In case you live under a rock and haven’t noticed, Buffalo’s street art game is strong. Seriously.
What’s even better is that it’s more than just a few pretty Instagram photo-ops (though we’re totally here for that, too). All of the amazing murals that cover previously blank walls around the city help to bring in more foot traffic for local businesses and give local artists an opportunity to show their stuff, all while leaving Buffalo more beautiful than before.
While it feels like street art can be found just about anywhere you go these days (not complaining), Hertel Ave is a good place to start if you’re looking to scope some of it out for yourself. Heading East to West, here’s where you can find all of the masterpieces on Hertel Ave:
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1. Jerry Garcia Mural – 1172 Hertel Ave
Artist: C. Gallagher
2. Untitled – 1188 Hertel Ave
Artist: Eduardo Kobra
3. Goo Goo Dolls Mural – 1212 Hertel Ave
Artist: Philip Burke
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4. We Are Here – 1260 Hertel Ave
Artist: White Bicycle
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5. Buffalo Map – 1297 Hertel Ave
Artist: Mario Zucca
6. Magic Buffalo – 1322 Hertel Ave
Artist: Bunnie Reiss
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7. Lookin’ Good – 1472 Hertel Ave
Artist: Casey Millbrand
8. Weego – 1503 Hertel Ave
Artist: Chuck Tingley
9. Gord Downie Mural – 1669 Hertel Ave
Artist: Rory Allen
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10. Hertel Postcard – 1787 Hertel Ave (Corner of Voorhees and Hertel)
Artist: Vinny Alejandro
11. Smiles and Appreciation – 1872 Hertel Ave
Artist: Kimberly Hardy
12. 1322 Hertel Ave
Artist: Bunnie Reiss
Hertel Alley Gallery
What was once just an empty back alley behind a few local businesses is now the beautiful Hertel Alley Gallery, thanks to the new Hertel Alley Street Art Festival– an event created earlier this year by Vinny Alejandro (a name you may recognize from above) and other local creatives.
The alley itself runs parallel to Hertel from Treymore to Colvin, remaining a fairly secluded hidden gem in North Buffalo- but rest assured, it’s accessible for the public to enjoy. Below are just a few of the murals that were created during the festival:
13. Yellow Buffalo
Artist: Nicole Cherry
14. Pizza mural
Artist: Elyssa Harper
15. Til death do us part
Artist: Ashley Kay
16. Fish
Artist: Chris Main
17. Palooza
Artist: Tom Holt