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THE ALABAMA MURAL TRAIL

Visit the Trail
The goal of the Alabama Mural Trail is to provide the state of Alabama a sense of community, to drive economic impact, and to bring people together. By inventorying and promoting murals in all 67 of Alabama's counties, UACED hopes to encourage both locals and tourists to find someplace new and discover the beautiful art Alabama has to offer.

Placemaking through murals is a key aspect to the Alabama Mural Trail. ​Placemaking is a multi-faceted approach to the planning, design and management of public spaces. Placemaking capitalizes on a local community's assets, inspiration, and potential, with the intention of creating public spaces that promote people's health, happiness, and well-being.

Visit www.alabamamuraltrail.org to keep up with the trail's progress.
Murals build a sense of community that drives travelers and locals alike to visit locations off the well-known tourist routes.
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Public art can drive significant economic impact by attracting tourists who spend their dollars locally, as well as potential new residents and business investors looking for a dynamic new place to live and work.

​Public art is a great way to bring people together by overcoming socioeconomic divisions, differences in physical abilities and language barriers.


Make sure your community mural is included in the
​Alabama Mural Trail!

 The University of Alabama Center for Economic Development (UACED) wants to know about your community murals. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. If you have any questions please contact Candace Johnson at (205) 348-8338 or [email protected].

Criteria for inclusion on the official trail

  • Location:
    • Must be outdoors and publicly accessible 24/7.
    • Should be on a permanent structure, like a wall.
    • Origin of the mural must  not be more  than six feet off the ground.
  • Address:
    • A physical address must be provided for the mural.
  • Photography:
    • High-resolution photo (72 ppi) without people, capturing the entire mural.
    • Must be able to be photographed with a person in front (no rooftop murals).
  • ​Visibility and Condition:​
    • Must be in good condition and easily visible.
    • Not too faded or overgrown.
  • Additional Requirements:
    • No advertisements for private businesses.
    • Include the Alabama Mural Trail sticker in the bottom left-hand corner (external use only).
  • Selection Criteria:
    • UACED will make the final decision.
    • Prioritizes unique and diverse murals in less traveled areas.
    • Examples include rustic/antique, colorful/pop-art, murals featuring people, phrases, or scenes from the region.

Don't miss out on this opportunity!

UACED wants to make sure all 67 of Alabama's counties are represented in the Alabama Mural Trail.
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There are currently 5 counties that have yet to be placed on the trail due to no submissions, incomplete submissions, or submissions that failed to meet the requirements (i.e. mural is too faded or elevated). We want to hear about your murals!

​​​If you live or work in one of these 5 counties and know there's a great mural in your community, fill out the form below.
  • Bibb
  • Chambers​
  • Choctaw
  • Geneva​
  • Lowndes​​​​​
Submit a Mural

​“If you want to learn about a city, look at its walls.”
–
Greek Artist INO
“Instagram has changed the way the Millennial generation travels and seeks out new places to explore; and, most importantly, how murals can be a relatively easy, quick and cost-effective way to improve a city’s aesthetic while injecting economic vitality into an area otherwise primed for tourism.”
–​
Kristin Luna, 2018 
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"Greetings from Historing Greensboro" by Donald Walker 
Greensboro, AL 

Love Murals?

​Alabama already has many murals scattered across the state. Some groups, like Murals of Alabama, Trés, and Instagram influencer Viktoria Havasi @MagicCityMurals have graciously shared their content on murals throughout Alabama.
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"Mockingbird" by Steve McNider
​Monroeville, AL 

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"Edmund Pettus Bridge" by Sunny Paulk & Corey Spearman
​Montgomery, AL 

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"Glass Orthodontics Mural" by
​Patti Gillespie 
Atmore, AL 

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