Oklahoma Mural Syndicate sends this information as posted below:
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – September 13, 2024 – The 9th Annual Plaza Walls Mural Expo, presented by the Oklahoma Mural Syndicate, is set to ignite Oklahoma City’s art scene on Saturday, September 28th, from 12-9pm at the vibrant and iconic locale Indiana/Gatewood/Plaza Walls Alley. The Expo features a week-long celebration of graffiti, street art, and murals leading up to the main event that coincides with the annual Plaza District Festival.
An Artistic Lifeline
The journey to this year’s Expo was uncertain, with doubts about securing necessary funding. Yet Oklahoma City showed up, rallying behind the arts and ensuring the week-long festivities could start Monday, September 23rd. The public is invited to witness the creation of art in real-time. With 47 artist teams from local, national, and even international locations, Plaza Walls will once again morph Oklahoma City into an ever-evolving canvas. Each artist brings their unique style and flair to the Expo, contributing to a collective cultural elevation in the Oklahoma City art scene.
Driving Forces
This year’s Mural Expo, proudly presented by Inasmuch Foundation, Oklahoma City Community Foundation, Google, and Monster Energy, thrives thanks to their invaluable support. Their financial support is the heartbeat of the event, fueling the week-long celebration. “Your relentless backing breathes life into our murals, transforming OKC’s streets into a dynamic canvas,” says the Plaza Walls team. “Despite our funding concerns, your vital support has kept the arts alive. We extend our deepest gratitude to all sponsors and donors for making this journey possible.”
Artist Lineup
Featured regional, national, and local artists for the 2024 Mural Expo include: Aerosol Kingdom, Alaina Hunt, Allison Bamcat, Ashley Macias, Bendy Knees Design Co., Berk Visual, Caitlyn Shepherd, Carlos Barboza, Cassandra Elaine, Chromaj, Cornbred (The Legend), Darin Balaban, DeLovesRobots Art, Dwadlings Art, Feebee, Frenemy, Gabriel Rojas, Gentry Leach, George F. Baker III (House of Daydreamers), Gus Cutty, Heidi Ghassempour, Huevzn, Jaiya Farrell, June, Karis the Artist, KreativeNative, Lumen Miramontes, Lurk & Destroy, Maeve Wise, Maxx Valentine, Meg Carlile, Mr B Baby, Naharahyoh, Nico Cathcart, Oskiade Jaleel (HOD), Plight, Pretty Nice Murals, Rachele Cromer, Red Dirt Rosie, Registered Artist, Sean Vali, Sofia & Esther, Tony Thunder, Trudy Tran (HOD), Vniceworld, Woes Martin, Yoyocam (HOD)
Continuing National Recognition
The national spotlight continues to shine on arts in Oklahoma City. Plaza Walls hopes to keep OKC as a hub for creative expression, cultural evolution, community, and engagement for locals and tourists who stop by to visit. The power of public art is as important now as ever before. Oklahoma will continue to thrive and show the rest of the world what we can accomplish together.
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