While you may not consider Charleston, South Carolina, to be home to any sort of arts scene, one of the twentieth century's most notable street artists, Shepherd Fairey, hails from the Holy City. You can see his work, along with many others, throughout the area. While originally the street art scene was limited to stencils and wheat paste, large-scale murals are becoming … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Charleston
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Where to Find Street Art in Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, is known more for music than art. But that is changing, especially in the up-and-coming neighborhoods. Murals have been commissioned to beautify areas and encourage the sharing of images on social media. Some were done by companies, while others were created through the Nashville Walls Project, with both local and national artists being featured. Many … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Nashville
Where to Find Street Art in Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina has long been a community that fosters creativity and the arts. In the past, it was in the form of traditional art galleries, but today it's also found in street art and murals. They can be found in many neighborhoods throughout the city, featuring both commissioned murals and unauthorized "tags." Messages can be political in nature and others … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Asheville
Where to Find Street Art in Miami
Miami, Florida is known as one of the arts capitals of the United States, whether you're looking for traditional works in museums or up-and-coming artists in makeshift galleries. But perhaps nothing has left its mark on the city's art scene more than the establishment of Art Basel in 2002. It was the second location for the art festival. There are now dozens of … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Miami
Where to Find Street Art in Richmond
Richmond, Virginia, is far more than a city with ties to early American history. The young people who have attended nearby universities, like Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Virginia, have brought with them an arts culture, brightening up otherwise bland walls around the city. Thanks to the Richmond Mural Festival, an annual event, and other similar … [Read more...] about Where to Find Street Art in Richmond
