Have you noticed an uptick in artistic, beautiful and creative wall murals popping up all over the DSM? From local businesses to empty buildings and bypasses, artists are bringing their talents to the streets…quite literally. Photographers are using these colorful murals as backdrops for fun, family photos and kids love them! Do something different with your little ones and take them on a hunt for these fun, contemporary murals. Take pics and add a pop of culture and color to your lives!
Altoona
Shopping
Artist: Laura Palmer
Where: The Outlets of Des Moines (801 Bass Pro Drive Altoona)
More in Store
Artist: Kelsey Lampe
Where: The Outlets of Des Moines (801 Bass Pro Drive Altoona)
Ankeny
The District
Artist: ASPHATE and LETER91 of Scarce Elementz Crew
Where: The District of Ankeny located on the side of New American Brewing Company (1631 SW Main St #105)
Clive
Nostalgic Clive
Artist: Dan Hatala
Where: Swanson Memorial Park (8614 Swanson Boulevard) just next to the Clive Historical Museum
Trail and Woods Behind My Neighborhood
Artist: Maria Cervantes
Where: Lions Park (15880 Wildwood Drive) located on the side of the restrooms.
Des Moines
Cheers from Des Moines
Artist: Ben Schuh
Where: Exile Brewing Company (1514 Walnut Street)
The Des Moines Wall Project
Artist: Multiple Murals by Multiple Artists
Where: RoCA (208 Court Avenue)
No Action Too Small
Artist: Chris Vance
Where: Metro Waste Authority (200 E Locust Street)
Des Moines Social Club Murals
Artist: Multiple Murals by Multiple Artists
Where: Des Moines Social Club (901 Cherry Street)
Clean
Artist: Ben Fowlkes and Pep Rally Inc.
Where: Wash N’ Dry Laundry (901 E. University Avenue)
West Des Moines
I don’t know where I’m going…
Artist: Kelsey Lampe
Where: West Glen Town Center (5465 Mills Civic Parkway) located between Shot Gun Betty’s and Worn
Figure 51
Artist: Brett Budzinski,
Where: West Glen Town Center (5465 Mills Civic Parkway) located in the area between Hurts Donuts and WineStyles
To find even more murals in the Des Moines area visit Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation and Viva East Bank.
Do you have a favorite mural in the Des Moines area? Let us know where it’s at!