As Charlotte has grown, so has its top notch arts and culture scene, with some of the best museums, performing arts venues, and galleries in the Southeast. Lucky for us, the art that makes Charlotte beautiful has taken to the streets, literally. Charlotte has become home to countless beautiful murals, adding pops of color from Plaza Midwood to Uptown to NoDa. Have a Queen City Staycation and check out these 30 Instagrammable mural spots.
Brooklyn Memories
Address: Find it at the 229 South Brevard Street
Artist: Abel Jackson
The Art: This piece depicts a younger generation looking up to the leaders and founders of the neighborhood
Fly Girl
Address: 4th St. between Tryon St. and N. Church St
Artists: Sloane Siobhan aka Namaste Loner
The Art: This piece is a reminder that the ceilings are only so high and you can rise above to follow your dreams.
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Master Space Talk
Address: 3213 N Davidson Street
Artist: William Puckett
The Art: This piece depicts the summer concerts and neighborhood vibe of the people in NODA.
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Boat and Balloon Mural
Address: Alleyway, 200 S. Tryon Street
Artist: McMonster
The Art: This piece is inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien combining science fiction and fantasy.
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Nony
Address: 913 Central Avenue
Artist: Nony
The Art: This piece shows unity between a black and white hand.
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Sapphire Spiral
Address: 220 E. Trade Street
Artist: Jonay di Ragno
The Art: This piece depicts the idea of a perfect Fibonacci Spiral.
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From the Stillness a Seed of Hope is Planted
Address: 201 Rampart Street
Artist: Nick Napoletano
The Art: This piece was made in honor of the hospitality workers during the time of COVID.
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Equity
Address: Hal Marshall Annex at 618 N. College Street
Artist: Nick Napoletano
The Art: This piece shows a woman painting equity, while a shadowy figure tries to paint over her work.
Mother of Invention
Address: 301 N. Tryon Street wall along E. 6th Street
Artist: Rosalia Torres-Weiner
The Art: This piece is on the outside of the Discovery building, using scientific and mystical symbols to show innovations
Resistencia
Address: 1426 E. 4th Street
Artist: Maria “Toofly” Castillo
The Art: This piece depicts the resistance of hispanic women around the world, as the artist experienced many protests in her home country, Ecuador, while trying to come to Charlotte to finish the piece.
Mural of Brandy Alexander
Address: 1510 Central Avenue back wall in the parking lot at corner of Central and Thomas avenues.
Artist: Matt Hooker, Matt Moore, Nick Napoletano
The Art: This piece raises awareness for the discrimination against the LGBT community.
La Patria
Address: 1721 N Davidson St
Artist: Gus Cutty
The Art: This piece represents American identity.
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Almost Gone
Address: 2902 The PlazaArtist: Scott Nurkin
The Art: This piece shows the endangered species list of native North Carolina animals.
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Confetti Hearts Wall
Address: 1920 Camden Road
Artist: Evelyn Henson
The Art: This piece has a simple message of to love everyone and always remember to be kind to others.
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2020 Vision
Address: 245 Clanton Rd
Artist: Nick Napoletano
The Art: “This piece is meant to challenge us to continue to find home. To try and show us all amidst the turmoil and polarity what really matters. To see the soul that resides in every human being and remind us that we were all children once.” – Nick Napoletano
Charlotte Panther Mural
Address: 1600 S Mint St
Artist: George Howard
The Art: This mural welcomes Panthers fans to Uptown with its bright colors and graffiti-style font.
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Ribbon Portrait
Address: 3221 N. Davidson St
Artist: Nick Napoletano
The Art: Painted on the former restaurant Solstice, the Ribbon Portrait mural adds a pop of color and the illusion of a three-dimensional object to the streets of NoDa.
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Womanhood
Address: 1226 Central Ave
Artist: George Nakima
The Art: “A visual homage to all that is strength, resilience, and womanhood.”
Neptune at the Nook
Address: 1421 Central Ave
Artists: Matt Hooker, Matt Moore and Tucker Sward
The Art: This 5-story mural features Neptune, Roman god of the sea, symbolizing strength in an ever changing neighborhood.
Colorful Steps
Address: 1100 Metropolitan Ave #125
Artist: Nick Napoletano
The Art: This unique mural is located on the steps leading up to Dressler’s Restaurant.
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Golden Skull
Address: 927 Central Avenue
Artists: JEKS and Jack of the Dust
The Art: This mural by Seventh Sin tattoo artists was originally created for the 2018 Talking Walls festival.
Mother Nature
Address: 2401 Distribution St
Artist: Rosalia Torres-Weiner
The Art: Inspired by non-profit organization Friendship Trays, this mural symbolizes the maternal kindness of their female staff.
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Stella Mural
Address: The corner of N. Davidson and 35th St
Artist: Nick Napoletano
The Art: Originally commissioned as an ad for Stella Artois, this beautiful mural now adds a gentle beauty NoDa.
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Hygge Coworking Mural
Address: 1824 Statesville Ave
Artist: Rosalia Torres-Weiner
The Art: “Much of the inspiration for the mural came from a brainstorming session with a group of tenants from Hygge, the co-working space where the mural is painted.” – Torres-Weiner
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Doughnut Wall
Address: 2116 Hawkins St
Artist: Gina Elizabeth Franco
The Art: An Instagrammable wall of 24” doughnuts that look good enough to eat!
Faces Mural
Address: 801 N. Tryon St
Artist: Nick Napoletano
The Art: This mural features the faces that represent the strong, diverse and resilience of women.
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InnerVision Mural
Address: 408 E. Trade St
Artist: Hoxxoh
The Art: A red and blue swirling optical illusion adds a pop of color to Uptown.
Mexican Mermaid
Address: 1999 Hawkins St
Artist: Sharon Dowell
The Art: Commissioned by Asana Partners, this purple-haired mermaid stretches across Hawkins St.
Terpsichore, Goddess of Dance
Address: The corner of 10th St and Tryon St
Artist: PichiAvo
The Art: This colorful graffiti-style mural of the goddess of dance is painted at the Charlotte Ballet.
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Terpsichore, Goddess of Dance
Address: The corner of 10th St and Tryon St
Artist: PichiAvo
The Art: This colorful graffiti-style mural of the goddess of dance is painted at the Charlotte Ballet.
Catawba Mural
Address: 1320 S. Church StArtist: Miouxnie Rane WestThe Art: A colorful celebration of the artist’s Native heritage at South End Creative Lab.
