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Atlanta Murals & Public Art

Atlanta Muralistfor Public and Commercial Projects

Large-scale visual storytelling

Murals that connect architecture with community identity

Corey Barksdale works with property owners, organizations, schools, cultural partners, and community groups to create murals suited to their architecture, audience, and goals. The artwork can be expressive, narrative, historical, music-inspired, abstract, or developed around local stories.

Share the address, wall photographs, approximate dimensions, surface type, access conditions, timeline, creative goals, and budget range to begin evaluating the project.

NBC Escape Routes mural commission art competition painting by Corey Barksdale

Featured Mural Projects

NBC Escape Routes Mural Commission Art Competition (2012) — Team Black, made up of Derek Konzelman, Drew Konzelman, and Corey Barksdale, won the overall 2012 Escape Routes Competition.

L'Occitane Mural, Buckhead, Atlanta — a mural depicting Atlanta history, painted for the L'Occitane store in Buckhead.

Pic Six Mural, Athens, Georgia — a whimsical, urban downtown-inspired mural painted on Clark Street in historic Athens.

Fairburn, Georgia Wall Mural and Kelly Mill Mural — public art commissions completed as part of city and community beautification projects.

International Community School, Decatur, Georgia — a mural on the school's outside wall, a favorite among the school's families.

Ben Hill Recreation Center, Atlanta — a commissioned mural completed as part of the PAINT BIG project, alongside WonderRoot, Living Walls, Dorian McDuffie, and the Atlanta Office of Recreation.

Working with an Atlanta Muralist

Commissioning a mural starts with a conversation about the wall, the space, and the story it needs to tell. From there, a design is developed and scaled to the wall, before painting begins. Once complete, murals are typically finished with a protective coat to guard against UV exposure and weather.

Whether the project is a school, office, home, restaurant, or public building, working with a local muralist means someone who understands Atlanta's architecture, neighborhoods, and communities firsthand.

Ready to commission a mural? See the full mural portfolio or start the conversation.

Helpful project answers

Frequently asked questions

What Atlanta mural projects can be considered?

Public, commercial, educational, cultural, community, hospitality, and private mural projects can be evaluated based on the site and project goals.

Does the mural design respond to the building?

Yes. Scale, architecture, viewing distance, surrounding colors, pedestrian or vehicle traffic, and the identity of the location inform the design.

What should I send for an initial estimate?

Send the address, wall photographs, approximate measurements, surface type, access conditions, desired imagery, timeline, and budget range.

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Planning a mural project?

Bring your wall, neighborhood, organization, or public-art vision to life with an experienced Atlanta mural artist.