The Blue Devils
2125 Spruce Street (the mural is located on the BACK side of the building) Murphysboro, IL A stunning 1100-square-foot project created by the dedication and creativity of over 400 students. This piece is a testament to the collaboration and passion of a community. Facebook
Big Muddy Monster Billboard
Located by the McDonalds at the corner of Route 13 and Highway 127. ARTISTS Painted by Christine DeShazo · Zach Nelson · Ava Stuemke · Phil DeShazo LOCATION GPS – Lat: 37°7653589″N Lon: 89°3256886″W DATE 2024 SOCIAL MEDIA TAGS #revitalize62966 #applecity62966 #paintthetown62966 #murphysboro THE STORY BEHIND THE MURAL Terrorized by a creature […]
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Oak Street Art area
The Logan District Historical District around the Oak and 16th Street area. Murphysboro, IL The Oak Street Art area is a collective of artists living and working in southern Illinois. Their mission is to nurture connections between art and our community through advocacy, education, and practice, with a vision is that art is for everyone, […]
Beautiful Morning in Murphysboro
on the south side of the Youth & Rec Center at Carl Lee Park (1818 Walnut Street) ARTISTS Christine DeShazo · Sue Gindlesparger · Zach Nelson LOCATION GPS – Lat: 37°76483″N Lon: 89°34335″W DATE 2023 SOCIAL MEDIA TAGS #revitalize62966 #applecity62966 #paintthetown62966 THE STORY BEHIND THE MURAL The mural, “Beautiful Morning in Murphysboro,” was […]
The Douglass School Art Place
900 Douglas Street Murphysboro, IL (618) 687-3791 The Frederick Douglass School was Murphysboro Illinois’ segregated black elementary school from 1897-1966. Purchased in 1993 by art historian Gretel Chapman and glassblower Jan Thomas for development as an art place, “The Doug” offers studios for rent. The Douglass Hot Shop opened with the new millennium in […]
John A. Logan Statue
2125 Spruce Street Murphysboro, IL This Logan piece is considered by some to be unofficially the smallest miscellaneous monument in the state. It is the only monument to a Civil War general that also honors his wife. Facebook
Miranda’s Loom Fine Craft Studio and Gallery
1310 Walnut Street Murphysboro, Illinois Located at 1310 Walnut Street in Murphysboro, IL, Miranda’s Loom Fine Craft Studio & Gallery offers functional fine craft including fiber arts, pottery, turned wood, metals, jewelry, and more! The studio of Miranda’s Loom Handwovens is also on site. Miranda’s Loom is devoted to artful, mindful living by creating heirloom […]
Logan Gallery
1618 Edith Street Murphysboro, Illinois The Logan Gallery (by appointment and scheduled events). The Oak Street Art group sponsors various activities here. The General John A. Logan Museum provides the building space. Facebook
Fountain – Carl Lee Park
1850 Walnut Street Murphysboro, Illinois Fountain at Carl Lee Park. Image by dailyherald Facebook
