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11 murals around Dallas

Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.

A mural depicting the Dallas County Courthouse, a mockingbird, cacti, and a trolley is painted along the side of a building using a dusty rose + teal color palette.

This Seattle-based artist also recently designed a bunch of merch for the city’s NHL team.

Photo via @sarah_robbins

We all know that Dallas has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about Dallas Museum of Art or Dallas Contemporary. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Dallas itself.

The Big D is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces. Today, we’re sharing where to find pieces that really paint a picture of our city.

Unnamed, 2828 Routh St. | By Sarah Robbins
Heyyy — we recognize that building. This sweet mural, featuring a mockingbird, cacti, and the Dallas County Courthouse now dons the side of The Quad in Uptown.

Mavs Championship Mural, 354 S. Malcolm X Boulevard | By Jashua, Jerod, and Isaac Davies
Keep this one flagged for the next time the Mavs kick some serious basketball tush.

“I love you!,” 2912 Elm Street | By Dusty Gilpin
Share the love with your followers with this sweet + optimistic mural.

Flea Style Rainbow, 3009 Commerce St. | By Grace Dille
Make yourself the cowgirl hat of your dreams at Flea Style’s hat bar and then show it off outside with this cheery, sandy pink rainbow backdrop.

Be Epic, 1356 Chemical Street | By Chris Bingham
Bright, colorful, and guaranteed to inspire you to put a little extra pep in your step — this mural is a great background for your next big Instagram announcement.

Horses, 409 S. Second St. | By FAILE
This mural was part of Brooklyn-based art group FAILE’s collection called “Where Wild Won’t Break.” And we just have to say that we would very much like to nap in the sun on our own cute horse.

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Folks interested in learning more about Juanita Craft’s legacy can tour her home that has been converted into a museum.

Screenshot via WFAA 8

Juanita Craft Mural, 2734 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | By Lakeem Wilson
Honoring the first Black woman to vote in a public election in Dallas County, this ode to civil rights depicts the late local leader holding the Scales of Justice in front of the Dallas skyline.

“I Said Yes,” 5033 Willis Ave. | Artist unlisted
Maybe you’re about to embark on a pre-wedding fitness journey or just celebrating your big life event — either way, this mural is one way to show people you’re about to be lawfully in love.

The Uptowner, 3401 Blackburn St. | By Chera Booker
Any New Yorker readers here? This stunning artwork that mimics a cover of the famous magazine can be found underneath the Katy Trail for those who want a nice visual treat along their walk.

Deep Ellum TV, 2605 Elm Street | By Frank Campagna
One of Deep Ellum’s most prolific artists gave us this sci-fi treat that gives off the same vibes as the Roku city screensaver. If you know, you know.

“Howdy Dallas,” 3090 Nowitzki Way | By Rob Wilson
One of several murals near the American Airlines Center, this piece sure has quite the local charm. How many parts of Dallas’ skyline can you pick out?

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