Lead with Love is a new mural on the Tamarac Community Center. It is the sixth mural in the Lead…read morewith Love mural series by renowned artist Cey Adams, created through a partnership between the Community Foundation of Broward and Business for the Arts Broward. Running from fall 2024 through 2027, the Lead with Love campaign will bring nine distinctive, love-themed murals to nine Broward County communities. The initiative uses public art to inspire unity, encourage cultural engagement, spark conversations, and bring a little more joy to the community. Cey Adams is an American visual artist, graphic designer, and author who served as the founding creative director of Def Jam Recordings. He has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Jay-Z, and Mary J. Blige. Adams began his career as a graffiti artist in the late 1970s and early 1980s and studied painting at New York's School of Visual Arts. His work has been exhibited alongside renowned artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. Today, Adams is internationally recognized for his influential contributions to hip-hop graphic design and contemporary art. Adams has previously created LOVE murals in cities including Detroit and Jackson, Michigan; New Bedford and Chelsea, Massachusetts; St. Paul, Minnesota; Brooklyn and Manhattan, New York; and North Omaha, Nebraska. Now, his work can be found right here in Broward County. The message behind these murals is such a great one, and it is always fun to spot a new one when it pops up. Other Lead with Love murals can be found along Las Olas Boulevard and in Kingsley Park in Plantation. The colorful, love-themed artwork also makes a great backdrop for photos. If you're out at the next Untapped event keep an eye out for the mural and spread the love.

Lead with Love is a mural at the Dania Beach Marina unveiled in March 2025. It is the third mural…read morein the Lead with Love mural series by renowned artist Cey Adams, created through a partnership between the Community Foundation of Broward and Business for the Arts Broward. This mural is unique in that also includes the city motto of Dania Beach " "Sea it. Live it. Love it." Running from fall 2024 through 2027, the Lead with Love campaign will bring nine distinctive, love-themed murals to nine Broward County communities. The initiative uses public art to inspire unity, encourage cultural engagement, spark conversations, and bring a little more joy to the community. Cey Adams is an American visual artist, graphic designer, and author who served as the founding creative director of Def Jam Recordings. He has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Jay-Z, and Mary J. Blige. Adams began his career as a graffiti artist in the late 1970s and early 1980s and studied painting at New York's School of Visual Arts. His work has been exhibited alongside renowned artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. Today, Adams is internationally recognized for his influential contributions to hip-hop graphic design and contemporary art. Adams has previously created LOVE murals in cities including Detroit and Jackson, Michigan; New Bedford and Chelsea, Massachusetts; St. Paul, Minnesota; Brooklyn and Manhattan, New York; and North Omaha, Nebraska. Now, his work can be found right here in Broward County. The message behind these murals is such a great one, and it is always fun to spot a new one when it pops up. Other Lead with Love murals can be found along Las Olas Boulevard, in Old Town Pompano Beach, and in Kingsley Park in Plantation. The colorful, love-themed artwork also makes a great backdrop for photos. If you're out at the next Untapped event keep an eye out for the mural and spread the love.

One Love Plantation is a colorful mural in Kingsley park in Plantation. The mural is part of the…read moreLead with Love mural series by renowned artist Cey Adams. It was created through a partnership between the Community Foundation of Broward and Business for the Arts Broward. Running from fall 2024 through 2027, the Lead with Love campaign will bring nine distinctive, love-themed murals to nine Broward County communities. The initiative uses public art to inspire unity, encourage cultural engagement, spark conversation, and bring a little more joy to the community. Cey Adams is an American visual artist, graphic designer, and author who was the founding creative director of Def Jam Recordings. He has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, LL Cool J, Jay-Z, and Mary J. Blige. Adams began his career as a graffiti artist in the late 1970s and early 1980s and studied painting at New York's School of Visual Arts. His work has been exhibited alongside such esteemed artists as Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. Today, Adams is internationally recognized for his influential work in hip-hop graphic design. Cey Adams has previously created LOVE murals in cities including Detroit and Jackson, Michigan; New Bedford and Chelsea, Massachusetts; St. Paul, Minnesota; Brooklyn and Manhattan, New York; and North Omaha, Nebraska. Now, his work can be found right here in Broward County. I love the message of these murals and it is always fun to spot a new one when it pops up. The love themed artwork also makes a great backdrop for photos. If you are out and about keep an eye out for them and spread the love!

The Coral Springs Arts Complex is one of my favorite cultural destinations in Coral Springs.. In…read moreaddition to an art museum and performing arts center, the complex features a sculpture garden and beautiful public art installations, including this large scale mural on the wall facing Coral Springs Drive. TRAILS of Expression is a 75 by 80-foot mural created by internationally acclaimed artist Vito Di Bari and dedicated in 2024. He has created art in 25 countries worldwide from interactive 23 foot installations to underwater coral artworks in the Gulf of Mexico. Vito Di Bari has called this mural "a tribute to human emotion through layered color and form." The name TRAILS is an acronym for Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Leadership, and Superior Service. Each element of the mural symbolizing one of these values. An orchestra represents Teamwork, a ballerina embodies Respect, trapeze artists represent Accountability, a musician playing an electric guitar symbolizes Innovation, and the music director represents Leadership. The theater ties the entire composition together. The mural was selected by the Coral Springs Public Art Committee and approved by the Coral Springs City Commission. What makes it even more special although I have not tried it, is that it is interactive with augmented reality. The mural incorporates Sm-Art Technology, that brings to life with movement and music. Visitors can use a mobile device while standing near the mural to activate the AR experience and see the artwork in a whole new way.

While walking through Mizner Park, I discovered this colorful new mural. The Ode to Boca mural is…read morelocated on the stage doors of the Mizner Park Amphitheater and was created by local artist Brian Butler in honor of Boca Raton's centennial. Butler is a South Florida based artist known for his energetic, story driven illustrations and public works. The mural reflects the stories, people, and experiences that have shaped Boca Raton over the past 100 years. Inspired by poems and personal reflections submitted through the City's Ode to Boca initiative, the artwork depicts the the signature architecture, the Intracoastal Waterway, beaches, local wildlife, and snapshots of life from both past and present. Images include a pineapple, Addison Mizner's famous companion monkey Johnnie Brown, a sunbather, sea turtle, and a ship gliding beneath the bridge, The project was unveiled during a community celebration featuring remarks from city officials, a meet-and-greet with the artist, Poems on Demand by O, Miami, and displays of verses submitted by members of the community. I really enjoyed discovering this mural and it was fun to really look at and see how many images I recognized. I especially loved the inclusion of Johnnie Brown and the FAU mascot, a burrowing owl. This is such a wonderful tribute to the people and places that make Boca Raton unique.

A vibrant mural against the main wall of the Count de Hoernle Amphitheater at the north end of…read moreMizner park. The mural was painted by local artist Brian Butler and titled it "Ode to Boca" which was inspired by asking local residents to provide 5-line poems about Boca Raton.

I discovered this beautiful mural while visiting Catherine Strong Park in Delray Beach. Created in…read more2021 by local artist Anthony Hernandez, It Takes a Village honors neighborhood heroes Albert and Beatrice Tyson who helped to foster the sense of community that has long surrounded the park. Albert and Beatrice Tyson always kept a watchful eye on the children playing in the park. Their presence gave parents peace of mind, knowing that someone was always looking out for their children. The mural was commissioned by the Delray Beach Public Art Advisory Board and painted along the I-95 concrete sound walls at Catherine Strong Park. Its purpose was not only to beautify the space, but also to recognize the unsung neighborhood residents who looked out for children playing in the park. The City of Delray Beach unveiled It Takes a Village on September 17, 2021, honoring the Tysons for their kindness and dedication to the community. The mural serves as a touching reminder that it truly takes a village to create a safe and caring neighborhood. Artist Anthony Hernandez was born in Havana, Cuba, raised in Chicago, and later made South Florida his home. His work is primarily created with oil and acrylic on canvas, although he has increasingly incorporated murals into his artistic practice. He describes his art as being rooted in the idea that everything is connected and that our actions and intentions whether good or bad create a chain reaction. His philosophy is summed up in the belief that "art and life go hand in hand; it is about decisions, not conditions." It Takes a Village is more than a colorful addition to Catherine Strong Park. It tells a story about community, caring neighbors and the people who quietly make a difference in the lives of others. I love that this mural preserves the memory of Albert and Beatrice Tyson while reminding visitors that looking out for one another is what makes a neighborhood feel like home.

I really love the new art in Dania Beach that is part of the Dania Beach Legacy Project, a public…read moreart and historic preservation initiative created through the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The project uses murals, artistic historic markers, and walking tours to celebrate the city's pioneers, culture, and history. This collaborative legacy mural, located at 5 West Dania Beach Boulevard, was created by artists Andrew Mossberg, TracyAnna Simmons, and Marcos Conde as part of the Dania Beach CRA Public Art Program. The mural pays tribute to some of the people, places, industries, and attractions that helped shape Dania Beach. I especially enjoyed the creative symbolism incorporated into the design. The large letter D represents Henry Flagler's railroad, which played an important role in the development of the community. The A, N, and I highlights Dania Beach's history with jai alai, amusement, fishing, tourism, and the beach. The final A represents the city's agricultural heritage, particularly tomatoes, as Dania Beach was once known as the "Tomato Capital of the World." The word "Beach," written across the mural in the sand, is the perfect finishing touch. The water and beach imagery represent one of Dania Beach's biggest attractions and help explain why the city eventually added Beach to its name. This mural combines art and history in a way that makes the story of Dania Beach accessible and engaging. It is a colorful reminder of the people, industries, and traditions that helped make the city what it is today.

DIRECTIONS: BETWEEN AVON & ROCK ISLAND ON MCNABB IN NORTH LAUDERDALE…read more It's a shame that spot lights & plaque stand were smashed, some graffiti on artwork & other destruction of the water represented by beautiful blue color glass and the astro turf is getting worn. Wishing I had the opportunity to have witnessed it before the destruction! This piece of art is after the NL "FUN CITY" freshly painted & maintained Welcome sign. Hopefully the town will do some well deserved maintenance!! Hint Hint #NorthLauderdale

Environmental artist and conservationist Robert Wyland was born in 1956 In Detroit, Michigan. He is…read moremost well known for his large outdoor murals, a series of 100 Whaling Walls throughout the country and world to spotlight the fragile ocean ecosystem. The first wall was created in 1981 in Laguna Beach, California and the last wall was completed in Bejing China in 2008 just before the summer Olympics. This wall named Water for Life in North Lauderdale was the 99th wall to be completed in June of 2008. It buffers the single family home neighborhood, The Fountains from the road. The ocean mural is 10 feet high and runs 1,000 feet long along the north side of McNab Road just west of Rock Island Road. Some of the native Florida sea life depicted on the whale includes sea turtles, fish, sharks, rays, dolphins, and manatees along with mangroves and coral reef. It took 80 gallons of paint to complete the wall. Other noteworthy artists who collaborated on the mural with Wyland's were Romero Britto and Guy Harvey. Children helped to paint the fish at the end nearest the welcome to North Lauderdale sign. In front of the mural is a landscaped, spiraling walkway accented by blue recycled glass. I love the walls message that we need to protect the wonders of nature for future generations and leave them clean water and healthy oceans. Fifteen years later the wall is still as inspiring as ever.