City of Raleigh, NC
10/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/08/2024 11:06
Raleigh's Largest On-Street Mural Transforms Commerce Place
The largest on-street mural in Raleigh is now complete! This 4,000-square-foot mural is a key part of the broader initiative to reimagine Commerce Placein downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District.
Artist Mary Carter Taub partnered with Raleigh Arts and the City's Urban Projects Group to design and install the mural. Over 200 hours and 100 gallons of paint went into the mural, which is expected to last 2-5 years. This is a big step towards transforming an underused space into a vibrant public area.
Come visit Commerce Place to see Raleigh's largest on-street mural and learn about the exciting changes in this part of downtown. The mural will be featured at the Downtown Raleigh Alliance's First Friday event on November 1 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Join us for snacks, games, live music, and a raffle with items donated by businesses in the Warehouse District. You can also share your thoughts on the new vision for Commerce Place.
About the Commerce Place Project
Commerce Place is a mid-block alley in the Warehouse District of downtown Raleigh. It has mostly been used as a shortcut for cars and parking. Now, the City is teaming up with designers, artists, and private partners to give Commerce Place a new look. The goal is to make it a pedestrian-friendly spot that puts people first, fitting with future plans to turn the alley into a usable public space.
Commerce Place will have open seating, public art, overhead lighting, and other features to show what's possible. This project is led by the City's Urban Projects Group, along with Raleigh Transportation, Raleigh Arts, Empire Properties, Turnbridge Equities, and other City departments.
About Raleigh Arts
Raleigh Arts, a part of the City of Raleigh's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department, fosters and promotes the arts in Raleigh by administering the programs of the Raleigh Arts Commission and the Public Art and Design Board and supporting the Pullen and Sertoma Arts Centers.