Murals painted on the walls of buildings and structures in Tyler have become a tradition, and a draw for art-loving residents and visitors alike.
These paintings reflect the local flavor of the Tyler area, and provide an artistic outlet for local artisans to showcase their public artwork. The surface on which they are painted provides additional texture and dimension, whether it be on stone, concrete, brick, tile or wood.
The murals are a popular art form that depicts local scenes, history, people, heroes, culture, events, and nostalgia.
Shown on this page are a few highlights of local Tyler murals and outdoor paintings. But there are many others!
The "Tyler" mural at Leslie Cain Realty, 4208 Old Bullard Road in Tyler, created by Dace Kidd at www.MuralArtistTX.com |
The "Cotton Belt Route" mural by Dace Kidd ... corner of West Rusk Street and South College Avenue, downtown Tyler |
The "Be Happy" mural, featuring at least 18 native East Texas wildflowers Located on the back wall of the ETX Brewing Company, downtown, facing South College Avenue The 70'x20' mural was painted by thirteen artists, led by Lindsay Boone ... #ETXWildflower |
The "Azalea District" Mural, at the Freedom Financial Group, 113 West Rusk Street, by Dace Kidd |
The "East Texas Musicians" mural ... at 119 University Place, created by the Holt Creative Group and featuring Van Cliburn, George Jones and Freddie King |
West Oak Townhomes mural ... 610 West Erwin, artwork by Dace Kidd |
Discovery Science Place mural ... 308 North Broadway Avenue, by artist Kerian Massey |
The "Wings of Tyler" mural ... 105 South Broadway, by Casssie Edmonds and Dace Kidd |
Don Juan Seafood mural ... 1201 East Erwin Street, by Dace Kidd |
Jumpshot Coffee mural ... 734 South Fleishel Avenue, by Dace Kidd |
Local murals ... from the City of Tyler
Public Art in Downtown Tyler ... from DowntownTyler.org
Download the Downtown Tyler Art Map (PDF) ... from DowntownTyler.org
The Murals of Tyler ... from VisitTyler.com
Murals Around Downtown Tyler ... from EguideMagazine
Murals by Dace Kidd ... www.MuralArtistTX.com
When traveling, check out the Murals Along Historic U.S. Route 66 |