"City of Mural" Community Festival

The "City of Mural Community Festival" is a vibrant annual event that celebrates and showcases the rich tradition of mural art within a city or community, featuring live mural painting, art exhibitions, cultural performances, and community engagement activities. It serves as a platform to unite artists and residents in a colorful celebration of local artistry and heritage.

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2024 "City of Mural" Community Festival

Welcome to the 2024 City of Mural Community Festival, hosted by United We Go! We're thrilled to bring you an exciting week-long celebration of art, diversity, and community engagement in Bay City. This festival will feature the creation of three breathtaking murals, each reflecting the core values of our community, building owners, and United We Go.

Event Overview

From August 19th to 24th, Bay City will transform into a canvas of vibrant colors and creative expression. Our festival aims to bring people together through art, fostering a sense of unity and inclusiveness.

Special Thanks: We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Bay Area Community Foundation, Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Bay City-Riverfront and our local business sponsors for their generous support. Your contributions are instrumental in making this festival a success. (Sponsor logos to be updated soon)

Mural Painting Details

Our talented artists will be working on three prominent walls around Bay City:

Wall 1 (Indie Spot): 48ft x 12ft
Wall 2 (Ace Hardware): 40ft x 13ft
Wall 3 (Buoy 18): 60ft x 9ft

These murals will be a collaborative effort, showcasing the unique styles and perspectives of each artist involved.

Event Timeline

Here’s what you can look forward to during the festival:

August 13th: Andy Warhol Day at Willew Lounge - Festival Kickoff (separate event page to be created)
August 19th-24th: Mural Painting
August 25th: I AM YOUTH Fashion Show at Buoy 18
August 28th-31st: Mural Unveiling at Dry Dock (separate event page to be created)

How You Can Get Involved

Local Student Participation: We're inviting local students passionate about art to join in on the mural creation process. This is a wonderful opportunity for young artists to gain experience and contribute to a community project. If interested, please contact us.

Community participation: We are inviting local community members to join us on the mural creation process, all the locations are wheelchair accessible, we invite people from all the walk to join us in this community project. If interested, please contact us.

Festival Highlight

2024 City of Mural Community Festival: Building on Success, Embracing New Horizons

The 2024 City of Mural Community Festival built upon the success of 2023, continuing to breathe life into Bay City through vibrant public art. With the theme of “Celebrating Diversity, Building Unity,” this year’s festival sought to amplify the spirit of inclusivity and collaboration that was established in 2023. Expanding both in scale and scope, the festival brought together 9 talented mural artists who transformed three city walls into striking works of art that tell the diverse stories of our community.

The 2024 festival was an overwhelming success, attracting over 1,000 attendees and drawing support from a wide array of sponsors and in-kind donors. With six days of festivities, live music, workshops, and a special Bubble Foam Party, the festival engaged people from all walks of life in the creation and celebration of public art. The success of this year’s event not only reinforced Bay City’s legacy as a destination for artistic expression but also strengthened its commitment to becoming a true "Mural City" once again.

Building on the incredible momentum from the inaugural event, the 2024 festival showcased the growing impact of public art in uniting and inspiring our community, while setting the stage for even greater future celebrations of creativity and cultural connection.

Key Highlights

9 mural artists, 1,600 sq. ft. of mural space, and 6 days of festival action.
Over 1,000 participants, 20+ vendors, 8 live musicians, and a Bubble Foam Party.
100 participants actively engaged in the painting and workshops.
Featured in media outlets such as Mid Michigan Now, Bay City Times, and WNEV TV 5, with social media reach of 120,000 people.