Mural Program
Explore our Downtown Clearwater murals here and learn how we are creating a high-quality public realm which weaves art and culture, plus innovative technology, into the fabric of everyday life in our unique urban environment. We invite you to share your photos with us at #muralsofclearwater
New Mural Forum
Are you an artist seeking a wall for your next mural, or a business owner seeking an artist for a mural on your property? Join our forum and get engaged with our community. We continue to look for opportunities to expand and grow our murals throughout downtown.
ARTours
The City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency in early 2023 will be launching ARTours: A Journey Through Downtown Clearwater’s Murals with Augmented Reality, a unique partnership built by the University of South Florida’s Access 3D Lab. The team has scanned four murals and will develop augmented reality content that will bring these murals to life in unexpected ways.
Arts and Culture Tour
Check out where our murals live, as well as our other public art sites through the Downtown Clearwater area using our online tour.
Mural Guide
COMUNIDAD
Comunidad is a celebration of cultural diversity, and shows empowered, united women who form a network and community. Uruguayan artists Florencia Duran and Camilo Nunez use sketches of real women to inform their murals and portraits.
View the making of the mural HERE.
Artist: Camilo Nuñez and Florencia Durán
colectivolicuado.com | Colectivo Licuado Facebook | Camilo Nuñez Instagram | Florencia Durán Instagram
Completed: December 2018
One Hundred Years Before J. Cole
One Hundred Years Before J. Cole, located at 620 Drew St. Husband and wife team Michelle Sawyer and Tony Krol were inspired by the history of the region. The Orange Belt Railway, a narrow-gauge railway that cut through citrus groves, was founded in 1885. The safety bicycle (modern bicycle design) was also placed into production that same year. The artists were also inspired by J. Cole’s song “1985,” which is largely about how things evolve and change, but are still rooted in elements of history. Today, the route of the Orange Belt Railway is the Pinellas Trail, and is used mostly by bicycles. The mural showcases a visual juxtaposition of coincidences.
View the making of the mural HERE.
Artist: Tony Krol and Michelle Sawyer
illsol.com | Illsol Facebook | Illsol Instagram
Completed: December 2018
Location: 620 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL, USA
Elysian Days
Elysian Days, located at 512 Cleveland St. Inspired by the rainforest and the transformative power of nature, artist Cecilia Lueza softened and enlightened a blank wall with bright colors and shapes found in the natural world.
See an interview with Lueza HERE.
Artist: Cecilia Lueza
lueza.com | Cecilia Lueza Art Projects Facebook | Cecilia Lueza Art Projects Instagram
Completed: January 2019
Peace Offering
Peace Offering, located at 1360 Cleveland St. Peace Offering pays homage to Florida’s rich Native American history. Inspired by the Florida seal, found in the heart of the Florida state flag, Brian McAllister and the Gibbs High School Mural Club depict a woman protecting the land from a storm on the horizon.
See the mural painting in action and hear from the muralists HERE.
Artists: Brian McAllister and the students at the Gibbs High School Mural Club
jbmstudios.com | Gibbs High School | Gibbs Mural Club Facebook | Gibbs-Mural-Club Instagram
Completed: August 2020
Ikebana
Ikebana depicts an ikebana flower arrangement. Unites States based artist, DAAS, is a contemporary artist, internationally recognized for his vibrant, engaging paintings and murals. Working globally, DAAS’ artwork utilizes a combination of abstract and representational imagery, driven by a distinct color palette and design aesthetic which incorporates bold shapes and organic forms saturated in vivid colors, to create larger-than-life artworks focused on bringing a sense of beauty and inspiration into the surrounding space.
Artist: DAAS’
artist-daas.com | DAAS Facebook | DAAS Instagram
Completed: June 2021
Location: 703 Franklin Street, Clearwater, FL, USA
After A While
After a While is a whimsical painting of a woman and her pet alligator out for a walk. Santa Rosa, California-based artist MJ Lindo-Lawyer is a nationally recognized muralist known for her depictions of multi-cultural women alongside animal companions, evoking fantastical worlds.
Artists: MJ Lindo-Lawyer and Joshua Lawyer
mjlindoart.com | MJ Lindo Art Facebook | MJ Lindo Instagram
joshualawyer.com | Joshua Llawyer Artist Facebook | Joshua Lawyer Instagram
Completed: August 2021
Summertime
Summertime is an intersection mural inspired by the beauty of Florida’s Gulf Coast. The design explores the visual effects of color and geometry while activating the intersection and providing a welcoming focal point for downtown Clearwater. The goal of the project is to build community pride, encourage a stronger community identity and provide visual landmarks for the city.
Artist: Cecilia Lueza
lueza.com | Cecilia Lueza Art Projects Facebook | Cecilia Lueza Art Projects Instagram
Completed: June 2021
Location: Cleveland Street & North Garden Avenue, Clearwater, FL, USA