While we were exploring Cincinnati we came across this mural. Some information I found about this…read moremural " ArtWorks added a new work of public art to the East Walnut Hills neighborhood in partnership with St. Francis de Sales School in summer 2020. Local artist Brandon Hawkins designed his first community mural and led a team of five Youth Apprentices to create the work. Celebrating the energy and potential that lives within each child, the design features youth of diverse ages and backgrounds as the focal point, surrounded by florals to illustrate growth. Located at the intersection of Madison and Woodburn Avenues, this new mural adds vibrancy and beauty to this bustling revitalized business district."

We were out and about and we saw this mural. According to the website. "ArtWorks and Price Hill…read moreWill collaborated to create a mural in the round at 821 Purcell Avenue. Inspired by the Latinx community of Price Hill, this mural project represents the vibrancy of the culture influence in the neighborhood. Community engagement was built into all stages of the project from creative direction, artist selection, youth apprentice employment, and dedication celebration. Batres Gilvin, an artist collaborative made up of Art Academy and UC DAAP graduates Bradly Gilvin and Karla Batres Gilvin, led the project. Batres Gilvin are artists, educators, and community arts facilitators who emphasize accessibility and inclusivity."

This is a nice mural that is parnership with the YMCA. More information I found on their website;…read more"In celebration of their 150th anniversary, YWCA Greater Cincinnati partnered with ArtWorks to create a large-scale mural honoring this major milestone. Lead Teaching Artist Rebecca Nava, Teaching Artists Mark Hanavan and Prince Lang, led a team of 12 Youth Apprentices to paint this inspiring mural. Designed by Chicago-based artist and designer Molly Costello, this mural celebrates the YWCA's mission and legacy to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Characters are portrayed working together to pursue a more equitable and just world for the benefit and inclusion of all people. The design nods to the work of women and minority leaders throughout history, and seeks to inspire and empower viewers of all ages, ethnicities, and gender identities, today." This is a great mural with many positive meanings. Check it out when you are in the area

This is a nice mural located off reading road. As I was looking up details about this mural I came…read moreacross this information. "In Partnership with North Avondale Business Association & North Avondale Neighborhood Association. Rich with history and diversity, North Avondale has been described as "a beautiful piece of heaven in the middle of the city...a place where you know your neighbors and care about each other." This 880-square foot mural honors this historic neighborhood's character and community. The design represents strength and aspiration (the pillars), freedom and gentleness (the morning doves), beauty (the flowers) and music and arts (the lire)."

This mural is located on the Newport flood wall. It is the work of Gina Erardi who completed it in…read more2020 as part of a series of 9 such murals celebrating Newport's 225th anniversary. It was inspired by the old Southgate Street School, the city's only African American school during the time of segregation, and Newport's historic commitment to educate all its residents even during segregation. In preparation for making this mural Erardi interviewed former students of the school and even had a former student, Virinda Garland Doddy, assist with the murals design The mural is in great shape and depicts a teacher helping a little girl write on a chalkboard and a man and a woman in a cap and gown. The background is a wave of color. The mural was funded by a $13,000 grant from the Horizon Fund of Northern Kentucky. Parking here to get a closer look is kind if tricky. It is located off of a pretty busy street with no parking. There is a lot of parking garages within a reasonable walking distance. Anyway, as with most murals that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. You may want to consider planning out additional stops at many of the other murals in the area or making this stop part of a larger itinerary to maximize your time and trip. I just did a mural tour between Newport and Cincinnati. Fun fact: The Southgate Street School is still standing today and serves now as the Newport History Museum.

"ArtWorks painted a mural that celebrates and uplifts women who are returning citizens, who have…read morepreviously been incarcerated. This mural depicts women living in our community who have returned home, became leaders and sought to break down the stigma surrounding those with criminal records who have re-entered society. The mural's design features 5 women. From the left: Sheila Donaldson Johnson, senior paralegal at OJPC, DeAnna Hoskins, president and CEO of JustLeadership USA, a national organization dedicated to decarceration and who created the first office of re-entry in Hamilton County; Tyra Patterson, social justice activist and community outreach strategy specialist with Ohio Justice and Policy Center (OJPC); Tracy Brumfield, the founder of RISE, a publication that provides information and resources to inmates in preparation for release; and Belinda Coulter-Harris who now works at Cincinnati Works, where she helps to connect people coming home to jobs and resources. Time Saved vs. Time Served was brought to life through a team of eight Youth Apprentices and two Teaching Artists. The mural design was directed by Patterson and Russell Craig, an accomplished artist and returning citizen from Philadelphia. Jayme Santini, a local artist who is a returning citizen, co-created the mural with Patterson and Craig. This mural is ArtWorks' 200th. Learn more about this work of art. "

The living mural located in downtown Covington Kentucky is created by the artist group called "the…read moreLondon police". The mural is massive and features a dog with a space helmet and stick looking people with numbers counting up to 15. Kinds reminds me of the old highlights magazine games I would play as a child. While I'm not sure exactly what is happening in this mural or the meaning of it I do enjoy it. It's massive and fun. Also it is right across the street from another cool mural that features the plant from the movie little shop of horrors saying "feed me more". So a pretty cool area to check out for public art lovers.

This is a neat mural that has a good meaning behind it. Had to be difficult to paint this with…read moretraffic coming and going. A little bit of history behind this mural. "Just as nature inspires art, art inspires actions to defend wild places and the wild creatures that live in them." With this in mind, the Center for Biological Diversity's Endangered Species Mural Project works with artists, scientists, and organizers to bring endangered wildlife onto the streets of cities and towns around the country. These murals are imagined as tools to help celebrate local endangered species within communities, and to encourage people to make connections between conservation and community strength. Spearheaded by Portland artist Roger Peet, the mural project promotes an affinity for the natural world and the diverse species that help define it."(www.biologicaldiversity.org) For the 17th installment of the Endangered Species Mural Project, Roger Peet partnered with ArtWorks to create two murals along Cincinnati's Little Miami Scenic Trail to feature the Indiana Bat on the walls of a 1,000 square-foot underpass. Roger worked with a team of two Junior Teaching Artists and one Youth Apprentice to paint the murals over a one-week period" Cool meaning behind this mural and it is worth checking out when you are in the area.