If you’ve taken a walk, run, or drive through any part of Fort Worth it’s likely that you came across one of the many murals this city has on display. Whether on the side of a building, street corner, or alleyway, the vibrant colors + detailed imagery are hard to miss.
Public art (in the form of murals) has been a way for local artists to connect, express themselves + create. The COVID-19 pandemic made connecting difficult, but artists have responded by getting out into the community and showcasing their skills.
In Fort Worth, artists have responded to these isolating circumstances by getting out into the community and painting murals. A mural honoring Army specialist, Vanessa Guillen, is just one example of this artistic camaraderie.
Each mural evokes a different sentiment from city pride to history to inspiration.
Sundance Mural Project
Embracing the movement, Sundance Square + Artspace 111 (a Fort Worth gallery) have launched a mural initiative called T.I.M.E. (Temporal Integral Mural Exhibition). This initiative calls for 12 artists or teams of artists to collaborate + create one large interconnected mural covering two warehouses (three blocks) in Sundance Square.
Artists interested in participating in this collaborative opportunity can apply on a rolling basis. If selected, the artist or artist team will receive $2,000 for their work. The first phase of painting will begin next month.
While you wait for this newest art exhibit to go up, be sure to visit these popular murals already gracing our city.
📍Greetings from Fort Worth at 2900 Race St.
📍Howdy at 1418 N. Sylvania St.
📍Good Vibes Only at 2900 Race St.
📍Dream on Dreamer at 5702 Locke Ave.
📍Inspiration Alley at 200 Carroll St.
