5 Murals That Prove Baltimore Art Is Too Beautiful To Miss
Seen throughout Baltimore, Maryland, street art adds vibrancy to neighborhoods once marked by vacant lots and decaying buildings. The hundreds of murals spread throughout the city are as essential to its identity as crabcakes or the Inner Harbor. Baltimore art is a bright reminder that Charm City cares about creativity and knows how street artists can make a positive impact on their community.
Historic Druid Heights, Artist: Michelle Santos, Address: 1940 Druid Hill Ave. Michelle Santos worked with the Druid Heights Neighborhood Association to design a mural that honors women who have made an impact in the community. At the center, two touching hands represent connection within the northwest Baltimore community and the work residents perform with their hands. The sun in the background is the light found within the neighborhood. Photo Credit: Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts
5 Murals That Prove Baltimore Art Is Too Beautiful To Miss The Baltimore Office of Promotion & the Arts (BOPA) introduced the Baltimore Mural Program in 1975, which has since overseen the installation of more than 150 murals throughout the city. Other programs led by private companies and community groups have since come along. Some developers are even using murals to add value to their properties. Check out these five murals where you can see Baltimore street art and the city’s creative spirit shine!
“Learn, Grow, Evolve,” Lead Artist: Megan Lewis, Address: 3198 Old York Rd. On the side of a Rite Aid a few blocks east of Johns Hopkins University, a woman urges passersby to “evolve.” The notice is featured in bright yellow capital letters inside the hoop of her earrings, highlighting a message that area residents wanted the artwork to convey. The mural was painted for the Art @ Work program, launched by Jubilee Arts and BOPA, designed to connect teens with career opportunities in the arts. Photo Credit: Sam Selby
