Detroit Viaduct Beautification

2018 Season

The City of Detroit has teamed up with 1xRun to paint 3 murals on 3 viaducts in Detroit. The viaducts were chosen based on community input and current planning studies. The 3 artists below were also chosen based on their relationship to the community. The #1 goal of this project is to insure the murals reflect and celebrate the values and identity of the community where the viaducts are located.

Jesse Kassel

Olyami Dabls

Sydney James

2017 Season

The City of Detroit has teamed up with the Southwest Detroit Business Association to paint 3 murals on 3 viaducts in Southwest Detroit. The viaducts were chosen based on community input and a current planning study. The 3 artists below were also chosen based on community input and their relationship to the community. The #1 goal of this project is to insure the murals reflect and celebrate the values and identity of Southwest Detroit.

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