A Complete Guide to Street Art on the East Side

Like it or not, it’s finally summer here in Western New York! Even though we’re still social distancing to some extent, things are starting to open back up at limited capacities, and we couldn’t be more excited. As the weather continues to be so beautiful, we know that everyone’s looking for new ways to get out of the house for a while and enjoy some fresh air. If that’s you, might we recommend one of our favorite outdoor activities: exploring all of Buffalo’s beautiful street art.

If you’ve been meaning to explore a new part of town and see some of these street art masterpieces in person, now is the perfect time. Use our guide below to check out some of our favorite murals on the East Side, and while you’re at it, take a look at our other guides to street art that highlight other neighborhoods like Allentown, Downtown Buffalo, the West Side, and more.

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1. Stocks are Rising Mural

Corner of Bailey and Stockbridge Ave

Artist: Nick Miller & Chris Kameck of Team Razor Wire

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Please come and join us to celebrate the completion of these two beautiful new murals on The corner of Bailey and East Amherst. Food , live music and kids activities from 12-4! #celebration #baileyave #mural#dedication @edreys @teamrazorwire @thetoollibrary @asiwny #buffalo#publicart

A post shared by Team Razor Wire (@teamrazorwire) on Sep 30, 2017 at 7:57am PDT

2. Bailey Fights Blight Mural (2017)

Corner of Bailey & East Amherst

Artist: Team Razor Wire & Edreys Wajed

3. Welcome Wall

751 Fillmore Ave 

Artist: Keir Jonston & Ernel Martinez 

4. Work & Play

617 Fillmore Ave 

Artist: Otecki (Wojciech Kolacz)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Here is a full view of this week’s #WhatIsItWednesday puzzle: Muhammad Zaman’s “Our Colors Make Us Beautiful,” 2018, on view at 1131 Broadway. In this mural, Zaman explores the possibilities of verbal and visual expression to bring about mutual understanding and empathy among people from diverse walks of life. [📷 Jeff Mace] #AlbrightKnox #Art #AKPublicArt #PublicArt #Buffalo #BuffaloNY

A post shared by Albright-Knox (@albrightknox) on Jun 17, 2020 at 1:00pm PDT

5. Our Colors Make Us Beautiful

1131 Broadway 

Artist: Muhammad Zaman

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#txt #tbf #fashion #streetart #publicart #geometeic #geometricart💎 #hardedgepainting #patterns #style #chargeup #triangles#pyramids

A post shared by Team Razor Wire (@teamrazorwire) on Jul 7, 2016 at 11:49am PDT

6. Advantageous Geometry #1

1001 E Delevan Ave

Artist: Team Razor Wire

7. Dance Everyday

537 East Delevan Ave 

Artist: Shantell Martin

8. The Freedom Wall

Michigan Ave & East Ferry Street

Artist: Julia Bottoms, Chuck Tingley, Edreys Wajed, & John Baker

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My friend @nateperacciny took an amazing photo today that happened to include, a piece I did over 7 years ago and still hangin strong!!! Thanks for the photo homie!!! I can’t wait to see what this city’s amazing artist have on the horizon. . .#chowmonstro #nateperacciny #buffalo #buffalostrong #stillup #getup #buffalostreetart

A post shared by Johny Chow (@chowmonstro) on Apr 12, 2020 at 6:58pm PDT

9. Chow Monstro

400 Block of Exchange Street 

Artist: Chow Monstro

10. Twilight Grill

494 Howard Street

Artist: Vinny Alejandro

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks to everyone who came out last week to celebrate the completion of the Lemon Spot Mural on Lemon Street in Buffalo! And a special thanks once again to all of the artists, community members and organizations that made this mural project possible, including the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Starlight Studio and Art Gallery, Learning Disabilities Association of WNY, Inc., Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers, Inc., People Inc., Locust Street Art, Steve Mackie, Moot Senior Citizen Center, & Reggie Ingram! #buffaloart #personcentered #buffalomurals

A post shared by Person Centered Services (@personcenteredservices) on Oct 22, 2019 at 9:05am PDT

11. The Lemon Spot Mural

149 Lemon Street

Artist: Person Centered Services

12. Crucial Human Services

230 Moselle Street

Artist: Unknown

13. Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School

437 Doat Street 

Artist: Chuck Tingley

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14. Tower of Power

Halber Street near the Tri-Main Center

Artist: Team Razor Wire

15. 72 Jewett

74 Jewett Avenue

Artist: Daniel Galas

This post was originally published in 2020 and has been updated.

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