Outside museum walls, sculpture art adorns parks, plazas and walkways. The sculptures of nationally known artists David Cargill and Ron Petitt grace Beaumont and Southeast Texas. Murals welcome visitors to downtown Beaumont and at the Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT). Take an architectural walking tour of the Beaumont Commercial District. The entire district is considered a U.S. Historic District on the National Register - one of the few areas like it in the country.
The Beaumont/Port Arthur area has always been a hotbed for creative talent, home to famed visual artists like Robert Rauschenberg, whose colorful mixed media works have served as inspiration for decades. Over the past few years, murals have become a big part of the landscape with the CVB investing thousands upon thousands of dollars into beautifying the city through colorful art. Whether you're looking to brighten up your Instagram feed or are merely in need of some inspiration, here are Beaumont's best murals to seek out.
Location: 660 Fannin St. Beaumont | Artist: Kimberly Brown | One of the leading feminist icons in Mexican culture, to this day, Frida serves as an inspiring role model for revolutionaries in gender identity, postcolonialism, class, and race relations. The mural emulates her…
Location: 660 Fannin St. Beaumont | Artist: Micky Mitchell | Mermaids have been prominent mythological characters for thousands of years, depicted as the sirens of the sea. Said to mesmerize with their beguiling beauty and spellbinding voices, we think this one represents the…
Location: 660 Fannin St. Beaumont | Artist: Betty Smith | A symbol of wisdom, change, transformation, light and adaptability, the dragonfly is a constant reminder to spread your wings and soar, that no matter what the circumstance or strife, states aren't permanent.
Location: 660 Fannin St. Beaumont | Artist: @_krystalcooke | Created during Mural Fest, a female guitarist herself, Krystal Cooke, was inspired by legendary local musician Barbara Lynn and wanted to bring more attention to the underrepresented talent. Lynn, a Beaumont native is a…
Location: 660 Fannin St. Beaumont | Artist: @paulgarson13 | Created during Mural Fest, Paul Garson’s mystical tiger was meant to be something colorful and whimsical that everyone could enjoy.
Location: Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center - 5055 Interstate 10 Access Rd, Beaumont, TX 77705 | Artist: Kimberly Brown | A local legend, Janis Joplin is one of the most iconic and influential musicians to come from our area.
Location: 701 Main St. Beaumont | Artist: Summer Lydick | An uplifting lyric from Irish rockers U2, the sentiment adorns the Civic Center, the heart of the Beaumont community. Bono called the song an attempt at "defiant joy” despite difficult times, which is pretty relatable if…
Location: 1515 Calder Ave. Beaumont | Artist: Kimberly Brown | Created in the '20s as the nation's first drive-in, The Pig Stand was a beloved Texas tradition that grew into more than 130 franchises in nine states. They are credited with inventing the carhop concept, Texas toast…
Location: Cocomo Joe's - 2024 Calder Street | Artist: @feebee_n_jay | Created during Mural Fest, “Beaumont Betty” is a retro and colorful take on every woman. There’s even an easter egg hidden in there – see if you can find the oil derrick, an homage to the city’s boomtown past.
Location: Rao’s Bakery - 2596 Calder | Artist: @thedaskone | Created during Mural Fest, this nostalgic postcard-themed mural puts Beaumont’s best sights on full display, with each letter prominently highlighting one of our attractions from Cattail Marsh to the McFaddin-Ward…
Location: Byrd Law Firm - 448 Orleans St | Artists: @w3r3on3 and @kimieflores | Created during Mural Fest, would you believe this unique collaboration was between two artists who had never met before? The inspiration was designed to embody the law firm with a modern take on…
Location: 308 Orleans St. Beaumont | Artist: @brittpaintsalot | Created during Mural Fest, Carmen (another artist) and these butterflies are part of our nature-inspired alley celebrating Beaumont's ecotourism initiatives.
Location: 308 Orleans St. Beaumont | Artist: @itscandykuo | Created during Mural Fest, this deer and child is part of our nature-inspired alley celebrating Beaumont's ecotourism initiatives.
Location: 308 Orleans St. Beaumont | Artist: @manwithpencil | Created during Mural Fest, this pelican is part of our nature-inspired alley celebrating Beaumont's ecotourism initiatives and birding background.
Location: 308 Orleans St. Beaumont | Artist: @everydayresearch | Created during Mural Fest, these colorful birds are part of our nature-inspired alley celebrating Beaumont's ecotourism initiatives and birding background.
Location: 308 Orleans St. Beaumont | Artist: @slokeone | Created during Mural Fest, the exterior of this new event space was given a colorful facelift.
Location: 308 Orleans St. Beaumont | Artist: @helena_paints | Created during Mural Fest, the exterior of this new event space was given a colorful and feminine facelift.
Location: MAKE Creative Space - 2405 Calder Ave | Artist: @fabianrey | Created during Mural Fest, Fabian Rey brought his Latin roots to his project. Best known for his work with the Austin Soccer Club, his Puerto Rican heritage contributes to the whimsical character style of his…
Location: MAKE Creative Space - 2405 Calder Ave | Artist: @carolinetruong_artist | Created during Mural Fest, Caroline Truong, made her return to Beaumont after painting her very first mural in our city -- inside the Tokyo restaurant. Her dream bird in this mural set out to…
Location: Barber’s Trade School – 665 Orleans | Artist: @henryartsmith1 | A Beaumont native who now resides in LA, Henry Art Smith returned home to create art for his community. The self-taught fashion designer and muralist created the silhouettes of four African American boys…
Location: 1096 Calder St.| Artist: Ines Alvidres| This interactive mural was created Beaumont local, Ines Alvidres and friends. The name of the mural is Sin Lluvia, No Hay Flores meaning "no rain, no flowers." Step up to snap a picture to hold the umbrella as flowers fall around…
Location: Air Comfort - 625 N Main St | Artist: Anat Ronen | Designed to normalize mental health issues, the Air Comfort team wanted to shatter the stigma of silent suffering and create an encouraging and inspiring message for people to have open conversations about mental…
Location: The West - 6445 Calder Ave | Artist: @Tarboxx2 | Created during Mural Fest, this cartoon gator fishing is an homage to the swampy bayous of our Gulf region.
Location: 2310 N. 11th St.Beaumont | Artist: Ines Alvidres | Another #eatbmt installation, crawfish are a mainstay of our Cajun culture. A time-honored tradition in the South, it’s a gentle reminder that in these parts our bellies stay full and our roots run deep.
Location: Jack Brooks Regional Airport | Artist: Summer Lydick | Along with views of the Neches River, the mural at Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) features vivid scenes of local wildlife including alligators, crawfish and birds. Mardi Gras masks and landmarks hit at the…
Location: 1701 Barbecue | Artist: Kim Brown | This sleek and clean looking logo and sign replaced the colorful geometric version outside one of Beaumont's best new BBQ restaurants.
Location: BAW Antiques - 1096 Calder St | Artist: Maurice Abelman | A Local Artist Collaborative Mural, Maurice Abelman and his Lamar student's painted Pandora's box to represent hope amongst chaos.
Location: BAW Antiques - 1096 Calder St | Artist: Megan Cobb | A Local Artist Collaborative Mural, this powerful quote is a testament to the power and strength of women.
Location: Pour09 - 6165 Meula Creek Dr | One of a dozen murals at SETX's first rooftop bar, follow the call of the disco ball to Pour09's many Instagrammable backdrops.
Location: Pour09 - 6165 Meula Creek Dr | One of a dozen murals at SETX's first rooftop bar, follow the call of the disco ball to Pour09's many Instagrammable backdrops.
Location: Port Neches Ave. & Montgomery St. Port Neches | Would we even be Texas proud without a flag somewhere? This mural is across from the other colorful pieces in downtown Port Neches. Pro tip: cool off with a sweet treat from Mike's Old Fashioned Soda Fountain while you're…
Location: 700 Procter St. Port Arthur | A massive mural spanning the inside of the first floor of the Museum of the Gulf Coast, depicted is the story of SETX from prehistoric times through the discovery of oil. The 125-foot painting is the largest in the region.
Location: Seawall Drive Port Arthur | Artists: Jose Esparza and Elias Cabrera | The words Port Arthur was created using the Droste effect to illustrate a skyline of the city at sunset within each 3-D letter filled with symbolism from the city.
