Public Art vs. Vandalism | City of Detroit

The City of Detroit wants to encourage public art and has established a archive for murals and public artworks that enhance public spaces and empower Detroit artists while also helping our city to transition from blight to beauty.

Follow the links below to find out how to register public art on your property, how you might be able to have a mural painted to help you resolve a graffiti ticket, and learn more about the City Walls program.

City Walls mural program

The City of Detroit’s approach use murals to enhance public spaces through art on city walls.

Art Registration

The city is asking property owners to register their public artwork so it is not ticketed as blight

Mural Request

Propose a mural project through City Walls

For More Information Visit:

Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department

City Walls

Planning and Development Department