SAVE THE DATE FOR MURALS IN ISLANDVIEW 2024! SEPTEMBER 23-28, 2024
Public art has always been an integral part of Detroit’s historic neighborhoods and their immersive sensory experience.
Following five years of curating the world-famous Murals In The Market Festival, 1XRUN took its mural fest down the street to the Islandview neighborhood thus birthing Murals in Islandview (MIIV).
In its inaugural year, MIIV produced 30+ murals made almost exclusively by Detroit-based artists. Now entering year two, we aim to continue our efforts to utilize the power of public art to unify residents, visitors, stakeholders and business owners.
This year, we will add nine murals and 1 installation to the neighborhood along with four days of community centric programming ending with a block party co-sponsored by Gilbert Family Foundation, Design Core Detroit’s Month of Design, Michigan Glass Project, Michigan State University, Hospitality Included, and more.
2024 Murals in Islandview Schedule
September 23 - 28
Mon. 9/23 - Painting Begins.
Tues. 9/24 - Sat. 9/28 (10:00am daily): Start your day at Spot Lite with coffee from Cairo Coffee, record digging at Spot Lite Records, and explore Freddy Diaz's solo exhibition Longevidad.
Tues. 9/24 - Sat. 9/28 (12:00pm - 10:00pm): Watch artists transform 4 locations in Islandview with live mural painting.
Tues. 9/24 (7:00pm - Midnight): Meet the artists at UFO Bar for a casual meet & greet.
Wed. 9/25 (9:00pm - 2:00am): Art Night Detroit Vol. 6 at Spot Lite, showcasing local creativity.
Thurs. 9/26 (9:00pm - 2:00am): Catch DEZ Andrés performing Intersections live at Spot Lite with DJ Jesse Cory.
Fri. 9/27: After the murals, celebrate with an after-party featuring Haute to Death, Savannah G, Ladylike, and an 80’s-themed patio party with Stevano and Tater Tot going back-to-back with Ari Zona.
Sat. 9/28 (1:00pm - 8:00pm): Join the Murals in Islandview Block Party presented by Hospitality Included, Spot Lite, 1XRUN, and Detroit Month of Design. Enjoy a live fashion show, art vendors, DEQ Record Fair, 10 culinary pop-ups, and DJs curated by House Party. Free entry, open to all ages, and pets are welcome! Official closing party for Design Core’s Month of Design and for Art Clvb’s Art Fair Detroit.
Sat. 9/28 Night (8:00pm - 2:00am): The official 1XMurals after-party hosted by House Party and friends.
