mural
106 S Division, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Due to deterioration of EECO X AVE4ART, the portion on the western walls was replaced during Art Prize 9, with a mural done by local teens from the Cook Arts Center.
Artist: Cook Arts Center Youth Program // mural in South Division
Heartside Community Mural
106 S Division, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Due to deterioration of EECO X AVE4ART, the portion on the western walls was replaced during Art Prize 9, with a mural done by local teens from the Cook Arts Center.
Artist: Cook Arts Center Youth Program // mural in South Division
Central District Cyclery
1309 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Elliot Chaltry // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Central District Cyclery
1309 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Elliot Chaltry // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Buitenbeentjes Op De Laan
1 Weston Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Tom Duimstra // mural in South Division
Buitenbeentjes Op De Laan
1 Weston Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Tom Duimstra // mural in South Division
Palate/Palette
405 Seward Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
On the West Side is the chromatic, food themed mural “Palate/Palette” by Lara Nguyen created for the Bridge Street Market.
This vibrant rainbow adds some color to an otherwise drab cement parking garage.
Artist: Lara Nguyen // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
Palate/Palette
405 Seward Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
On the West Side is the chromatic, food themed mural “Palate/Palette” by Lara Nguyen created for the Bridge Street Market.
This vibrant rainbow adds some color to an otherwise drab cement parking garage.
This vibrant rainbow adds some color to an otherwise drab cement parking garage.
Artist: Lara Nguyen // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
Be the Light
822 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
“Be the Light” by Tamara Brown, a Lansing based artist, was an entry in Art Prize 9 and was inspired Basilica of Sangrada Familia designed by Antoni Gaudi.
Artist: Tamara Brown // mural in Belknap Lookout
Be the Light
822 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
“Be the Light” by Tamara Brown, a Lansing based artist, was an entry in Art Prize 9 and was inspired Basilica of Sangrada Familia designed by Antoni Gaudi.
Artist: Tamara Brown // mural in Belknap Lookout
African Community Center Mural
Theme: Black History
1017 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
The Wealthy Street Corridor in East Hills is another concentrated area of murals.
One of the largest ones can be found behind the Brick Road Pizza Co. building. Created in 2008, this mural was part of the final result of Grand Valley State University students, Carrie Schoeborn’s and Dennis Nagelkirk’s, participation in the Student Summer Scholar program.
Working with the African Community Center, which at the time was located at this address, they met with many of the client the center served– refugee immigrants from African nations, to offer support groups, ESL classes, computer training, and other services.
The artists wanted to show the transition of emigrating through the mural. While this particular non-profit is no longer servicing the community, the discussion and awareness that this piece brings, adds value to the neighborhood.
Artist: Carrie Schoenborn Dennis Nagelkirk and // mural in East of Grand Rapids
African Community Center Mural
Theme: Black History
1017 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
The Wealthy Street Corridor in East Hills is another concentrated area of murals.
One of the largest ones can be found behind the Brick Road Pizza Co. building. Created in 2008, this mural was part of the final result of Grand Valley State University students, Carrie Schoeborn’s and Dennis Nagelkirk’s, participation in the Student Summer Scholar program.
Working with the African Community Center, which at the time was located at this address, they met with many of the client the center served– refugee immigrants from African nations, to offer support groups, ESL classes, computer training, and other services.
The artists wanted to show the transition of emigrating through the mural. While this particular non-profit is no longer servicing the community, the discussion and awareness that this piece brings, adds value to the neighborhood.
One of the largest ones can be found behind the Brick Road Pizza Co. building. Created in 2008, this mural was part of the final result of Grand Valley State University students, Carrie Schoeborn’s and Dennis Nagelkirk’s, participation in the Student Summer Scholar program.
Working with the African Community Center, which at the time was located at this address, they met with many of the client the center served– refugee immigrants from African nations, to offer support groups, ESL classes, computer training, and other services.
The artists wanted to show the transition of emigrating through the mural. While this particular non-profit is no longer servicing the community, the discussion and awareness that this piece brings, adds value to the neighborhood.
Artist: Carrie Schoenborn Dennis Nagelkirk and // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Blended Blooms
730 Seminole Rd, Norton Shores, Michigan 49441
Artist: Jimmy Cobb // mural in Drive from GR
Blended Blooms
730 Seminole Rd, Norton Shores, Michigan 49441
Artist: Jimmy Cobb // mural in Drive from GR
Imagine That!
11 Sheldon Ave E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Covering the facade of the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, it is a massive mosaic mural that was runner up in the very first Art Prize.
Artist: Tracy Van Duinen // mural in Sheldon Ave
Imagine That!
11 Sheldon Ave E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Covering the facade of the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, it is a massive mosaic mural that was runner up in the very first Art Prize.
Artist: Tracy Van Duinen // mural in Sheldon Ave
I Love You
2458 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Erick Picardo // mural in Creston Neighborhood
I Love You
2458 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Erick Picardo // mural in Creston Neighborhood
The G-Rap Map
33 Sheldon Ave E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Justin Smith // mural in Sheldon Ave
The G-Rap Map
33 Sheldon Ave E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Justin Smith // mural in Sheldon Ave
Gramophone Mural
20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Nick Nortier // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Gramophone Mural
20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Nick Nortier // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Follow Your Heart
368 Diamond Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Artist: Dave Battjes // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Follow Your Heart
368 Diamond Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Artist: Dave Battjes // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Amalgamation
1038 Bemis St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Artist: Kimberly Lavon // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Amalgamation
1038 Bemis St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Artist: Kimberly Lavon // mural in East of Grand Rapids
River For All
GPS: 42°58’14.3″N 85°40’32.8″W or Google+ Code: X8CF+7M, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Painted staircase (done by the folks at Lions & Rabbits) that takes you down to the Riverwalk trail.
Artist: Lions & Rabbits // mural in Grand River West Bank
River For All
GPS: 42°58’14.3″N 85°40’32.8″W or Google+ Code: X8CF+7M, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Painted staircase (done by the folks at Lions & Rabbits) that takes you down to the Riverwalk trail.
Artist: Lions & Rabbits // mural in Grand River West Bank
Madcap Coffee Company
1041 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Pat Perry // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Madcap Coffee Company
1041 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Pat Perry // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Anishinaabek
288 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Below Pearl Street, you find yourself strolling through “Anishinaabek,” which depicts scenes of the plum orchard that used to grow along the river as well as other imagery honoring the heritage of the Anishinaabe people.
The mural, entered in Art Prize 10 under UICA Outside, continues up the stairwell that leads back up to street level.
Artist: Alan Compo // mural in Grand River West Bank
Anishinaabek
288 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Below Pearl Street, you find yourself strolling through “Anishinaabek,” which depicts scenes of the plum orchard that used to grow along the river as well as other imagery honoring the heritage of the Anishinaabe people.
The mural, entered in Art Prize 10 under UICA Outside, continues up the stairwell that leads back up to street level.
The mural, entered in Art Prize 10 under UICA Outside, continues up the stairwell that leads back up to street level.
Artist: Alan Compo // mural in Grand River West Bank
River North Public House
2115 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Mark Rumsey // mural in Creston Neighborhood
River North Public House
2115 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Mark Rumsey // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Swanky’s Pizzeria Mural
1300 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Travis Lind // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Swanky’s Pizzeria Mural
1300 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Travis Lind // mural in Creston Neighborhood
The Bradley Salon Mural
1312 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Dayna Walton // mural in Creston Neighborhood
The Bradley Salon Mural
1312 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Dayna Walton // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Mycorrhizal Network
1365 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Colby Roanhorse // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Mycorrhizal Network
1365 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
Artist: Colby Roanhorse // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Chaotic Growth
44 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Erwin Erkfitz // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Chaotic Growth
44 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Erwin Erkfitz // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Stella’s Skull Pile
53 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Erwin Erkfitz // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Stella’s Skull Pile
53 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Erwin Erkfitz // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Schematic in Two Parts
68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Jeff VandenBerg // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Schematic in Two Parts
68 Commerce Ave SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Jeff VandenBerg // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Humanity at the Crossroads
185 Oakes Street SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Daan Hoekstra // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
Humanity at the Crossroads
185 Oakes Street SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Daan Hoekstra // mural in Downtown Grand Rapids
616 Title Agency
1171 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Katherine Williams // mural in Creston Neighborhood
616 Title Agency
1171 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Katherine Williams // mural in Creston Neighborhood
Grand Rapids Furniture City
2 Cherry St SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Richard Haas // mural in South Division
Grand Rapids Furniture City
2 Cherry St SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Richard Haas // mural in South Division
Submit Mural
139 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: George Eberhardt // mural in South Division
Submit Mural
139 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: George Eberhardt // mural in South Division
Inspiration and Beyond
101 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Dan Fenelon // mural in South Division
Inspiration and Beyond
101 Sheldon Blvd SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Dan Fenelon // mural in South Division
Grand Rapids’ Living Room
GPS: 42.967562,-85.676188 or Google+ Code: X89F+2G, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Artist: Joe Parsaca // mural in Grand River West Bank
Grand Rapids’ Living Room
GPS: 42.967562,-85.676188 or Google+ Code: X89F+2G, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Artist: Joe Parsaca // mural in Grand River West Bank
West Leonard Mural
422 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: George Eberhardt // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
West Leonard Mural
422 Leonard St. NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: George Eberhardt // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
Floating Buildings
536 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: Nick Nortier // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
Floating Buildings
536 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: Nick Nortier // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
Looking Up, Looking Out
567 11th St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: George Eberhardt // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
Looking Up, Looking Out
567 11th St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: George Eberhardt // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
Out of the Blue
747 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: ArtWorks led by Laura Weber // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
Out of the Blue
747 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504
Artist: ArtWorks led by Laura Weber // mural in Grand Rapids West Side
The Infamous Artist Man
710 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Reb Roberts // mural in East of Grand Rapids
The Infamous Artist Man
710 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Artist: Reb Roberts // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Wealthy Theatre Annex Mural
1110 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Artist: UICA // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Wealthy Theatre Annex Mural
1110 Wealthy St SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
Artist: UICA // mural in East of Grand Rapids
Murals Scavenger Hunt
PS – Here’s a bonus (printable, click on the image) scavenger hunt!
The link to the murals map seems to be broken? (Not pulling up on Safari or Firefox.) Is that no longer being maintained, or is there somewhere else we can access?
I’m surprised the Charging Forward Mural on the West side (Seward between 6th and 7th) didn’t make the cut:)
Daisy’s Emporium/Warehouse Two Antiques in Spring Lake on Savidge also has a mural on the street facing side of the building as well as the parking lot area too. Hoping to add it to this list. Thanks.
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This is Absolutely Wonderful. Thank you so much for putting such an Amazing experience together.
Another new mural is hitting Creston: IG @daydreamsbypaige at the Renee Austin Wedding Salon…. a dreamy floral mural =)
Another lead on a mural in the works: Christi Dreese is slated to adorn the Mary A White Elementary school in Grand Haven with a commissioned mural.
Greetings! I would like to make an addition to the list as well. In Holland, there is a beautiful mural of the long-gone, yet beloved Windmill Gas Station in its former location 4 miles away from US31. on corner of 32nd and 64th/160th. Worth the drive!
Thanks for the lead, Linda! I remember that this was on my original research list, but was not able to verify it, but as soon as we get a chance we will check it out and add it our list when it’s updated!
Dear Future Steph (or whomever else maybe updating this), please add the mural that is located at the The Other Way Fresh Market located on the western wall of 706 W Fulton. Designed by Pantry Director Cheri McClain-Beatty and then brought to life by a team of volunteers in September 2018.