Public Art in Midtown Houston

Midtown Houston is famed for its walkable community, urban green spaces, and eye-catching public art. Take advantage of some Houston's cooler summer days and explore the world-class art scenes in the heart of Houston.

 

1. #DahliaHTX

Where: 2901 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77004

Dahlias are in full bloom in Midtown Houston. The entire facade of this building is an instagrammable hot spot and can easily pass as a backdrop for a fashion shoot. Huge detailed dahlias add vibrancy to the space and beautify the whole block. The contrast between the black building's walls and color-rich flowers is so striking that you will be drawn to explore the site up close.

 

 

 

2. "Preservons la Creation" by Sebastien “Mr. D” Boileau 

Where: At the corner of Fannin and Tuam in Midtown Houston. 

 

Right across from the #DahliaHTX mural, there is another jaw-dropping artwork that stretches across the 180 feet-wide wall. The Preservons la Creation is an artist's interpretation of Michelangelo's famous fresco painting "The Creation of Adam" on the Sistine Chapel's ceiling in Rome.

 

 

3. The Cube's Floral Mural at Midtown Park

Where: Midtown Park: Inside the glass building that connects the underground parking with the park.

 

The Midtown district has been constantly changing and revitalizing its urban spaces in the last decade, turning them into a multi-use walkable public environment. Midtown Park is a prime example of such urban renewal. It's one of the best urban green spaces in Houston that includes a big lawn, playground, garden walk, splash pad, pavilion with a stage, dog park, and jaw-dropping art pieces.

This floral installation is inside the glass building that provides immediate access to the park from the underground parking garage. On all four sides, the elevator's walls are adorned with various beautiful floral compositions, from brown-eyed susans to asters.

 

 

Colorful native Texas wildflowers can transform any space and can completely lighten up one's mood. I think it's a thing in Houston to transform and brighten public entrances for parking garages. The Synchronicity of Color at Discovery Green is another creative project that turned the entrance to the underground parking garage into an artwork.

 

 

 

4. Wild Wonderland by Dixie Friend Gay

 Where: Midtown Park: At the southeast corner of Main and Anita

 

Created by local artist Dixie Friend Gay, this nature-inspired Wild Wonderland mosaic mural covers the whole southeast wall of Midtown Park. The artwork features Texas native plants and wildlife and is totally awe-striking from a distance and up close with all the attention to intricate details and the use of the mosaic technique.

 

 

5. Common Bond 

Where: 2850 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002

 

This whimsical mural by Shelbi Nicole adorns one of the walls of Common Bond cafe in Midtown Houston. Brightly-colored biomorphic shapes evoke all sorts of positive emotions and a sense of ease. Exactly, what's needed to start one's day off right.

 

 

6. Midtown Sign by April Murphy

Where: Bagby Park: 415 Gray St, Houston, TX 77002

If you can count on Midtown for one thing, it’s interactive public art that can bring out the inner child in all of us. The iconic huge Midtown letters in Bagby Park are sure to hit the spot for those who prefer to interact with art pieces.

 

Just remember, the design of iconic letters that spell out Midtown is ever-changing. You never know when they can get wrapped in a new inspiring artwork. Chances are, the next time you visit, there will be new letters for you to discover.

 

 

 

I can't think of anything more inspiring than to see how sometimes deserted urban spaces come alive with vibrant murals and interactive art installations. We are so in luck to enjoy world-class art by just visiting public parks and open spaces about anywhere in Houston. So pull out your most comfortable pair of shoes and go exploring.

 

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