Projects on the Boards

Learn more about our latest projects!

Projects on the boards are projects that have been approved by the Arts Commission and are in progress either moving through approvals, fund development, call for entry process, artist development, or implementation.

TC Mural Festival

Project Update

Project Status: In Progress
Type of Public Art: Murals Public Art Program Category: Permanent Installation

Project Background

Our first-ever mural festival is happening September 12–17 in the North Boardman Business District—stretching from Lake Ave to Barlow Street!

Hosted by the Traverse City Arts Commission as part of the North Boardman Creative Initiative, this weeklong celebration will feature a dynamic lineup of local, regional, national, and international artists creating large-scale murals that reflect the energy and character of our 8th St, as well as, a series of connected events.

Participating artists include:
Nik Burkhardt (@nikburkhart) • Jamie John (@jamie_john.jpg) • Dania Grevengoed (@interpersonaldesign) • Eddie Chaffer aka Son Visual (@son.visual) • Daisuke Okamoto (@okainaimage) • Dominic Laporte & Anais Labreque aka Drift Murals (@driftmuralco)

Cairn Sculpture

Project Update

Project Status: Installation Forthcoming
Type of Public Art: Sculpture Public Art Program Category: Permanent Installation

Project Background

Dr. Debra Graetz and landscape architect Jamie Nowicki are collaborating on a larger-than-life wayfinding sculpture to be placed at Woodmere and 8th Street, at the confluence of the TART and 8th Street Cycle Track. Installation is forthcoming, stay tuned for more information.