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 to the neighborhood along with four days of community centric programming ending with a block party co-sponsored by Gilbert Family Foundation, Design Core’s Month of Design, Michigan Glass Project, Michigan State University, and Hospitality Included.