Several city walls are becoming a canvas for local artists to share their interpretations of life, beautifying Cowtown along the way. Katie Murray, artist and co-owner of The Art Room Gallery, shares how the Dreamer Series came to grace the city’s landscape.
Commissioned by two former TCU classmates of Murray, Susan Gruppi and Jessica Worman of M2G Ventures, the Dream Series was part of the duo’s own dream to not just restore and renew the city, but truly inspire people of the neighborhood to DREAM.
Dream on Dreamer
This is the first installment in the Dreamer Series. This hip lady is in a more prominent location than the others of the Dream Series, and rightfully so, as she graces the wall of The Art Room Gallery, which Katie, the artist co-owns.
How to find it: Side wall of The Art Room Gallery at 5702 Locke
PC: Katie Murray, @katiepaintbrush
Don’t Quit Your Daydream
This is the second of the Dreamer Series (started in January 2016).
How to find it: Backside of M&O Grill at 200 Carroll St.
PC: Katie Murray, @katiepaintbrush
Follow Your Dreams
This is the third installment in the “Dreamer Series.”
How to find it: Side wall of Great Harvest Bread Co. at 1305 W. Magnolia Ave.
PC: Katie Murray, @katiepaintbrush
“The Watercolor Face”
Officially, this mural may be called something else, but the title describes it well. You may also recognize it from old Arts Goggle ads. With so much color and life, you’ll want to see this one for yourself and maybe give it your own name.
How to find it: Side wall of The Chat Room Pub at 1263 W Magnolia Ave.
PC: Autumn Reo, @autumnreo
“The Tunnel”
While this might not be the name of this mural painted by artist Douglas Hoekzema aka @hoxxoh, it’s definitely what it depicts. With only imagery, this one is well photographed and definitely an Insta favorite. See it for yourself and you’ll see why.
How to find it: Side wall of Fort Works Art at 2100 Montgomery St.
PC: Autumn Reo, @autumnreo
The Monkeys
Another mural with no words, but it's referred to as “The Monkeys.” A little off the beaten path, this one is well worth the time to find it and, of course, the message it's sharing that we might all need reminding of sometimes.
How to find it: Side wall of Lettuce Cook at 5101 White Settlement Rd.
PC: Autumn Reo, @autumnreo
Love the Fort Worth the Love
This is becoming the quintessential stop when visiting the Near Southside neighborhood. It’s a mix of the old Fort Worth and the new.
How to find it: Side of Brewed at 801 W Magnolia Ave.
PC: Brewed Fort Worth, @brewedfw
