macon mural festival

2nd Annual Macon Mural Festival

September 13 – September 15, 2024

Join us for a fun and art filled weekend featuring beautiful murals throughout our downtown area. Macon Arts Alliance is excited to pair muralists with participating businesses and further brand Macon as a vibrant, creative community.

The Macon Mural Festival generates impactful economic growth, creates community gathering spaces and fosters connection and compassion among diverse groups. The Festival also purposes to bring quality public art to underserved neighborhoods to encourage a sense of pride and identity

 

2024 Mural Locations

Forsyth Street at High Place sponsored by Adams Law Firm
909 Second Street sponsored by Historic Macon
664 Second Street sponsored by Longleaf Distillery
MLK Parking Deck at the Douglass Theatre sponsored by the  Macon-Bibb Urban Development Authority

 

Community Street Art Wall

Riverside Drive and MLK led by local artist Bo Walker

Schedule of Events:

Friday, September 13th – Muralists will begin painting, and you are invited to stroll around downtown to watch their creations come to life.

Saturday, September 14th – Artists will continue to work on their murals. Local artist Bo Walker will be painting on Riverside Drive at MLK from 10 AM – 5 PM AND you are invited to participate! That evening, the public is invited to meet the artists at our Mural Celebration Party at the Gallery at Macon Arts, 486 First Street. from 6 – 8 PM. This party is free to attend.

Sunday, September 15th – Artists will complete their murals. It’s a great time to take another walk and see the finished work.

Weather Statement – As of September 12th, the walls will still be painted by the muralists during our Mural Festival, September 13-15. However, it is the muralist’s decision if the conditions become to difficult to work in. We hope everyone still enjoys the events, though we might suggest bringing  your umbrella. As always safety is our priority and we will keep you notified of any changes through our socials. INSTA – @maconarts

Macon Arts Alliance and the Macon Mural Festival are supported in part by

Macon-Bibb County

SPONSORS

Featured Mural Sponsors

Macon-Bibb County Urban Development Authority

 

Mural Sponsors

Adams Law Firm

Historic Macon

Longleaf Distillery

 

Special Thank You

Big Hair Productions and Stephanie Shadden

Georgia Council for the Arts

Griffith Family Foundation

Knight Foundation

Ric Geyer / Triangle Arts Macon

Bo Walker

AND

Ocmulgee Brewpub

Village Marketplace

Artist Sponsors

Georgia Power

Herc Rentals

Visit Macon

 

Paint Sponsors

ACE Hardware – First Street

Blick Art Materials

Macon Bagels

Soapy Suds

 

Media Partners

13 WMAZ

Cox Communications

Macon365

 

2024 Macon Murals

Past Macon Murals