Murals in Gwinnett
Gwinnett has a lot of beautiful public art. Folks love to take pictures with our murals, so you can take a virtual tour via social media. Read more information about some of the pieces below.
Norcross
Two artists, Lauren Pallotta and Jon Graham, transformed Skin Alley in Norcross with their mural, “Tumblefield.” These playful foxes are sure to put a smile on your face. Located near 20 Skin Alley, Norcross, GA 30071
Atomic Wash, a Norcross-based digital marketing and branding agency, designed and donated the concept for the "Greetings from Norcross" mural. The design celebrates 8 iconic people and places in the city's history, becoming a piece that is both aesthetically interesting and educational for visitors and residents alike. Located near 7 Jones St NW, Norcross, GA 30071
Norcross has a newer mural showing it's love for the city. Love, Norcross is located towards the end of S. Peachtree Street.
Singleton Park in Norcross has a new park and a new art piece; a 2,600-square-foot mural is also featured at the park. The mural was designed by local youth and community members with guidance from Art in Motion and artist Ken Dushane. Art in Motion received support through a Gwinnett Creativity Fund Placemaking Grant for the project.
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Duluth
In downtown Duluth, you'll be greeted by "The Chocolate Lady." She resides on the side of The Chocolaterie (naturally), and depicts some of the beautiful truffles you can find inside the store. Located near 3099 Main St, Duluth, GA 30096
"The Cosmic Tunnel" is an interactive and educational mural that shows the size and spatial relationship between the planets of our solar system, as well as their orbital paths. Located at Bunten Road Park, 3180 Bunten Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning has two great murals on its campus, emphasizing that art can truly come in all forms . It serves as a marker for students and guests to broaden their reach into the community. This mural was created partially with funds provided by the Gwinnett Creativity Fund. Located at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building #300 Duluth, GA 30097
Also located in Duluth is Fanfare (3116 Main St, Duluth, GA 30096), Duluth Identified (located on the Southbound side of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard) and Dream Big (located along Hill Street). Dream Big represents the day-to-day checklists that can sometimes feel like an ant pushing a boulder uphill.
The Sugarloaf CID worked with Atlanta-based artist Krista Jones (aka JONESY) to create a vibrant, patterned mural to cover the northbound facing wall on the Sugarloaf Parkway at the I-85 underpass. The mural concept comes from the artist’s “FORMATIONS” series, which examines how vibrant color, elements of nature and sweeping patterns can transform sterile urban spaces into moments of joy.
Sugar Hill
The city of Sugar Hill's mural is calm and serene, just like the city itself. Enjoy the beautiful scene of a sunset. The mural, done by local artist Jennie Osiek, is an interpretation of the city’s slogan, “The Sweet Life.”
The History of Sugar Hill created by artist Chris Walker in 2017, the History of Sugar Hill mural features a “series of illustrations that serve as a timeline of Sugar Hill history: modern-day City Hall, the wagon that lost its wheel (the namesake of Sugar Hill), Carol and Walter Mangum (Mangum’s Grocery), the Shelley-Howerton home (the oldest home in Sugar Hill) and some of the area’s earliest residents, gold miners.”
Located near 4988 W Broad St NE, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
Suwanee
Alexandra Sorto, who was 17 at the time, painted the beautiful #Suwanee mural that resides in Suwanee. The giant mural reflects the city’s past and offers a glimpse into its future.
Located near the intersection of Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and Buford Highway
Holtkamp Heating & Air created murals on the sides of their new headquarters on Interstate 85 at the Suwanee Gateway. The mural first features Settles Bridge, representing the past and pulling the viewer into the mural. As they traverse the bridge, this metaphorically leads the viewer into the present and the iconic Suwanee City Hall that serves as the center of the community today.
Located at 60 Old Peachtree Rd NE, Suwanee, GA 30024
“Futurist” was recently completed on Pierce’s Corner, one of the oldest commercial buildings in Suwanee and located in our historic Old Town area.“Futurist,” features bright colorful abstracts along with the familiar beauty of flowers. The focal point of the mural is an astronaut – but why? Astronauts symbolize hope, and in this mural, she is hopefully looking to the future.
Time to Blossom a colorful floral design that covers a 180-foot-long by 10-foot-high brick retaining wall along. Located at Buford Highway near Town Center Park.
Muralist Kevin Bongang enriched the city of Suwanee with his 200 ft by 47 ft mural entitled, Suwanee You Are Vibrant . Overlooking I-85 and HWY 317, this mural is a lasting testament to the inspiration that thrives within the city of Suwanee.
Bookshelf was designed and painted by internationally recognized artist Pat Perry, whose photorealistic murals can be found around the world. The Suwanee Public Arts Commission, with support from the Gwinnett Creativity Fund, ultimately selected Perry for his distinctive realism and thoughtful, site-specific design. Perry transformed the walls outside the Gwinnett Public Library’s Suwanee branch into a celebration of imagination and storytelling.
Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville has many businesses that have incorporated their logos into murals. One of them is at Strange Taco Bar (225 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA). Stop by for some delicious tacos and snap a pic in front of their mural. One of the other murals in the DTL is painted by artist Leah Abucayan as a "Welcome/Entrance Mural" along Crogan Street, adjacent to McCray’s Tavern on the Square. The mural, spanning an impressive 800 sq. ft., is set to become a landmark feature welcoming community members and visitors as they drive into Downtown Lawrenceville.
Lilburn
Lilburn is Hip, just like this mural! Imagine the sweet sounds of music playing as you walk by. Located in front of Music on Main St.
Peachtree Corners
Nashville artist, Johnathan Bidwell has added a fresh coat of paint to the city of Peachtree Corners. This mural was put in place by the Peachtree Corners Arts INC and is located on Peachtree Corners Circle behind the Town Green.
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