Introducing the Friendship Wall: A Living Canvas of Connection 🎨🤝

At United We Go, we believe art has the power to connect people across cultures, generations, and borders. That belief comes to life through one of our most meaningful public art initiatives — the Friendship Wall, also known as the Ever-Lasting Friendship Wall.

This wall is more than just a mural space.It is a living canvas that celebrates unity, collaboration, and the beauty of shared stories. Each artist who contributes leaves behind not only their creative mark, but also a symbol of friendship that continues to inspire our community long after the paint has dried.

What Is the Ever-Lasting Friendship Wall?

The Ever-Lasting Friendship Wall is a collaborative public art space created to honor connection, diversity, and creative expression. Artists from different backgrounds, cultures, and locations are invited to contribute their unique voices through art — transforming the wall into a visual story of unity and shared humanity.

Every mural added becomes part of an ongoing narrative of friendship, reminding us that art can bring people together no matter where they come from.

2025: Three Artists, Three Stories

In 2025, we were honored to welcome three incredible artists who left their mark on the Friendship Wall:

• Mark – a talented local artist from Bay City, mural name: Heartlinked

  

• Congo – a visiting artist from Peru who brought international flair and cultural richness, mural name: Princess Wenonah

  

• Amanda – a former Bay City resident whose work reflects her roots and connection to the community, Mural name: Meltdown

  

Each artist brought their own style, story, and spirit to the wall, creating a powerful visual representation of what friendship and collaboration can look like through art.

Looking Ahead to 2026

With 2026 here, we are excited to continue growing this beautiful tradition.We invite local artists and artists from afar to be part of the next chapter of the Friendship Wall.

Whether you are based in the Great Lakes Bay Region or visiting from another part of the world, your creativity has a place here.

How to Apply

The Friendship Wall artist application is open all year long.

If you feel called to share your art, your story, and your vision of connection:

👉 Scan the QR code to apply👉 Complete the artist application👉 Join us in creating something meaningful for the community

We look forward to welcoming new artists, new friendships, and new stories onto the Ever-Lasting Friendship Wall.

Together, we continue to paint a future rooted in unity, creativity, and connection. 💛