Murals in the Central Arts District
You'll find a remarkable concentration of murals in the Central Arts District, which is found between the 300 and 700 blocks of Central Ave. in downtown St. Pete.
"Eye of the Storm" mural by Ricky Watts, Central Arts District
Explore on foot, by bike or scooter to see this amazing collection of murals and street art. You can also download the Pixelstix app to learn more about each mural (just touch your phone to the "smart plaque" on many of the murals). Note: While mural addresses and map links are included below, the murals themselves are often on the back or sides of buildings.
While you're exploring, be sure to take time to stop in at some of the fabulous studios, cafes and boutiques in the Central Arts District! Also check out more of our magnificent murals throughout St. Pete/Clearwater.
Weekly Walking Mural Tours
Stroll through some of St. Pete’s most striking murals on a walking tour across four blocks of the Central Arts District. An expert guide, often one of the muralists themselves, will explain the history, artists' backstories and techniques used to create these large-scale works of art.
Check Out These Central Arts District Murals
There are so many murals in the Central Arts District that we couldn't show them all to you. Here are some of our favorites - now it's time to explore and find your own!
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365 Million Things to Do
"365 Million Things to Do" mural by Derek Donnelly, Central Arts District
Find the 365 Million Things to Do mural on map (opens in new tab)Artist: Derek Donnelly. About the mural: This is the second piece completed by Donnelly's AARP project on the east side of the Morean Arts Center. The T-Rex dinosaur that's going fishing and the raptor on a jet ski represent the older generation of St. Pete enjoying life to the fullest.
Location: 54 7th St. N., St. Petersburg, 33701
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Untitled
Untitled mural by Emily Ding, Central Arts District
Find Emily Ding's Untitled mural on map (opens in new tab)Artist: Emily Ding. About the mural: Houston-based artist Emily Ding is inspired by the natural world and the beauty of its flora and fauna, influences depicted in her untitled work of a faun and flowers in the Central Arts District.
Location: 100 7th St. South, St. Petersburg, 33701
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Eye of the Storm
"Eye of the Storm" mural by Ricky Watts, Central Arts District
Find the Eye of the Storm mural on map (opens in new tab)Artist: Ricky Watts. About the mural: Also known as “Space Rainbows,” this eye-catching piece made its debut in St. Pete in 2015, and continues to turn heads. It sits just steps away from plenty of other iconic St. Pete murals on the city’s storied 600 Block.
Location: 628 1st Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 33701
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Faces
"Faces" mural by BASK, Central Arts District
Find the Faces mural on map (opens in new tab)Artist: BASK. About the mural: Tampa-based artist Bask created this black-and-white mural on the east-facing side of the building that now houses popular bar/boutique Brutique.
Location: 648 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701
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Pacific Counter
"Pacific Counter" mural by Chad Mize, Central Arts District
Find the Pacific Counter mural on map (opens in new tab)Artist: Chad Mize. About the mural: Painted in the alley behind Pacific Counter, a popular poké bowl restaurant in downtown St. Pete, this fun and funky mural was painted by local artist Chad Mize and features his signature free flow style of pineapples, palm trees, hibiscus and all the other fun stuff that the Pacific Coast and St. Pete have in common.
Location: 660 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701
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Untitled mural by Shark Toof, Central Arts District
Find the untitled mural by Shark Toof on map (opens in new tab)Artist: Shark Toof. About the mural: The Los Angeles-based graffiti artist known as Shark Toof uses shark imagery to show "strength, optimism, and a possibility to the viewer." His large-scale murals and gallery exhibits are shown across the nation and has been used in Samsung and Apple advertisements. This mural was created as part of the 2015 SHINE St. Petersburg Mural Festival. Find it behind Floridian Social Club on Central Ave.; it’s the perfect photo op.
Location: 687 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701
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Time to Think
"Time to Think" mural by Derek Donnelly and Sebastian Coolidge, Central Arts District
Find the Time to Think mural on map (opens in new tab)Artist: Derek Donnelly and Sebastian Coolidge. About the mural: Situated on the rear wall of Florida CraftArt, this towering mural is a statement about the relationship between big business and art.
Location: 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701
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Woo Tribute
"Woo Tribute" mural by Derek Donnelly in collaboration with other artists, Central Arts District
Find the Woo Tribute mural on map (opens in new tab)Artist: Derek Donnelly, Sebastian Coolidge and various additional artists. About the mural: After the death of beloved St. Pete muralist Bill “Woo” Correira in 2013, the art community came together to collaborate on this vibrant tribute to him.
Location: 17 6th St. N., St. Petersburg, 33701
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You Are My Sunshine
"You Are My Sunshine" mural by Jeffrey Sincich and Josh Stover, Central Arts District
Find the You Are My Sunshine mural on map (opens in new tab)Artist: Jeffrey Sincich and Josh Stover. About the mural: St. Pete is nicknamed the Sunshine City, and for good reason – most days here are good and sunny. Naturally, the city’s official song is “You Are My Sunshine,” and this mural pays tribute to that on the east side of the Morean Arts Center.
Location: 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33701
