transforming the world with Murals
& public art
beyond adding vibrancy
& personality to spaces, murals & public art bring numerous benefits to people, communities & businesses.
tourists are
40%
more likely
to visit cities with a strong public art presence
78%
of people report feeling happier in areas with art
murals & art help create spaces where people can thrive socially, emotionally & economically
art impacts people
2.6 m
jobs
supported by
the arts industry
37%
lower crime
rate In areas
with murals
murals & art encourage conversation & bring different groups together.
​
​Cities with vibrant public art scenes attract and retain young professionals, boosting population retention and long-term economic stability.​​​
an investment
in community
public art fosters community pride & civic engagement
decrease in vandalism
95%
up to
to areas with murals
art impacts businesses
public art can help revitalize neighborhoods by attracting visitors and encouraging local shopping
30%
increased revenue
for businesses near murals due to increased foot traffic
$877
billion
industry
case study
graffiti Alley
toronto, on
Toronto's graffiti alley helped revitalize the fashion district, increasing local business revenue by 25% in 2 years.
