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42 Murals Project (Deep Ellum legacy)

The reboot that made Deep Ellum a mural capital again.

The wall

The 2012 42 Murals project turbocharged Deep Ellum's wall scene — dozens of large-scale works that helped bring artists and visitors back. Individual walls change; the project is the reason the neighborhood hits 130+ murals today.

Artist: Multiple artists (2012 project)
Address: Deep Ellum neighborhood walls, Dallas, TX 75226

Sources: Deep Ellum Texas — 10 Classic Murals (42 Murals history) · Visit Dallas — 42 Murals Project mention

42 Murals Project (Deep Ellum legacy)
Carol M. Highsmith / Library of Congress / Wikimedia Commons / Public domain — Dan Colcer 2012 Deep Ellum Urban Gardens mural from the 42 Murals era — Carol M. Highsmith / LOC public domain.

Open on the photo map → All murals on map →

Visitor tips

Show up ready.

  • Hours: Always
  • Parking: Deep Ellum
  • Best photo: Use Art Walk map — pieces rotate
  • Best time: Anytime with the official map
  • Free: Yes

Rights

Photos are Wikimedia Commons / Library of Congress public-domain shots or official Instagram embeds with credit. Artist-cleared mural photography still preferred for named walls.