pleasant peninsula mural festival

21 new murals coming to Grand Rapids!

July 26, 2025!

Pleasant Peninsula Mural Festival!

10:00AM - 9:00PM — BLUE BRIDGE & FRONT AVE — FREE!

This July, we are bringing 21 artists from around North America to paint 21 species that are Threatened or Endangered in the state of Michigan.

To celebrate these rare forms of life, we will be having a Grand Opening Festival with an eco art market, conservation organizations, educational speakers, and live music!

The best part? IT’S FREE AND FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

art & science!

building community through

21 murals!

Each mural will be painted by a different artist, with each species rendered in the artist’s unique style!

21 species!

Every mural features a different native Michigan species on the Threatened & Endangered List!

here’s how we’re…

platforming artists!

At Pleasant Peninsula, we’ve worked with almost 100 unique Michigan artists and makers. We celebrate and showcase local talent, foster national artistic connections, and build lasting ties between artists, environmentalists, and neighborhoods.

We are redefining our city; not as a place of contest, but as one of mutual aid and artistic opportunity.

expanding community access!

Lack of representation, financial barriers, and limited accessibility in natural areas cause many to feel unwelcome in nature spaces.

Public art sparks interest in the natural world; from there, environmental education expands outdoor literacy. Together, we aim to reach our neighbors who may not typically feel safe, comfortable, or interested in exploring Michigan’s natural beauty on their own.

speaking for native ecosystems!

By highlighting native plants and wildlife in public art, we create opportunities for city-dwelling Michiganders to build personal relationships with the diverse species that share our Great Lakes State.

Once a species is recognizable, it becomes special. Once a species can be named, it becomes a friend.

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Environmental education through public art!

Empowering artists.

Platforming educators.

Lovin’ the lakes!

Pleasant Peninsula 2025 wouldn’t be possible without the support of our generous sponsors!

great lakes sponsors!

lake sturgeon sponsors!

common loon sponsors!

petoskey stone sponsors!