Town Square Mural

The Downtown Development Association (DDA) alongside the University of North Dakota (UND) worked together in 2022 to beautify downtown and promote the exceptional people, places, and things that make up our thriving region through the creation of a mural. The project resulted in public artwork that will last for years and creates a landmark for those who live here and visitors alike. The Three Brushketeers, becca cruger, jamie sebby, and senta Grzadzielewski, are the three local artists who worked on this project! Next time you’re in Downtown Grand Forks, snap a selfie with the hashtag #townsquaremuralgf

Town Square Stage Mural

In 2022, the DDA and Midco collaborated to bring free public wifi to town square! This wifi will help community members and visitors continue to enjoy this public space while also allowing downtown employees and employers the ability to work from the outdoors! To recognize Midco’s generosity, a colorful and vibrant mural was brought to the town square stage in spring of 2023! The Three Brushketeers, becca cruger, jamie sebby, and senta Grzadzielewski, are the three local artists who created this beautiful piece of public art!

Wheat Mural

The DDA, Sterling Glass and Paint, Pittsburgh Paint, and Bank Forward all provided contributions for This mural which was completed in 2020 by chad caya and casey opstad. best understood from a distance, it is reminiscent of the “pointillist” technique, the use of dots to create an image that when viewed from afar becomes recognizable. The mural depicts wheat and the North Dakota sky as an ode to our regions strong agriculture economy.

Franklin on 4th Mural - coming soon!

This mural is supported by a grant from the Iseminger Fund for the Arts at the Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks & Region!

Downtown EGF Mural

THROUGH a grant from the Iseminger Endowment for the Arts, the DDA AND RIVERWALK CENTRE brought This vintage postage stamp mural to life! it was completed in 2024 by artists Trey everett and ross heir and features 33 different species of fish native to the red river, facts about the region, and fun aspects of the East grand forks community. This mural can be enjoyed both from a distance and up close.

Coca Cola Mural

Funded by the public arts commission, chad caya and casey opstad restored this coca cola “ghost mural” located in pillsbury park on the building urban stampede is located in. A "ghost mural" or "ghost sign" refers to a faded, often historical, painted advertisement on an exterior building wall. These signs are typically remnants of older advertisements that have become faded or obscured over time, giving them a "ghostly" appearance. They are often found on older buildings and can offer a glimpse into the past, revealing information about the building's history or the products that were once advertised there. THis mural can be best seen from pillsbury park or the rhombus guys pizza rooftop!