Travel Portland

Did you know that artists from all over the world travel to Portland, Oregon to paint it? And I’m not talking about our skyline!

Portland is a massive, living outdoor gallery. Instead of standard city views, global and local street artists have turned our brick walls and concrete columns into stunning masterworks.

Here are 6 incredible murals you have to hunt down next time you are in the Pacific Northwest:

-Intro is local whimsical artist
Mike Bennett Studios: Located at 707 NE Fremont St

1. “Attitude of Gratitude” – Painted by Cork, Ireland artist at SE 9th and Division.

2. ”Capax Infiniti” – Created by South African multi-disciplinary artist at SW Washington Street in downtown Portland.

3. ”The Musician’s Union Building Mural” – Mastered by Malian storyteller and artist at NE 20th and Sandy.

4. ”The Hippo Columns” – Painted at by local street artist Andy Olive at SE 11th and Burnside.

5. ”Music Millennium Mural” – Designed by Portland-based artist at located at E Burnside Street and SE 32nd Avenue.

6. ”The Giving Tree” – Brought to life by traveling muralist .k.h at SE 12th and Pine.

Pro-Tip for Art Lovers: There are over 1,800 murals scattered throughout the city! My absolute favorite tool to locate them is the interactive community map built by . Check out their page to start planning your own self-guided street art walking tour.

Sign off artist featured is a local artist 
Gary Hirsh his pieces can be found all over the city.

By Kat The Whimsical Reviewer