10+ Birmingham murals that stole the spotlight in 2025

Birmingham went full color in 2025, with more than 10 murals popping up across the city and beyond. From bold portraits to vibrant florals in hidden alleyways and main streets, each piece brought its own wow factor and made the city feel brighter, fresher and impossible to ignore.

Keep reading to explore every mural that made Birmingham shine in 2025.

1. Affordable housing murals in Irondale

Irondale community murals by Rob Clifton (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Earlier this year, two residential buildings in Irondale were adapted into 226 affordable housing units. The cherry on top: the project featured a series of 10 murals by Birmingham native and artist Rob Clifton.

The series is inspired by late NYC graffiti artist Keith Haring and features symbols that aim to celebrate the cultural diversity of North America and pay respect to local indigenous history, specifically those of the Southwest, like Hopi, Navajo and Lakota. Inspiration was also drawn from the local indigenous culture of Moundville, Alabama.

• Artist: Rob Clifton
• Commissioned by: Endeavor Group Real Estate (EGRE),
• Completed: June 2025
• Address: 7941 Crestwood Blvd, Irondale, AL 35210
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2. Lakeview Marina in Birmingham

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Artist Maya Kajuk brought her talents to Lakeview Marina this year, bringing a stunning new mural to life. The Ukrainian-American artist is known for her large-scale, globally-renowned murals that blend traditional and contemporary art.

• Artist: Maya Hayuk @mayahayuk
• Commissioned by: Bart Stephens
• Completed: June 2025
• Address: 514 32nd St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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3. “Sow, Bloom, Become” in Birmingham

A bold new mural brightened Birmingham’s Smithfield neighborhood in 2025. Local artist Micah Althea unveiled “Sow, Bloom, Become” in July at Smithfield’s Public Art Walk.

Stretching 100 feet wide and 13 feet tall, Althea calls it “a vibrant love letter to the Smithfield community and its roots.”

• Artists: Micah Althea @micahalthea
• Commissioned by: Smithfield Community Land Trust + supported by grants from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham + the Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative
• Completed: July 2025
• Address: 421 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35204
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4. “In Blueprint: The Legacy of W.A. Rayfield” in Birmingham

“In Blueprint: The Legacy of W.A. Rayfield” is another mural that was unveiled this year during Smithfield’s Public Art Walk.

Created by Desiree Pearson, the piece celebrates Wallace A. Rayfield, one of the first professionally trained Black architects in the U.S., who designed dozens of buildings in Birmingham and across the country, including the 16th Street Baptist Church.

• Artists: Desiree Pearson @artbydezire
• Commissioned by: Commissioned by: Smithfield Community Land Trust + supported by grants from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham + the Bloomberg Philanthropies Asphalt Art Initiative
• Completed: July 2025
• Address: 421 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35204
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5. “Basic Movie Mural” in Birmingham 

Wander through the alley between Brick and Tin and the Iron Age Building on 20th Street North and you’ll discover this vibrant mural by Emma Gilbert. It depicts a woman’s face adorned with a whimsical array of pink, purple and red florals.

Fun fact: This striking artwork was commissioned specifically for Chelsea Davantez’s film Basic.

• Commissioned by: Chelsea Danvantez + (partially) by building owners H2 Real Estate
• Artist: Emma Gilbert with @emmagilbertart
• Address: 212 20th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Completed: September 2025
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6. Coca-Cola Amphitheater in Birmingham

The Coca-Cola Amphitheater was one of Birmingham’s most awaited openings this year and with it came a magnificent mural series. The series consists of 15 separate murals throughout the amphitheater, utilizing a mix of vibrant reds and deep blacks that add a pop of color to the venue’s restrooms, courtyards, dining areas, gym rooms and meet and greet spaces.

All shine light on Birmingham’s past, from the industrial evolution and Sloss Furnace’s wartime efforts to the rolling slopes of Red Mountain and city icons like Vulcan and the original Magic City sign.

Fun fact: The murals took six months and 1,500+ hours

• Artists: Michael Vizzina (graphic designer) + Andrew Tynes (muralist of Mammoth Murals)
• Commissioned by: Live Nation
• Completed: August 2025
• Address: 2350 15th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35234
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7. “Girl with a Pearl Earring” in Birmingham

You’ve likely seen this famous portrait in art books before. Painted by Johannes Vermeer, it hangs at The Hague in the Netherlands.

Birmingham got its own beautiful version of Girl with a Pearl Earring this past May—and it’s just as gorgeous as the original.Birmingham got its own beautiful version of “Girl with a Pearl Earring” this past May—and it’s as gorgeous as the original.

• Artist: Shane B with @mammothmurals
• Commissioned by: Edward Shaw
• Completed: November 2025
• Address: 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 (across from El Barrio)
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8. ”Lady with an Ermine” in Birmingham

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It was a mural-rich year for Birmingham’s 2nd Avenue North. This piece, covering the side of the Denechard House building off Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North popped up in November and it’s been stunning passerby since.

The mural, title “Lady with an Ermine”, is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci’s original masterpiece found at the Czartoryski Museum in Kraków, Poland.

• Artist: Shane B with @mammothmurals
• Commissioned by: Edward Shaw
• Completed: November 2025
• Address: 2107 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203 (side of the Denechaud House building off Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N, across from Levy’s Fine Jewelry)
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9. Britt Animal Hospital in Vestavia Hills

It doesn’t get much sweeter than this mural along the side of Britt Animal Hospital in Vestavia Hills. Created by Shawn Fitzwater, it showcases two dogs and a cat in the local artist’s signature mix of bold colors and geometric shapes.

• Artist: Shawn Fitzwater and his two sons, Gabe + Noah
• Commissioned by: Britt Animal Hospital
• Completed: November 2025
• Address: 380 Summit Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35243
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10. “Phone Booth Wall” in Montevallo

While its still awaiting its official name, this nostalgic mural found on Main Street in Montevallo is affectionately dubbed the “Phone Booth Wall” and celebrates the town’s 1930s history, when locals would literally line up to use a public phone booth. 

Soon the mural will feel even more authentic with a real phone placed inside the booth.

• Commissioned by: Montevallo Main Street and funded through a grant from Main Street Alabama.
• Artist: Emma Gilbert with @emmagilbertart
• Address: 665 Main Street, Montevallo, AL 35115
• Completed: December 2025
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11. “Follow the Light” in Montevallo

This enchanting mural in Montevallo is inspired by the nature of Ebenezer Swamp and elements of the University of Montevallo. The mural feels like stepping into a living dream with moody blues and magical stillness. And if you look closely, you’ll see symbolic birds (including an ibis, falcon and blue jay), butterflies, lily pads and tattoos (one inspired by the artist’s client).

• Artist: Emma Gilbert with @emmagilbertart
• Commissioned by: Montevallo Main Street and funded through a grant from Main Street Alabama.
• Completed: December 2025
• Address: 603 Main Street, Montevallo, AL 35115
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Did we miss your favorite mural in 2025? Let us know who created it and where to find it on social @bhamnow.