Deep Ellum Murals & Street Art
1. The 42 Murals Project
This major initiative sparked a renaissance in Deep Ellum’s street art scene, featuring works like Deep Ellumphants by Adrian Torres at 3601 Main Street and others such as Think Ellum by Sarah Reyes at Main and Malcolm X Street. The project revitalized the neighborhood and attracted more visitors to experience its art-lined streets interactives.dallasnews.comVisit Dallas.
2. Standout Murals to Seek Out
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Deep Ellumphants – A majestic elephant mural wrapping around the Brake & Clutch building Visit DallasKTSW 89.9.
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I Love You – A popular romantic mural at 2912 Elm Street, great for photo ops Visit DallasKTSW 89.9.
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Deep Rawlins – A quirky mural at 2801 Elm Street well-loved for its character and fun photo potential Visit Dallaswelltraveledclub.com.
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Living Legend, Dirk Nowitzki – A massive tribute to the basketball icon at Mavs Gaming, located at 2979 Taylor Street Visit Dallas.
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Robot Family – A colorful ensemble of robots off Hickory St and Trunk Ave, for a playful photo backdrop Visit Dallas.
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Nolan Ryan vs. Robin Ventura – A dramatic baseball-themed mural at 2724 Elm Street that captures a famous moment in Rangers history Visit Dallas.
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Blues Alley – A homage to Dallas blues musicians, this collaborative mural brings music history to painted life KTSW 89.9Daily Telegraph.
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Texas Tantrum Trots and Pals – A colossal 1,728 sq ft mural by Ron English at Elm & Good Latimer, bursting with pop-culture imagery CultureMap Dallas.
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Tristan Eaton’s Texas Tribute – One of Deep Ellum’s largest murals (about 8,500 sq ft), commissioned in 2021 at The Stack building Wikipedia.
3. Public Sculptures: The Traveling Man
Anchoring Deep Ellum’s artistic identity are The Traveling Man sculptures—three striking stainless-steel robot sculptures accompanied by birds, symbolizing the area’s rail and creative heritage Wikipedia.
Ready to Explore?
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Guided Tours: Try Dallas Mural Tours—they offer immersive, BYOB-friendly shuttle experiences through Deep Ellum’s mural scene, complete with local insider knowledge and spot discounts dallasmuraltours.com.
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DIY Walkabouts: Wander Elm, Main, Commerce, and Malcolm X streets to discover murals like Deep Ellum, I Love You, Deep Rawlins, and more—plenty of Insta-worthy art at every turn