Destination Cleveland Unveils Two New City Murals
The local arts initiative continues to expand with recent installations across city landmarks.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Painting
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Destination Cleveland has officially added two new public artworks to its Murals Across the City project. These installations bring the total number of project murals throughout the area to 11.
Why it matters
The ongoing project aims to celebrate Cleveland identity through works created by local artists. These murals serve as permanent visual markers of the city culture and history.
The latest murals are located at 706 E. 185th St. and the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Welcome Center at 1701 W. 25th St. The project has commissioned works from local artists since its inception in 2023.
The players
Destination Cleveland
This is the official destination marketing and management organization for the city of Cleveland.
Tessa LeBaron
She is a local artist commissioned to create a mural depicting regional natural features.
Naijal DAYZWHUN Hawkins
He is a local artist responsible for a mural installation honoring the industrial legacy of the city.
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
This local agency provides housing assistance and manages the Welcome Center where the new mural is displayed.
The details
Tessa LeBaron created a mural at 706 E. 185th St. depicting natural features of Lake Erie and Euclid Beach Park. At the 1701 W. 25th St. location, artist Naijal DAYZWHUN Hawkins installed a piece reflecting local industrial history and historical figures.
Timeline
The Murals Across the City project began in 2023.
The two new murals were officially added on October 24, 2026.
A new mural installation is scheduled for the Pivot Center for the Arts by spring 2027.
Culture Shift
The expansion of the Murals Across the City project mirrors a national trend where municipal organizations leverage local art to bolster civic identity. This strategy shifts the urban aesthetic from functional infrastructure to a canvas that reflects the unique history and natural beauty of the region.
Residents and visitors can visit the newly installed murals at 706 E. 185th St. and 1701 W. 25th St. to experience the works in person. These sites are now open to the public as part of the broader city beautification effort.
The takeaway
Incorporating regional history and natural features into public art helps ground city identity in local geography. Residents interested in urban art can track these additions to explore new landmarks throughout the city.
What happens next
Nathalie Bermudez is scheduled to install a new mural at the Pivot Center for the Arts by spring 2027.
Further reading
Find more information on local artistic developments in the Cleveland Painting section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 5 Cleveland WEWS.
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