Dayton Murals--Public Art Flourishes
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Over the decades, public murals have grown to dot the urban landscape of the Dayton area. This page is an introduction to examples of public art transforming the downtown and neighborhoods..
James Pate
James Pate
James Pate is a local artist and muralist who has completed notable public art works.
James Pate developed the Dayton Region Walk of Fame Mural captured in the dedication video.
The video is an extended interview of James Pate where he discusses his life and art. The thumbnail sketch of the video shows the Wesley Community Center mural.
Tiffany Clark
Tiffany Clark
Tiffany Clark has created more than 100 murals around the Dayton area and is the visionary behind the Mural Machine.
Tiffany Clark designed the Nordale Park mural for the Belmont Eastmont Hearthstone Community Council. This mural also includes the painting of a pool as a watermelon with community volunteers.
Watch Tiffany Clark in the Dayton Ted Talk video in the left column as she discusses her recovery from addiction.
David Scott,, featured above, developed the Fifth St. Bridge mural with help from artists BK Elias and Lydia Williamson.
Read more more about David Scott in an article at the Sinclair Clarion.
https://www.sinclairclarion.com/home/tartan-news/2018/10/15/bakers-beat-eye-on-art-david-scott/
David Scott
David Scott
David Scott is an artist who painted the mural above the train bridge in the Oregon District in Dayton. This was only his second mural, although his paintings were highlighted at Third Perk Coffeehouse.
The above photo is from Scott's work on the Fifth Street Bridge in the Oregon District. Read more about David Scott here at Dayton.com.
Amy Deal's work includes the mural commissioned by White Allen Honda pictured above from her website.
This photo shows the mural in progress being painted on the building.
Amy Deal
Amy Deal
Amy Deal's murals are featured throughout Dayton. Her mural is featured on header of the page and is based upon a poem by Paul Lawrence Dunbar--The Dove.
Raised in Ohio by a homemaker and a farmer, her parents encouraged her to follow her goals. Amy Deal completed a BFA at Kent University and a MBA at Wright State University.
Her art has been widely exhibited and she has received extensive awards.
Read more about Deal at https://www.amydeal.com/about
The above mural designed by Deal is a wonderful backdrop for people kayaking on the river. This work is part of the Five Rivers Metro Parks.
McMillan and the K-12 Gallery Mural Makers with assistance from East End Community Services and Ruskin Elementary Schools designed and installed the mosaic at the Corner Cupboard Charities on Xenia Avenue. The mural is inspired by drawings completed by the children in school.
Jes McMillan
Jes McMillan
Jes McMillan is known throughout Dayton for her mosaic murals. Jess received her associate degree from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and her BA in Applied Arts from Point Park University.
McMillan works with diverse communities to design, create, and install murals. She is the founder and Executive Director of the Mosaic Institute.
Her art has been widely exhibited and she has received extensive awards.
Read more about McMillan here.
http://midayton.org/jesmcmillan
Jes McMillan designed the above mural made of porcelain and stained glass. The theme focuses on "centering."
This mural is part of the wall at the K-12 Tejas building. Read more about K-12 Tejas Gallery here.
Discussion
Discussion
The Dayton artists featured here have a wide array of mural styles. What styles appeal to you? Why?
What was your reaction to Tiffany Clark and her TED Talk on art and addiction?
How do murals contribute to a sense of community belonging and neighborhood vitality?
If you were doing a mural in Dayton--what images and themes might you include?
Do you have a favorite out of the muralists we included and why?
This is an interactive map of murals from K-12 Tejas. When you click on a mural site, you can see photos of the mural and some basic information.
Activities
Activities
Take an actual or virtual tour of the murals in Dayton by clicking on the interactive map from K-12 Tejas Gallery. You can click on the map image or the link below the map to plan or complete your tour.
Add a panel to an existing mural from the interactive map or from other murals in Dayton you have found. You can use any media for your panel.
Create your own mural following a theme that you identify. You can use single or mixed media or collage.
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