Through the Wake Murals program and with the support of the Wake County Government, the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County works with municipalities in Wake County to create new murals that transform public spaces and become visible representations of the thriving arts community in Wake County.

KNIGHTDALE by Sarahlaine Calva Completed 2022 Location: Harper Park, 209 Main StreetThe Harper Park Adventures mural embodies Knightdale’s commitment to the values of inclusivity and connectedness. Video of Mural

WENDELL by Matt Willey Completed 2020 Location: 20 East Campen StreetThe Wendell mural advances the artist’s goal of painting 50,000 bees across the world through his Good of the Hive Project.

APEX by Max Dowdle Completed 2020 Location: Apex Public Works, 105 Upchurch St.The Apex mural welcomes visitors to the town and symbolizes the great people and landscape of Apex. Video about Mural

WAKE FOREST by Taylor White Completed 2019 Location: Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks StreetTaylor’s work is figurative, adding a colorful artfulness with vibrant energy and creativity.

GARNER by Sean Kernick Completed 2019 Location: Full Bloom Coffee Roasters, 141 West Main StreetAn exciting addition to downtown, the mural on the side of Full Bloom Coffee Roasters has already become part of a town tradition for milestone photo ops. Video about Mural

ZEBULON by Taylor White Completed 2019 Location: 101 West Vance StreetThe Zebulon mural is located downtown and celebrates the rich history and diversity of the community.

FUQUAY-VARINA by Sean Kernick Completed 2018 Location: 409 Broad StreetThe Fuquay-Varina mural features an impressive welcome to downtown celebrating the civic pride of the community.

United Arts is grateful to the Wake County commissioners for their ongoing support and commitment to the arts that have made these murals possible.

For more information about the Wake Murals, contact Kelly Schrader at [email protected]