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 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)."

We were out and about and came across this mural. I looked up the website and this is the…read morebackground. "With the support of Avondale community partnerships and the Cincinnati Police Department, ArtWorks hired professional artists and youth living in Avondale to paint a neighborhood mural alongside Police Officers. Content for the mural was inspired by community engagement between Avondale youth and neighborhood police officers. The engagement was an exchange of prompts and questions to and from both parties with the goal of better understanding the perspective of one another. Finding common ground and learning from each other. The model of this project was inspired Groundswell, a New York City-based arts and community organization using public art and youth employment to socially engage, heal, and deliver positive messages to the broader community. "

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.

We came across this mural in Cincinnati. "ArtWorks, Urban Blooms, and the Walnut Hills…read moreRedevelopment Foundation partnered to facilitate a living green wall mural in historic Walnut Hills. A project steering committee with representatives from each partner/organization as well as prominent community members was assembled to organize this project. The plants on the green wall will grow and thrive thanks to their built-in irrigation system. The design, created by artist April Sunami (who has family ties to Walnut Hills), is meant to represent the literal and figurative growth of the community. Youth worked with Professional Artists to executed the project which seamlessly integrates with a living green wall, designed by Urban Blooms."

Another great mural we saw while we were in Cincinnati. This is The Golden Muse. It is located on…read morethe corner of a building on 13th street. It is a very pretty mural and well put together that is worth dirving over and checking out.

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 neat mural in down Cincinnati. "In honor of Scripps National Spelling Bee's 90th…read moreanniversary, ArtWorks produced a mural to honor and reflect the Cincinnati-based program's mission and spirit, celebrating what has made this international event so meaningful. The mural connects viewers with a part of Cincinnati's rich heritage that continues to support an incredible mission: "Inspire (Experience a journey filled with excitement and emotion), Discover (Celebrate the power of the human spirit), Champion (Advocate for a lesson deeper than language)". That mission was brought to life through the thoughtfully designed mural created by Paul Loehle, a local artist and art educator who has dedicated much of his life to guiding the youth of Cincinnati toward their greatest potential in the art room, at the mural site, and in the world. Loehle's design features the portraits of three Scripps Spelling Bee contestants whose ebullient expressions illustrate the essence and nature of the Bee." Cool mural to check out when in the area.