Musician walking down the Central Track to Dallas
The piece includes the Blues Alley logo at the top. Dan Colcer’s stylized trees and sky loom over a darkened view of a 1930s Dallas skyline and of a blues man busker carrying his guitar and walking on the train tracks toward Deep Ellum. The Central Track, or the crossing point between the Houston and […]
Sam Meyer
Local musician Sam Myers was the recipient of nine W.C. Handy awards. He played drums for Elmore James from 1952 to 1963, including on the hit “Dust My Broom.” George Harrison of The Beatles gave Elmore a shout out on their song “For You Blue,” to give an idea of how influential the James/Myers contribution […]
Various Artists
The mural at 2634 Elm Street is an ever-evolving collaborative project curated by Frank Campagna, the artist known as the “Godfather of Deep Ellum.” Rather than a single static image, this wall serves as a rotating gallery for Various Artists under Campagna’s direction. It is closely associated with Kettle Art Gallery (originally founded at this […]
Shawn James: The Thief and the Moon
This piece is a unique, multimedia tribute to the musician Shawn James, known for his powerful blend of blues, folk, and soul. Like Iurato’s other works in the neighborhood, it utilizes a combination of hand-cut stencils and aerosol to create a lifelike, narrative scene. Artist: Joe Iurato
Ed Smith Machine Works Mural
Take a step back into the industrial roots of Dallas at the Ed Smith Machine Works Mural! Proudly displayed at 3117 Commerce St, this captivating piece of street art honors the gritty, hardworking heritage of Deep Ellum before it transformed into an entertainment district. Painted on the brick exterior of a historic building, the mural […]
Mo’Betta Blue Boom Box Graphic
This work speaks to the transition and evolution of blues music and how its influences are still relevant to this day. It traverses generational gaps, which is why the artist incorporated the more modern boom box stereo. Within the piece you will spot an owl, which represents wisdom and pays homage to artists of the […]
Say Yes, Say No, Say I Love You
Say Yes Say No and Say I Love Your wall murals by Preston Pannek, Deep Ellum, Texas. Pictured are two wall murals by Preston Pannek located in Deep Ellum, Texas. Preston Pannek is an artist who donated ten murals to Deep Ellum. Deep Ellum is a neighborhood composed largely of arts and entertainment venues near […]
Self Love
Self acceptance themed mural Artist: Junior Hernandez
Rosetta Tharpe
Vaniecia’s mural is a dedication to the godmother of rock and roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Many would say she is one of the founding or Mother of Rock and Roll because she created music with the guitar that would become popular after her time. For Vaniecia’s mural, she wanted to pay homage to Sister Rosetta […]
Graffiti Bulldog
Bulldog graffiti mural Artist: JoeSkilz