Detroit City Walls Artists’ Showcase 2025: Explore and Support Detroit’s Muralists

Detroit City Walls - Murals by 4 artists

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Detroit continues to shine as a city shaped by bold creativity, and the artists behind the City Walls Detroit program are at the heart of that energy. On December 5, 2025, SpaceLab Detroit and the City of Detroit General Services Department hosted the annual Detroit City Walls Artists’ Showcase at Design Studio 6. The evening brought together muralists, art supporters, collectors, and community members for a festive celebration of Detroit’s visual storytellers.

Now that the event has wrapped, we’re extending the celebration with this online showcase. For one week after the event, visitors can explore the artwork, connect with each artist, and reach out directly to purchase available pieces.

About the Showcase

Detroit City Walls Artists' Showcase Flyer

The in-person event highlighted artists who have contributed murals across Detroit’s neighborhoods through the City Walls and Art Alleys program. Each artist presented original artwork, offering guests an opportunity to see the studio pieces of the artists who create the City’s public art.

This webpage continues that mission by giving buyers and supporters ongoing access to the work featured at the showcase.

Featured Artists:

Supporting Detroit’s Creative Community

The City Walls program continues to elevate local muralists, strengthen neighborhood identity, and bring beauty and storytelling to the built environment. By purchasing artwork or commissioning these artists, you help sustain the individuals whose work makes Detroit such a dynamic and inspiring place.

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 Showcase in person, and thank you for continuing to support Detroit artists here online.

With appreciation,
SpaceLab Detroit | @spacelabdetroit

Learn more about Detroit City Walls | @citywallsdetroit

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2025 Detroit City Walls Artists’ Showcase: A Celebration of Creativity, Community, and Detroit’s Mural Legacy

Detroit City Walls - Murals by 4 artists

Detroit’s walls tell stories—vibrant, powerful, and deeply rooted in the spirit of our city. On Friday, December 5, 2025, we’re excited to bring those stories indoors for an evening dedicated to the incredible artists who shape Detroit’s visual landscape.

SpaceLab Detroit, in collaboration with the City of Detroit General Services Department, invites you to the 2025 Detroit City Walls Artists’ Showcase—a festive gathering that highlights the talent and vision behind some of Detroit’s most beloved murals.

Detroit City Walls Artists' Showcase Flyer

What to Expect

This exclusive showcase brings together artists who have completed murals through the City Walls Detroit program, offering a unique opportunity to experience their work up close. Attendees will enjoy:

  • Original artwork on exhibit
  • Pieces available for purchase—perfect for holiday gifting
  • A chance to meet the artists who bring Detroit’s neighborhoods to life
  • A warm and welcoming atmosphere filled with creativity and community spirit
  • Complimentary refreshments throughout the evening

Whether you’re an art lover, a collector, a supporter of Detroit talent, or simply seeking a meaningful way to celebrate the season, this event promises inspiration at every turn.

Event Details

Date: Friday, December 5, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Design Studio 6 – 8626 W McNichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48221 (map)

Admission is free, but we encourage guests to RSVP to help us plan a wonderful experience for everyone.

Why This Event Matters

City Walls Detroit is more than a mural program—it’s a bridge between art, community, and the built environment. Each participating artist has contributed to transforming Detroit’s public spaces, infusing creativity into neighborhoods and inspiring residents and visitors alike. The Showcase is our way of honoring their dedication and spotlighting their continued work.

We hope you’ll join us for this celebration of art, community, and Detroit’s rich creative culture.

Open Call for Artists: Transform Detroit’s Bagley Arts Alley with Vibrant Murals!

Art Inventory

(3) Murals

  • City of Detroit: Transforming Neighborhood Alleys with Art
  • Deadline to apply: Monday, February 24, 2025, at 11:59 PM

Download the complete Artist Packet below

Project Overview

Space Lab Development, Inc. (SpaceLab Detroit) is excited to issue an Open Call to Artists on behalf of The City of Detroit’s City Walls and Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship (ACE) divisions for the Bagley Arts Alley Murals. These 3 murals are part of a larger Arts Alley Initiative, a groundbreaking program to transform neighborhood alleys into vibrant spaces through murals and art installations. This project aims to celebrate local culture, foster community pride, and showcase the exceptional talents of both experienced and emerging artists.

Project Vision Statement

The Bagley Arts Alley is part of a larger Arts Alley Initiative: a transformative project that envisions vibrant, safe, and inclusive community gathering spaces in the heart of Detroit’s neighborhoods.  As part of Mayor Duggan’s Blight to Beauty Initiative, this effort harnesses the power of art and design to address long-standing challenges amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic—challenges such as limited access to safe, green spaces, deteriorating infrastructure, and insufficient support for the creative workforce.

Through the Arts Alley Initiative and the Bagley Arts Alley project, artists, residents, and community leaders have collaborated to reimagine residential and commercial alleys, transforming them with innovative landscaping, stormwater management, and pedestrian-friendly amenities. Now, artists will create captivating public art in these spaces to reflect Detroit’s rich history, culture, and resilience, creating hubs of beauty and imagination while fostering pride and connection among neighbors.

By uniting local artists, residents, and the city’s creative resources, the Arts Alley Initiative is more than an investment in physical infrastructure—it is a celebration of Detroit’s spirit, an opportunity to amplify voices through art, and a catalyst for building stronger, more beautiful neighborhoods for all.

Project Timeline

  • Call Release Date: February 10, 2025
  • Deadline for Questions: February 19, 2025. Send questions to info@spacelabdetroit.com
  • Proposal Submission Deadline: February 24, 2025
  • Artists Notified: March 3, 2025
  • Artist Agreements & Onboarding Documents Due: March 10, 2025
  • Community Engagement Begins: March 17, 2025
  • Mural Painting Begins: April 3, 2025
  • Painting/Installation Completion Deadline: May 31, 2025

* Project Timeline subject to change

Download the complete Artist Packet here

Attention Artists: Proposal Submission for Bagley Arts Alley Murals

If you previously submitted a proposal by the 02.07.2025 11:59 pm deadline for the Arts Alleys Initiative Call for Artists, you may request to use the same submission for the Bagley Arts Alley Murals. The submission must be exactly the same. If there are any changes, submit a new packet. Please email us at info@spacelabdetroit.com to indicate your interest.

In your email, be sure to confirm that you would like your Arts Alley Initiative proposal considered. You must also specify whether you have experience working on a lift to access high walls.

Get Answers to Questions here

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