Murals Guide to Galveston Island

Reminiscent of an old-fashioned postcard, this mural sums up all Galveston has to offer. All it’s missing is you! Galveston artist Gabriel Prusmak painted this beauty in 2016. The mural was commissioned by the Galveston Island Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The 5,000 square-foot mural, created by Houston-based Reginald C. Adams, was painted on the side of the Old Galveston Square building, located at 22nd and Strand in downtown Galveston. The massive art installation was an initiative of the Juneteenth Legacy Project, an organization that aimed to raise awareness about Juneteenth and contribute to a growing push to make Juneteenth a national holiday. In June of 2021, this goal became a reality when Juneteenth was officially announced as a federal holiday.

If you love turtles, you’ll love this one. Sea Turtles depicts each of the five sea turtles species that visit the Gulf of Mexico – the green sea turtle, the loggerhead, the hawksbill, the leatherback and Kemp’s ridley. The mural, painted by Gabriel Prusmak, was commissioned by the Turtle Island Restoration Network and funded through a generous donation by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation.

A team of Galveston artists spent months completing this whimsical mural in historic downtown Galveston. The central character is the Be Kind bee, spreading the idea of kindness for locals and visitors alike. Images that hearken the Giving Tree characters, plus interactive designs – you can spread your wings like a butterfly or hold an umbrella under the raindrops – are all on display here.

This art piece includes typical marine life such as jellyfish, a seahorse, a shark, and a dolphin. To tie the whole piece together, artist Gabriel Prusmack inscribed "i (heart) galveston" in red, right in the middle.

This vibrant mural on the Maceo Spice & Import Company building showcases a stunning array of colorful geometric shapes and abstract designs. The artwork features a variety of bright hues, including blues, greens, reds, yellows, and oranges, creating a visually striking composition. The intricate patterns and lines intertwine to form an elaborate mosaic, reminiscent of stained glass.