
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!
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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
M-20 BRIDGE MURAL
ARTISTS: Joey Salamon & Cam Decaussin for the Midland Area Community Foundation
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
COYER CANDLE CO. MURAL
ARTIST: Sydnie Gouge
COYER CANDLE CO. WAREHOUSE
1814 Austin St.