Providence ART WALK
Providence, Rhode Island has a certain something about it. A smaller city than Boston, Yes… but it also has a air of mystery and grit that makes the approximate hour long journey, by car or by train, an easy enticement. I aways think of Providence as a feisty sibling who is always doing something interesting and never afraid to march to the beat of their own drum.
As a result the art in Providence feels incredibly special. It invites you to explore the vision of a city open to and invested in embracing its creative community as a major part of the social and economic landscape. The art feels progressive, diverse and challenging with pieces installed that reflect on cultural and demographic shifts, economic history and a legacy of immigration all of which create new layers of engagement through interaction and a diversity of vision. With organizations such as AS220 and The Avenue Concept championing the arts and supporting the creative community its hard to imagine the Public Art in Providence would be anything less than amazing.
This art walk is an easy 2 mile loop around downtown Providence. It includes; murals, installations, architecture and ground murals. There is more art than is included in this art walk, and I encourage you to keep your eyes peeled as you explore.
This is a historic city that is also a busy metropolitan area. Please travel safely and respect the neighborhood, the art, the artists and all the people who live and work there.
Have a safe visit and Happy Art Walking!
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ART WALK STATS
Published: November 25, 2025
Total Distance: approx 2 miles
Estimated Time: 1-1.5 hours
Neighborhood: Downtown Providence, Rhode Island.
Getting There:
By Train: There is a commuter train that goes from South Station to Providence.
By Car: Providence is about an hour south of Boston by car. It’s not a hard drive. Driving through the city can be a little confusing so DO use your GPS and drive carefully.
Parking: There is a lot of parking in both the various garages and on street. I recommend googling parking in Providence if you plan on driving down.
ART WORK LIST
Artist information, website, and IG handle included where available “Time Wave” Robert Ellison. 80 Washington St.“Time Wave” Robert Ellison. 80 Washington St.
"Salt Water" By Georgie Nakima, 2021 @GardenofJourney. Produced by The Avenue Concept
“She Never Came” by BEZT, 2015. 134 Matthewson Street. @bezt_etam Produced by The Avenue Concept
“Untitled Alley Mural Featuring A Lion” by Over Spray Studios @overspraystudios
“Untitled Historical City Scape” by artist unknown.
“Creativity, Equity and Justice Mural” designed by Shepard Fairey and painted by Johann Bjurmann, 2019. AS220 Mural featuring Anjel Newmann. 91 Clemence Street. @obeygiant @as220providence
"Empire Rising" by Lauren YS, 2024. 40 Snow Street. @squid.licker Produced by The Avenue Concept
"Providence Cabinet of Curiosities" by Shey Rivera Rios w/ Collaborator Nan Jouba, 2025. On the AS220 Mercantile Building. 125-135 Washington Street. @sheyriv Produced by The Avenue Concept @avenuepvd
“Octopus Mural” by Sam White, 2017.
“For A Long Time I went to Bed Early” by Providence Painted Signs. 122 Fountain Street. Corner of Snow and Fountain.
“Three Waves for Coastway” Amy Bartlett Wright - (2013) - Washington Street and Snow. Produced by The Avenue Concept @avenuepvd
“Faces on the Front of the Washington St Parking Garage”, by Artist Unknown. 162 Fountain Street.
"Providence Industrial Mural" by Shepard Fairy, 2010. @obeygiant @as220providence
“The New Barbarians: To The Lords of Censorship” Guillermo Gomez Pena. Mural, 2012. @as220providence
“Trinity Repertory Theatre Company Mural” by Providence Painted Signs, 2016. @providencepaintedsigns
“Untitled mural of flapper” by Artist Unknown. On the back of Murphy’s. 100 Fountain Street.
“Skull/Plinth” by Jim Strain, 2025. 2 Kennedy Plaza. This is at the intersection of Dorrance St and Fountain St, it is on the ground. Produced by The Avenue Concept. @avenuepvd
“Morphous” by Lionel Smit, 2014. 2 Kennedy Plaza. Produced by The Avenue Concept. @lionelsmit @avenuepvd
“The Serpent” by Amanda Hill, 2024. 35 Weybossett St. Produced by The Avenue Concept @a.b.hill @avenuepvd
“A Spectrum of Gills: Hidden Mycelium” by Maia Hay, 2024. On the back of 35 Weybossett St. Produced in collaboration with The Avenue Concept @hay_its_maia @avenuepvd
Westminster Arcade “A.k.a. Providence Arcade" designed by Russell Warren and James Bucklin,1828. 130 Westminster Street.
Union Trust Company Building. 62 Dorrance Street. By Stone, Carpenter & Willson. Early 1901. 62 Dorrance Street.
Industrial Trust Building “A.K.A. Superman Building” Designed by Walker and Gillette, 1928. 111 Westminster Street.
"Still Here” by Gaia, 2018, curated, funded and programmed by The Avenue Concept in co-operation with the Tomaquag Museum. 32 Custom House St. Produced by The Avenue Concept @gaiastreetart
“Hanley Building Peeling Building Facade Mural” by Johann Bjurmann/Providence Painted Signs, 1987. Restored in 2017 @providencepaintedsigns
“Misty Blue” by Andrew Hem, 2017. 118 Orange Street. Produced by The Avenue Concept. @andrewhem @avenuepvd
“Del Pasado al Futuro” by Amber Art and Design, 2022 @amberpublicart
“ARYZ” BY ARYZ x Emblem125, 2022. 125 Clifford St. Produced by The Avenue Concept @mr_aryz @avenuepvd
“Fun and Funner” by Brian Butler. 89 Ship Street. @upperhandart @avenuepvd
“You are My Sunshine” Michael Ezzell, 2024. 1 Ship Street. Produced by The Avenue Concept @ezzell @avenuepvd
“Blue Diamond” by James Mustin, 2024. South Street Landing. 350 Eddy St. Produced by The Avenue Concept @avenuepvd
“Pollinators” Rene Gomez, 2024. South Street Landing. 350 Eddy Street. Produced by The Avenue Concept @avenuepvd
“Pollinator Project” by Frank Board. Series of Sculptures along the River Walk. Produced by The Avenue Concept @avenuepvd
