Take a walk through one of the West Side’s diverse neighborhoods today and you’ll find that as of recently, they’ve undergone some of the biggest transformations in the city. From Grant Street’s newly established collective of awesome local shops to the charming cafes and coffee shops that populate the Five Points neighborhood, there’s certainly much to be discovered- and more on the way.
Luckily, the mural scene is no different. As you explore, use our guide below to scope out some of the best public art the West Side has to offer- and be sure to support the emerging businesses in the area if you like what you see.
Ready for more? Check out our guides to street art on Hertel, Elmwood, and in Allentown.
Did we miss one? Email us at editorial@stepoutbuffalo.com!
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Niagara Street:
1. Sunrise/Sunset
448 Niagara Street
Artist: Tricia Butski and Patrick Foran
2. Homeland, Perhaps It Is Because I Wish to See You Fly, That My Flight Continues to Be Yours
585 Niagara Street
Artist: Betsy Casañas
3. Fish
1315 Niagara Street (photo attached to card)
Artist: 12 Grain Studio
4. Bikes in Vines
1330 Niagara Street
Artist: Nicole Cherry
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Grant Street:
5. Weaving Colors of the World
25 Grant Street
Artist: Chuck Tingley
6. Ganesha
133 Grant Street
Artist: Ian de Beer and Liz Ives
7. Outside of Sweet_Ness 7 Cafe
220 Grant Street
Artist: Prish Moran
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Others:
8. “Niagara Street”
996 Busti Ave
Artist: Yames Moffit and Edreys Wajed
9. As Is
329 Porter Ave (D’Youville Campus)
Artist: Casey William Milbrand
10. Balancing Act
44 Brayton Street
Artist: Aakash Nihalani
11. Botanical Blueprint
corner of Dewitt and Potomac
Artist: Hillary Waters Fayle
12. West Buffalo Charter School
113 Lafayette Ave
Artist: Rachel Zogaib and Liz Vesneske
Did we miss one? Email us at editorial@stepoutbuffalo.com!
Author: EmilyMalkowski
Based in Buffalo, Emily is a marketing professional by day, and a freelance writer by night. She is passionate about uncovering unique stories, and dreams of cross-country road trips, endless sunshine, and adopting multiple dogs.
