Mural Projects & Public Art
The Artspace Southern Illinois Mural and Public Art Project is a regional public art program that supports the creation of large-scale murals and installation of public art as a way to share local stories, celebrate community, and bring art into everyday spaces. Through partnerships with artists, organizations, and cities, the projects have placed public art in various communities in Southern Illinois—with much more to come.
This is another way we support local artists by providing opportunities for them to share their creativity in public spaces. And, many projects offer funding for the artist‘s work.
One of our collaborations is “Welcome, Carbondale!”, a program that creates murals to greet visitors and locals alike, sharing the spirit of the city of Carbondale, IL. We are proud to partner with the City of Carbondale, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, local businesses, and private donors to fund murals throughout the city, creating interesting places for everyone to enjoy.
Creatives, watch for submission opportunities to have your work featured on our Events Calendar and join our email list
On View: Murals & Public Art in Southern Illinois
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A Safe Space
Created by: Najjar Abdul-Musawwir
Project: Southern Illinois Mural Project - IAC
Location: 108 E. Oak St., Carbondale, IL
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Downtown Scenes
Created by: Kris Killman
Project: Southern Illinois Mural Project
Location: 130 S. Division St., Carterville, IL
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Hands Mural
Created by: Chris DeShazo
Project: Southern Illinois Mural Project
Location: 609 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL
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Love Loves Love
Created by: Jamie Barbre
Project: Southern Illinois Arts Fund
Location: 214 E. Jackson St., Carbondale, IL
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Meet Me In Murphysboro
Created by: Chris DeShazo
Project: Southern Illinois Mural Project - Southern Illinois Arts Fund
Location: Corner of 14th & Walnut St., Murphysboro, IL
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The World Through Bucky's Eyes
Created by: Maddie Deiters
Project: Southern Illinois Mural Project - IAC
Location: 304 W. Walnut St., Carbondale, IL
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Welcome to America
Created by: Maddie Deiters
Project: Southern Illinois Mural Project
Location: Tower Square Plaza - 1207 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL
On View: Welcome, Carbondale! Project—Murals & Public Art Carbondale, IL
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Bienvenidos Carbondale
Created by: Antonio Martinez
Project: Welcome, Carbondale!
Location: 100 W. Jackson, Carbondale, IL
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Carbondale Conscientious
Created by: Chris DeShazo
Project: Welcome, Carbondale!
Location: 603 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL
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Carbondale History
Created by: Christine DeShazo
Project: Welcome, Carbondale!
Location: 317 E. Main St., Carbondale, IL
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Now and Then
Created by: Candace Lyon
Project: Welcome, Carbondale!
Location: 217 W. Walnut St., Carbondale, IL
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Owl Mural
Created by: Antonio Martinez
Project: Welcome! Carbondale Murals
Location: 609 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL
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Portrait of Eurma Hayes
Created by: Maddie Dieters
Project: Welcome, Carbondale!
Location: Eurma Hayes Center - 441 E. Willow St., Carbondale, IL
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Shawnee Labyrinth
Created by: Antonio Martinez
Project: Welcome, Carbondale!
Location: 903 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL
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The Island
Created by: Marquez Scoggin
Project: Welcome, Carbondale!
Location: Island Building - 715 S. University Ave., Carbondale, IL
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Wild Rabbits
Created by: Brooke Yandle
Project: Welcome, Carbondale!
Location: 520 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL