Let’s go on an art hunt!

Selfies, or it didn’t happen, right? On your next visit to Midland, check out our public art spaces. You'll find a collection of art pieces that can be enjoyed at any time and in any order. We've only given you a little teaser of the piece so make sure to check them out in person - we promise they won't disappoint!

Share your favorite pics around town with us! @publicartsmidland #publicartsmidland


MAP

Open this interactive map on your mobile device by clicking the “full screen” icon in the upper right corner - it kind of looks like [ ] - to see which pieces are close to each other, artist info, and directions!

Teal Pins: Neighborhood Bench Project (
Sponsored by Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts)
Blue Pins: Outside the Box Mini- Murals
Red Pins: Sculptures
Yellow Pins: Murals

Please note: If you keep scrolling on this web page you will see some photos and descriptions of some of the public art you can visit in town, BUT this Google Map is much more complete and in depth if you want to see it ALL!

The map is being continually updated. If you know of a piece of public art in Midland County that needs to be added in, send us a message at publicartsmidland@midlandfdn.org


2023 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: NEIGHBORHOOD BENCH PROJECT

ARTIST: LAKYN MILLER
Connect: Website – Instagram

ASHMAN PLAZA/LIVE OAK COFFEEHOUSE
711 Ashman St


2023 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: NEIGHBORHOOD BENCH PROJECT

ARTIST: SKYLAR SUTTON
(Note: Skylar was 16 at the time of this project)

SHEILA‘S LITTLE FREE LIBRARY & GALLERY
107 W. Carpenter St



2023 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: NEIGHBORHOOD BENCH PROJECT

ARTIST: Dr. Joy Yang Jiao

MIDLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
1801 W St Andrews Rd


2023 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: NEIGHBORHOOD BENCH PROJECT

ARTIST: Erin Patrice
Connect: Website – Instagram – Facebook

STRANDED YARN & COFFEE
132 Ashman Circle


2023 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: NEIGHBORHOOD BENCH PROJECT

ARTIST: Alexis Bearinger - Cudabeara Fine Art & Photo
Connect: Website – Instagram – TikTok

SERENDIPITY ROAD
215 E Main St


2023 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: NEIGHBORHOOD BENCH PROJECT

ARTIST: Jordan Taylor
Connect:
 Instagram

GREATER MIDLAND NORTH FAMILY CENTER
2601 E Shearer Rd


2023 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: NEIGHBORHOOD BENCH PROJECT

ARTIST: Victoria Parker
Connect: Facebook


LARKIN TOWNSHIP PARK
2952 N Jefferson Rd


2023 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: NEIGHBORHOOD BENCH PROJECT

ARTIST: Allison Stout
(Note: Allison was 12.5 at the time of this project)

DOW DIAMOND
825 E Main St


2023 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: NEIGHBORHOOD BENCH PROJECT

ARTIST: Madeline Stout
(Note: Madeline was 9.5 at the time of this project)

JOYFUL TANTRUM RECESS
4000 Jefferson Ave


2023 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: NEIGHBORHOOD BENCH PROJECT

ARTIST: Selena Ashley
Connect: Website – Facebook – Instagram

THE LEGACY CENTER FOR COMMUNITY SUCCESS, 2417 Abbott Rd




2023 ART SEEN FESTIVAL

Songbirds, by Kevin Burdick

UPBEAT MUSIC ACADEMY
109 E Ashman St



2023 ART SEEN FESTIVAL

Together. Forward. Bold., by Selena Bender, Jazz Benitez & Dacia Parker

This mural was painted with the community!

Located in the parking lot behind Little Forks Outfitters. Closest address is 123 McDonald St


2022 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: OUTSIDE THE BOX MINI MURAL

ARTIST: Trish Donnnelly

MATCHBOX TATTOO
118 Ashman St


2022 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: OUTSIDE THE BOX MINI MURAL

ARTIST: Desiree Hund

Corner of Main and Rodd


2022 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: OUTSIDE THE BOX MINI MURAL

Artist: Selena Bender

RANCHERITOS
405 E Main St


2022 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: OUTSIDE THE BOX MINI MURAL


2022 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: OUTSIDE THE BOX MINI MURAL

Artist: Kristin Cronkright

Corner of Larkin and Ripley


2022 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: OUTSIDE THE BOX MINI MURAL

ARTIST: Allise Noble, with the help of her Creative 360 colleagues: Laura Brigham, Anna Martin, Colleen Reed, Arlo Turpin and Laura Vosejpka.

On Main St at Poseyville Rd


2022 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: OUTSIDE THE BOX MINI MURAL


2022 PUBLIC ARTS MIDLAND: OUTSIDE THE BOX MINI MURAL


2022 ART SEEN FESTIVAL

Blackbird Rising, by Jazz Benitez & Dacia Parker

This mural was painted with the community! Check out each uniquely designed leaf!

ACE HARDWARE
419 E Main St


2022 ART SEEN FESTIVAL

Home (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow), by Maddison Chaffer

Located in the parking lot behind Little Forks Outfitters. Closest address is 123 McDonald St


2022 THE KEY HOUSE

ARTIST: Annie Stout

Creative 360
5501 Jefferson Ave


MEET ME IN MIDTOWN MURAL

ARTIST: Mark Piotrowski, MarkedArts

LIVE OAK COFFEHOUSE
711 Ashman St


2019 PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE MURAL

ARTISTS: Jazz Benitez & Gessica Garber

MIDLAND COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
503 S Saginaw Rd


2018 CHANGE MURAL

ARTIST: Jazz Benitez for Midland Area Youth Action Council

AUTO VALUE
1320 Washington


2019 POINTY FLAP FLAP

ARTIST: Jim Ardis for Public Arts Midland

GROVE PARK


M-20 BRIDGE MURAL

ARTISTS: Joey Salamon & Cam Decaussin for the Midland Area Community Foundation

Where the Rail Trail crosses under the M-20 Bridge


UNTITLED

ARTIST: Carolina Donoso

ESPRESSO MILANO
137 Ashman St (back parking lot)


2021 ART SEEN FESTIVAL

The Fox, by Jazz Benitez & Dacia Parker

This mural was painted with the community!

Located in the parking lot behind Little Forks Outfitters. Closest address is 123 McDonald St


MICHIGAN WAVES

ARTIST: Mark Piotrowski, MarkedArts

GREAT LAKES PHARMACY
1120 Eastman Ave


2022 HARVEST CELEBRATION

ARTIST: Annie Stout

This mural was painted with the community!

PHOENIX COMMUNITY FARM
919 Smith Rd


COYER CANDLE CO. MURAL

ARTIST: Sydnie Gouge

COYER CANDLE CO. WAREHOUSE
1814 Austin St.