About Writing on the Walls
Writing on the Walls celebrates art, diversity and public spaces in our city. Writing on the Walls pays local artists to enhance downtown Austin’s vibe through art for all. Learn more about each of the projects Writing on the Walls has worked on since its inaugural event in 2020 below and donate to support the next Writing on the Walls project.
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Mr Doodle's Gift to Austin
Sponsored by KBS and the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation with special thanks to Art + Artisans, Mr Doodle brought his signature ‘Graffiti Spaghetti’ style to the corner of Congress Avenue and East 6th Street in March 2024. The mural features dense, intertwined lines, bringing a playful and dynamic energy to the urban environments of Downtown Austin and inviting viewers into a whimsical world of creativity and imagination.
Learn More⟶POP! By Gentilhomme
The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation brought POP! by Gentilhomme to Republic Square from March 8, 2024 to March 22, 2024! The installation brought surprises, music and dance to our park. The creatures were set free by calling out to them or by singing.
Learn More⟶Art & Parks Tour
Explore the best of what Downtown Austin art and parks have to offer through our selection of curated murals, artworks and greenspaces. Take the self-guided biking or walking tours to discover downtown at your own pace.
Learn More⟶Old Bakery & Artisan Emporium
This Community Activated Parks Project is undergoing a community engagement process to explore ideas on how to revitalize this downtown greenspace through a new mural that tells the story of this area of Austin.
Get Involved⟶Republic Square Mural Sculpture
The Republic Square Mural Sculpture stood proudly in the park from March to May 2023, a beacon representing Austin’s diversity and multiculturalism. In honor of Black History Month, Women’s History Month and Austin’s Mexican American Heritage Corridor, the selected artists show us important moments in Austin’s past, present and future through their eyes.
See the Sculpture⟶301 Congress Porch
Anchored by the 5-story mural “Where the Wildflowers Grow” by the artist DAAS, the 301 Congress Porch is amid a massive transformation. Putting community-driven design first, this nook of Austin’s downtown is quickly becoming a place for creativity, inspiration, and activity for all.
Learn More⟶ARTBOX
The ARTBOX program creates large impact murals on the smallest of urban canvases. With over 800 boxes in downtown Austin, the ARTBOX program will continue to inspire and beautify for years to come.
See the ARTBOXES⟶Downtown Mural Tour
Explore the Downtown Austin Mural Map through the camera lens of Jay Ybarra, one of Austin’s most talented portrait and street photographers. Experience a collection of inspirational and iconic murals in and around downtown Austin in this self-guided tour.
Take the Tour⟶Ann Richards Public Art Project
Celebrating Women’s History Month by installing a striking series of ninety-six “Ann Banners” along Congress Avenue from the Ann Richards Bridge to the Texas State Capitol.
Learn More⟶Writing on the Walls 2020
Writing on the Walls is an annual series of collaborative public art installations and events. At the inaugural event in March 2020, local, national, and international artists simultaneously created two new landmarks in downtown Austin.
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