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A map and 120+ photos of Tucson's beautiful murals

From the What's new, Tucson? 22 people, places and things welcomed in 2022 series
  • Arizona Daily Star
  • Jun 7, 2023
  • Jun 7, 2023 Updated Nov 15, 2025

Take a look at more than 100 Tucson murals — plus a map of where to find them.

First, here's a map to help you start your mural hunt 🎨

"Desert Trails"

"Desert Trails"

“Desert Trails,” by Rock ‘Cyfi” Martinez, was completed in October 2019. It is located on the building of a Goodwill, 1940 E Silverlake Rd.

Provided by Bill Davidson

“Tracks and Trails” mural

“Tracks and Trails” mural

A person walks a dog through "Tracks and Trails," a mural by Rock Martinez and Jessica Gonzales commissioned by Pima County for The Loop multi-use path on the north bank of the Rillito River at Country Club Road in Tucson.

Rick Wiley, Arizona Daily Star

La Mujer Empoderada

La Mujer Empoderada

A passerby takes a look at Ignacio Garcia working on his La Empoderada mural adorning the east side of the MLK Apartments, Fifth Avenue and Congress Street, Tucson, Ariz., February 9, 2022.

Kelly Presnell, Arizona Daily Star

Joe Pagac Mural at Himmel Park

Joe Pagac Mural at Himmel Park

A woman takes a photo of the new mural by Joe Pagac at Himmel Park.

Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily Star

English Salon Spa Mural

English Salon Spa Mural

This mural is located at English Salon Spa, 27 N. Scott Ave.

Gloria Knott / #ThisIsTucson

Arizona Arts Live mural

Arizona Arts Live mural

This mural, by Robbie Lee Harris, is located at 702 S. Stone Ave.

Gloria Knott / #ThisIsTucson

Amphitheater Middle School mural

Amphitheater Middle School mural

Artist Katherine Joyce, left, videographer Arielle Alelunas and artist Ana Santos paint sections of a new mural at Amphitheater Middle School, 315 E. Prince Rd., on Friday. The 1,560 square-foot mural designed by Joe Pagac was inspired by the Amphitheater Middle School mascot, a pirate, and set in a story book format, said Pagac. Pagac and four other local artists are expected to finish on Monday. The mural was funded by Cox Communications.

Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star

"Red Fuji" mural

"Red Fuji" mural

This mural, by Eric Carr, is located at Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson, 2130 N. Alvernon Way.

Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson

Fort Lowell mural

Fort Lowell mural

Find this giant mural at 290 W. Fort Lowell Road, made by Ignacio Garcia.

Jen Bond, This Is Tucson

Modern Aquarian mural

Modern Aquarian mural

This mural, by Ashley White of Modern Aquarian, is at 121 E. Congress St.

Gloria Knott / #ThisIsTucson

El Tour de Tucson Inspired Mural

El Tour de Tucson Inspired Mural

A biker rides past the critters taking a ride of their own in the latest Joe Pagac and team mural at Alameda Street and Court Avenue, downtown Tucson, Ariz., March 24, 2021. The biking themed mural is on the west side of the Transamerica Parking Structure and is supported by El Tour de Tucson and Tucson Medical Center.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

TMC mural by Joe Pagac

TMC mural by Joe Pagac

This mural at Tucson Medical Center was painted by Joe Pagac, Katherine Joyce Lester and Arielle Pagac-Alelunas in March 2021. 

Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Danny Martin Mural at Nissan

Danny Martin Mural at Nissan

Find a Danny Martin mural inside the showroom and office building of Thoroughbred Nissan. 

Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Woven Bonds We've Grown Upon

Woven Bonds We've Grown Upon

"Woven Bonds We've Grown Upon" by Jessica Gonzales is in Parque Los Arroyos, 18225 S. Avenida Arroyo Seco.

Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Zion City Church mural

Zion City Church mural

Pictured is Joe Pagac's largest mural to date, located at Zion City Church, 2561 W. Ruthrauff Road. 

Gloria Knott, This Is Tucson

Community Foundation Campus mural

Community Foundation Campus mural

This mural by Ignacio Garcia is located at 5049 E. Broadway. 

Jen Bond | This Is Tucson

Frame mural

Frame mural

Jessica Gonzales created this mural on the entryway of Arizona Picture and Frame, 4523 E. Speedway.

Jen Bond | This Is Tucson

Ben Franklin mural

Ben Franklin mural

A Ben Franklin mural by Ignacio Garcia on the Frey Financial building at 2329 N. Tucson Blvd.

Becky Pallack

Downtown mural

Downtown mural

A small dog looks out the window of a truck driving on Scott Avenue in front of the mural on the east wall of Cobra Arcade, downtown Tucson, Ariz., February 4, 2021.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Insect Tea Party

Insect Tea Party

This mural is located at 329 S. Norris Ave., near Tucson Boulevard and Broadway. It was done in 2018 by Cara Gibson, Janet Miller, Lori Adkisson and Greg Yares.

Greg Yares

Pen Macias mural

Pen Macias mural

Pen Macias works on a mural for a client on Broadway between Columbus Boulevard and Alvernon Way on May 25, 2020. The mural represents her client, a single mother of four who works in the health care field. One half of the mural is dedicated to the connection between mothers and their children. The other half is dedicated to the connection between nurses and patients. 

Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star

Animal bicycle mural

Animal bicycle mural

This mural by Joe Pagac and Katherine Joyce is located along Stone Avenue near First Street.

Irene McKisson | This Is Tucson

Ignacio UFO Mural

Ignacio UFO Mural

This new mural, 5055 E. Speedway, by Ignacio Garcia is otherwordly. 

Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Danny Martin Mural Arizona Avenue

Danny Martin Mural Arizona Avenue

Snap your selfie with this skeleton woman taking a selfie by Danny Martin on Arizona Avenue across from Armory Park. 

Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Elizabeth Taylor Mural by Sean John Cannon

Elizabeth Taylor Mural by Sean John Cannon

This mural by Sean John Cannon can be found at Old Town Apartments in Armory Park. 

Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Danny Martin Mural Campbell Avenue

Danny Martin Mural Campbell Avenue

Find this mural by Danny Martin on the east wall of Momo's on Sixth Street and Campbell Avenue. 

Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Melo Dominguez Mural

Melo Dominguez Mural

"Community Scholars" mural located at 4801 S. 12th Ave. by Melo Dominguez. 

Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Joe Pagac Tribute Mural, Barrio Viejo

Joe Pagac Tribute Mural, Barrio Viejo

“Tribute Mural” by local artist Joe Pagac was painted at a private residence at 25 W. Simpson St. The mural was created to honor the original homeowners, Andres and Guadalupe Herrera, who built the home in 1906. 

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Johanna Martinez mural, Barrio Viejo

Johanna Martinez mural, Barrio Viejo

A mural by Johanna Martinez featuring Lalo Guerrero can be seen at 600 S. Meyer Ave. 

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Jessica Gonzales mural, barrio viejo

Jessica Gonzales mural, barrio viejo

A monsoon inspired mural by Jessica Gonzales is painted on the wall of a private residence at 592 S. Ninth Ave. 

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Lash Factor Studio mural by J. Keegan Rider, Barrio Viejo

Lash Factor Studio mural by J. Keegan Rider, Barrio Viejo

Kellie Kongnso, owner of Lash Factor Studio, commissioned muralist J. Keegan Rider to create this small mural at the southeast corner of Simpson Street and Meyer Ave. 

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

La Suprema Works & Events mural by Isaac Caruso, Barrio Viejo

La Suprema Works & Events mural by Isaac Caruso, Barrio Viejo

A mural by Isaac Caruso on the north wall of La Suprema Works & Events, at 319 W. Simpson St. It's one of several murals and other works of art in the colorful Barrio Viejo neighborhood.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Ignacio Garcia Wildcat mural

Ignacio Garcia Wildcat mural

Muralist Ignacio Garcia painted this cool cat on the west wall of Apple Tree Learning Center, 1010 E. Broadway.

Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Jessica Gonzales' Creative Machines mural

Jessica Gonzales' Creative Machines mural

This eye-catching piece by Jessica Gonzales covers two walls at Creative Machines headquarters, 4141 E. Irvington Road. 

Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Safe Shift

Safe Shift

Find this Wagon Burner Arts Mural on the west wall of Safe Shift, an estate sale/resale store, at 2801 E. Grant Road

Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Rock Martinez "Look Out" mural

Rock Martinez "Look Out" mural

Two murals by Rock "Cyfi" Martinez cover the north wall of Cicli Noe at 1622 S. Sixth Ave. 

Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Wagon Burner Arts

Wagon Burner Arts

Wagon Burner Arts created this mural on the west wall of a computer repair shop in Barrio Hollywood, 1016 W. St. Mary's Road.

Veronica M. Cruz

The Loft Cinema mural

The Loft Cinema mural

This mural by Jessica Gonzales is on the west-facing wall of The Loft Cinema, at 3233 E. Speedway.

Josh Galemore, Arizona Daily Star

Tuxon Hotel

Tuxon Hotel

The Tuxon Hotel, 960 S. Freeway, has one of Tucson's newest murals created by Joe Pagac and FORS Architecture. 

Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Las Adelitas mural

Las Adelitas mural
This mural designed by Paco Velez Anzueto is nearly complete and is part of a large collection of murals that can be found on the east wall of his gallery Studio One: A Space for Art and Activism and the Toole Shed, 197 E. Toole Ave.
Veronica M. Cruz | This Is Tucson

Camila Ibarra mural

Camila Ibarra mural

Camila Ibarra painted this Black Lives Matter mural on the side of Hotel Congress in solidarity with African Americans fighting police brutality and racial oppression.

Courtesy of Camila Ibarra

Black Lives Matter mural

Black Lives Matter mural

Local artist Robbie Lee Harris created this mural near the Rialto Theatre as part of a Black Lives Matter mural project.

Josh Galemore / Arizona Daily Star

Goodwill mural

Goodwill mural

Painted by muralist Joe Pagac, this large mural is located at the Goodwill location on Fourth Avenue.

Arizona Daily Star

Prince mural

Prince mural

This mural on the side of the Rialto Theatre honors Prince, who died in 2016.

Arizona Daily Star

Jessica Gonzales mural

Jessica Gonzales mural

Artist Jessica Gonzales adds final touches to a mural at Antigone Books, 411 N. 4th Ave.

Arizona Daily Star

Tucson Together

Tucson Together

Pedestrians walk past a mural on the west side of Playground Bar and Lounge, 278 E. Congress St., on April 27, 2020. The mural, painted by Jessica Gonzales, was inspired by local businesses, according to Gonzales' Facebook page. Each letter represents a Tucson business. From left to right is Old Tucson Studios, Fox Tucson Theatre, Hotel Congress, Eegee's, the Gateway Saguaro sign on Oracle and Adams Street, Hub Restaurant and Ice Creamery, Ben's Bells and the Rialto Theatre. 

Rebecca Sasnett / Arizona Daily Star

The Triumph of the Human Spirit

The Triumph of the Human Spirit

“The Triumph of the Human Spirit” is a mural by Kurt Schlaefer on the side of a seamstress shop at 945 W. Congress St. It is based upon an art piece and poem submitted to the Resilience Project by a local survivor of sexual assault.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

RilitoBend Neighborhood

RilitoBend Neighborhood

Sue Ann Breems spent more than three years and hundreds of hours working on the mosaic mural in the RillitoBend Neighborhood. It is located on the northeast corner of Prince Road and Cactus Boulevard.

Rebecca Sasnett / Arizona Daily Star

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

Schoolchildren paint a Butterfly Effect mural at the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Resource Center, 2209 N. 15th Ave., May 10, 2019, in Tucson, Ariz.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Joe Pagac mural on water tank

Joe Pagac mural on water tank

Joe Pagac transformed this 250,000-gallon water tank into a masterpiece. Find it at Tanque Verde Ranch, 14301 E. Speedway Blvd.

Courtesy Joe Pagac

Joe Pagac mural at La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Dr.

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Loving this pop of color on this gloomy day. It’s been fun to see the progress on this new @dannymartinart_ mural on Congress Street between Stone and Scott avenues over the last few weeks. Looks like she’s almost complete! #thisistucson #tucsonmurals #tucson

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Sonora Brunch Company

Sonora Brunch Company

A mural by local artist Jessica Gonzales covers the wall of the new Sonoran Brunch Company on South Kolb Road, just north of East 22nd Street.

Andi Berlin / This is Tucson

Goddess of Agave mural

Goddess of Agave mural

Traffic on Sixth Street speeds by the Goddess of Agave mural on the old Tucson Warehouse & Transfer Co., and the current home of Benjamin Supply, at Seventh Ave., Friday, March 22, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

UA mural

UA mural

Artist Danny Martin talks about his mural, The Cactus Comet Rides Again, which features Arizona great Art Luppino, newly painted in the southeast corner of Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Sept. 14, 2019.

Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

Palo Verde Pool mural

Palo Verde Pool mural

Part of the Palo Verde Pool mural painted by student artists and Isaac Caruso. 

Angela Pittenger | This Is Tucson

Palo Verde Pool mural

Palo Verde Pool mural

Muralist Isaac Caruso and four student artists painted this mural at the Palo Verde Pool. 

Angela Pittenger | This Is Tucson

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

This mural was created by Racheal Rios and Carlos Valenzuela. Find it at 86 E. Alameda Street.

Samantha Munsey

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

A Jessica Gonzales mural spotted at 151 N. Stone Ave.

Samantha Munsey

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

Banner - University Medicine commissioned four Arizona artists to create five murals around town. This scene of flying whales, which was not yet finished when this photo was taken, was painted by Tucson muralist Joe Pagac. Find it at 2320 N. Campbell Avenue, near Grant.   

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

This mural, created by Phoenix muralist Lalo Cota, can be found on 3443 E. Speedway Blvd., near The Loft Cinema. Cota is a surrealist painter who draws inspiration from his Mexican-American heritage.    

Samantha Munsey

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

Another mural created by Lalo Cota for Banner - University Medicine. Find this one near Oracle and Prince at 3540 N. Oracle Road. 

Samantha Munsey

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

Find this tranquil lady on Fourth Avenue near Eighth Street. It was painted by Tucson artist Ignacio Garcia as part of a mural project commissioned by Banner - University Medicine.

Irene McKisson | This Is Tucson

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

Tucson artist Jessica Gonzales created this mural on the street-facing wall of the No-Tel Motel at 2425 N. Oracle Road.

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

This mural is located at Amy's Donuts, 101 E. Fort Lowell Rd.

Jerry Peek / tucsonmurals.blogspot.com

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

This mural is at Oury Park on West Saint Marys Road.

Jerry Peek / tucsonmurals.blogspot.com

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

This mural can be found at Davis Bilingual Elementary Magnet School.

Jerry Peek / tucsonmurals.blogspot.com

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

This jaguar mural is located near East Toole Avenue and North Seventh Avenue. Update December 2019: This mural has been removed, but we are keeping the photo here for posterity.

Courtesy Dave Vangelder

El Rio Restoration Project

El Rio Restoration Project

The El Rio Restoration Project uses the help of local artists and roughly 20 youth volunteers to restore the murals of Tucson artist, David Tineo. The artist has graced the El Rio Neighborhood Center with seven murals since 1976, however, the murals have faced vandalism and faded over time. This restoration occurred on Saturday, June 15th, 2019.

By David Martinez Arizona Daily Star

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

Detail of the boy in Ignacio Garcia's mural titled "PETA Piñata" in the alleyway near 31 N. Sixth Ave. on April 19, 2019, as part of the Tucson Arts Brigade Downtown Mural Project.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

Detail of the boy in Ignacio Garcia's mural titled "PETA Piñata" in the alleyway near 31 N. Sixth Ave. on April 19, 2019, as part of the Tucson Arts Brigade Downtown Mural Project.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Linda Ronstadt, mural, music hall, 2022

Linda Ronstadt, mural, music hall, 2022

Dwarfed by its size, muralist Rock Martinez, middle, stands in front of his image of singer Linda Ronstadt while hanging it on the stage of the Tucson Convention Center Music Hall on Thursday, May 5, 2022. The Hall was renamed after Ronstadt during a ceremony at the 40th annual International Mariachi Conference Espectacular Concert. Ronstadt is one of the founders of the festival.

A.E. Araiza / Special for the Arizona Daily Star

Selena mural at American Eat Co.

Selena mural at American Eat Co.

The Selena mural on the back wall of American Eat Co. was painted by local artist Jonny Ballesteros. 

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

Joe Pagac, local Tucson artist, continues work on a bike mural at 601 N. Stone Ave. on April 15, 2019. Pagac is one of four artists who were chosen from a pool of 44 applicants to paint their creations in and near downtown as part of the Tucson Arts Brigade Downtown Mural Project. 

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Danny Martin mural

Danny Martin mural

This Danny Martin mural in downtown Tucson is on private property, but it's viewable from the street. Find it near the corner of Stone Avenue and Simpson Street.

Samantha Munsey / This Is Tucson

Historic Y Mural

Historic Y Mural

A mural titled "Sonora" on the side of the Historic Y building at 300 W. University Blvd. was completed on December 18, 2018. Karlito Miller Espinosa aka Mata Ruda, the artist, teaches an illustration class in the school of art at the University of Arizona. With the help of two of his students, Analaura Villegas and Brisa Tzintzun, he completed the commissioned mural within a week. Espinosa says the mural is a quilt of images that represent some of the different organizations that have offices in the building.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Sugar Hill neighborhood mural

Sugar Hill neighborhood mural

Murals by Tucson Arts Brigade line a resident’s fence in the Sugar Hill neighborhood.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

Find this mural, by Rock Martinez, at Sky Bar Tucson, 536 N. 4th Ave. 

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

This mural was created by Joel Valdez and Rock Martinez. Find it at 197 E. Toole Ave.  This mural has been removed, but we are keeping the photo here for posterity.

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

Sam Hughes School

Sam Hughes School

This mural on the patio wall at Sam Hughes School is not available for public view, so we offer it here. It was painted by Carlos Encinas in 2012.

Carlos Encinas

Sam Hughes School

Sam Hughes School

This mural on the patio wall at Sam Hughes School is not available for public view, so we offer it here. It was painted by Carlos Encinas in 2012.

Carlos Encinas

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

Rachel Slick, Tim Schirack, and Alexandra Gjurasic painted a mural on the Cafe 54 building at 54 E. Pennington Street.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Hotel McCoy murals

Hotel McCoy murals

Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road. Mural by Jessica Contreras.

Lynette Lopez

Hotel McCoy murals

Hotel McCoy murals

Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road. Mural by Jessica Contreras.

Lynette Lopez

Hotel McCoy murals

Hotel McCoy murals

Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road.

Lynette Lopez

Hotel McCoy murals

Hotel McCoy murals

Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road.

Lynette Lopez

Hotel McCoy murals

Hotel McCoy murals

Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road.

Lynette Lopez

Hotel McCoy murals

Hotel McCoy murals

At the Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road.

Lynette Lopez

Hotel McCoy murals

Hotel McCoy murals

Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road.

Lynette Lopez

Hotel McCoy mural

Hotel McCoy mural

A mural in progress. This is one of a series by Joe Pagac at the Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road.

Joe Pagac

Hotel McCoy mural

Hotel McCoy mural

Part of a series of murals by Joe Pagac at the Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road.

Joe Pagac

Hotel McCoy mural

Hotel McCoy mural

Jessica Gonzales' mural at Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road.

Jessica Gonzales

Hotel McCoy mural

Hotel McCoy mural

The first part of an episodic mural by Joe Pagac on the walls of the Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road.

Joe Pagac

Hotel McCoy mural

Hotel McCoy mural

Joe Pagac is painting an episodic mural inspired by a poem about Tucson and The Odyssey at Hotel McCoy, 720 W. Silverlake Road.

Joe Pagac

Danny Martin mural for Why I Love Where I Live

Danny Martin mural for Why I Love Where I Live

Murals by artist Danny Martin and commissioned by the Why I Love Where I Live brand on the northern wall of Reproductions, Inc., 234 E. 6th St. on Feb. 14, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. The murals were commissioned for Valentine's Day and the 106th anniversary of Arizona's statehood.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Danny Martin mural for Why I Love Where I Live

Danny Martin mural for Why I Love Where I Live

A cyclist rides past a mural by artist Danny Martin, commissioned by the Why I Love Where I Live brand, on the northern wall of Reproductions, Inc., 234 E. 6th St. on Feb. 14, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. The murals were commissioned for Valentine's Day and the 106th anniversary of Arizona's statehood.

Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Danny Martin Mural for Why I Love Where I Live

Danny Martin Mural for Why I Love Where I Live

This mural, 234 E. 6th St., pays homage to Tucson's diversity. "There are different cultures and connections all playing off one another and creating something beautiful and unique," Kristin Tovar said.

Johanna Willett | This Is Tucson

Epic Rides

Epic Rides

Painted by Joe Pagac, this mural is located at 534 N. Stone Ave.

Greetings From... Tucson mural

Greetings From... Tucson mural

A mural by Greetings From... was painted in the alley behind Miller Surplus at 406 N. Sixth Ave., in February 2017 by Victor Ving and his girlfriend, photographer Lisa Beggs. 

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Rock Martinez mural

Rock Martinez mural

Artist Rock Martinez' latest mural of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera painted on a private residence near W. Cushing & Avenida del Palo Fierro in Tucson.

Ron Medvescek / Arizona Daily Star

The Talking Mural

The Talking Mural

Tierra Y Libertad worked with artists Alex Jimenez and Johanna Martinez on “The Talking Mural” on the Raspados Oasis building at 4126 S. 12th Ave.

Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star

Tasteful Kitchen mural

Tasteful Kitchen mural

This mural is located at The Tasteful Kitchen, 722 N. Stone Ave.

Alicia Vega

Mission Manor mural

Mission Manor mural

This mural was painted by Mission Manor Elementary School students during the 1990-1991 school year. Find it at 600 W. Santa Rosa Street.

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

Painted by Irish artist Fin Dac, this mural is located at 178 E. Broadway Blvd. 

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

Farmer John's mural

Farmer John's mural

This mural is located at The Slaughterhouse, 1102 W. Grant Road.

Alicia Vega

Barrio Centro mural

Barrio Centro mural

This mural is located on the wall next to the Lucky Wishbone at 2712 E. 22nd St.

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

Unity Amid Diversity mural

Unity Amid Diversity mural

This mural was painted by a large group of people, and dedicated to the Primavera Foundation's "founders, staff and volunteers for providing help and hope to people of every diversity since 1983." Find it at 702 S. Sixth Ave.

Andi Berlin | This Is Tucson

First Responder Mural, 2023

First Responder Mural, 2023

Muralist Joe Pagac unveiled his latest mural, dedicated to first responders, at Banner — University Medicine Center Tucson on Wednesday, May 24. Pagac was commissioned to do the mural, which features a Border Patrol agent, a police officer, a firefighter and a paramedic. The mural is 75 feet wide and 16 feet tall. Art promotes healing for caregivers and patients, said Samuel Keim, chair of the Banner department of emergency medicine. The unveiling coincided with the 49th annual National EMS Week, which celebrates the first responder workforce.

Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily Star

Tucson murals

Tucson murals

You have to get down to the south side to see this gem featuring the Virgin de Guadalupe from Rock "Cyfi" Martinez, creator of Agave Goddess. The mural is located at Desert Suds CarWash, 4610 S. 12th Ave. 

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Cesar Chavez mural

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Find this mural, by Melchor Ramirez, in Cesar Chavez Park in the Five Points neighborhood, 760 S. Stone Ave.

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Barrio El Hoyo mural

Barrio El Hoyo mural

Find this mural on Simpson Street, just west of Main Avenue.

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Barrio Viejo mural

Barrio Viejo mural

This mural has lots of popular folk icons, like the Virgen de Guadalupe and the Aztec sun god Huitzilopochtli. It was originally painted in the '80s by students under the supervision of muralist Martin Moreno, but was touched up by the artist in 2011. Find the mural at 420 S. Main Ave.

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Tucson murals

Tucson murals

This mural is located behind Exo Roast Co. on Seventh Street and Seventh Avenue.

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Clownfish mural

Clownfish mural

This mural is located at 191 E. Toole Ave., painted by Joe Pagac.

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Dunbar/Spring Mural

Dunbar/Spring Mural

This mural, painted by Susan Kay Johnson, is a reminder of the annual All Souls Procession. It's located along Ninth Avenue, south of University Boulevard.

Dinosaur mural

Dinosaur mural

This dinosaur mural, by Chris Andrews, is located on the corner of Main Avenue and Helen Street. 

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Wagon Burner Arts mural

Wagon Burner Arts mural

Find this mural by Wagon Burner Arts on the corner of Grant Road and Martin Avenue.

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Jessica Gonzales mural

Jessica Gonzales mural

Jessica Gonzales created two murals at The Tuxon.

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Isaac Caruso mural

Isaac Caruso mural

Isaac Caruso's juicy mural is located at 9 N. Scott Avenue.

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Bill Walton mural by Ignacio Garcia

Bill Walton mural by Ignacio Garcia

Ignacio Garcia's Bill Walton riding a jackalope is on one of the walls of the Rialto Theatre in downtown Tucson. Find it on the east wall, 318 E. Congress St.

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Seven Cups Mural

Seven Cups Mural

The northeast corner of Seven Cups Fine Chinese Teas. Graphic designer Jodie Lewers Chertudi completed this mural late last year.

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Turtle's Soup mural

Turtle's Soup mural

Local artist Turtle's Soup created this mural at Mildred & Dildred, 1725 N. Swan Road.

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Southwest Strings

Southwest Strings

Jessica Gonzales created this mural at Southwest Strings on Cherrybell Stravenue.

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