Kerrytown Wayfinding

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Starting on Monday, June 15, new public art and wayfinding installations will be installed in the Kerrytown neighborhood.

The installations will guide pedestrians from the Ann Ashley Parking Structure to the Ann Arbor Farmers Market.

The artwork will consist of a mural on the north side of the parking structure, sidewalk art on the south side of Miller Avenue and Catherine Street, and will continue northwards on Detroit Street – all leading to a ground mural located within the footprint of the Farmers Market.

The project will be completed by an artist team comprised of Memphis-based muralist Brandon Gaia Marshall and Detroit-based artist Jesse Kassel.

The Ann Arbor Art Center has been a key partner and collaborator with the artists and DDA to oversee artist selection, design review, and scheduling of the artwork installations in Kerrytown.

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ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Brandon Gaia Marshall

Brandon Gaia Marshall leads Tennessee-based mural company, Memphis Mural Works. Having left his mark on five continents, Brandon strives to create well-designed, visually exciting murals for every wall he paints. As a native Memphian and a graduate of the University of Memphis, Brandon combines his love for painting large-scale with collage, design, sculpture and illustration to produce captivating and culturally rich Public Art. Having lived and worked in both Memphis and Detroit, Brandon consistently seeks to produce a visual language that benefits the communities in which they are located, tailoring each composition to seamlessly integrate into its surroundings in a positive and uplifting way. After completing hundreds of mural commissions across the country for many reputable clients and painting all over the world, Brandon brings his wealth of experience and expertise to YOUR project, every time.

KERRYTOWN WAYFINDING IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

THE ELEVATE PROGRAM

Oscillation is the debut project from the Ann Arbor DDA’s Elevate Program.

Elevate aims to fund public art and placemaking installations that enhance the downtown experience for all people.

The Public Art Commission advises on materials, construction, and other items. The DDA determines project focus, location, and oversees installation and maintenance. The City approves installation.

Learn more about the program and upcoming projects: