Up North town’s mural trail includes shipwrecks, an ‘aquascape,’ maritime history

ALPENA, MI – This mural trail in Northern Michigan includes 22 works downtown, along waterways and even on a rock in Lake Huron.

The artwork depicts shipwrecks, an “aquascape,” maritime and industrial history, sports and nature related to the Alpena area.

Alpena’s Mural Trail is easy to follow by clicking “add to plan” for each site on the Visit Alpena website or app. It’s all within Alpena city limits.

“The murals in Alpena add vibrant splashes of color and cultural significance to the cityscape,” according to Visit Alpena. “These large-scale artworks adorn building exteriors throughout downtown and other areas, depicting scenes from Alpena’s rich history, natural beauty and community life.”

Here’s a list of all 22 murals:

• Alpena Flyer Abstract by Tim Nijenhuis at Light of Hope Clubhouse, 328 S. Third Ave. in Alpena.
• Alpena Postcard Mural by Michael Ferrarell at Noise & Toys, 117 N. Second Ave. in Alpena.

• Alpena Small Boat Harbor/Marina Murals: This collection includes seven murals, each by a different artist at 400 E. Chisholm St. in Alpena. Falling Water & Dual Shore by Danyeal Dorr. A Sign of Peace by Hope Reed. Summer by Mariah Brancheau. Branches & An Order of Hope by Samantha Freske. Rise by Sarah Bedford. Valor & Hold On by Tiffany Tracey. Dragon & Color Jungle by Angelina Villalobos.

• Blair St. Pier Rock Mural by Samantha Freske at the end of Blair Street Pier at 400 E. Blair St. in Alpena.
• Clem’s Bait & Tackle Mural by George Eberhardt III at 304 N. Ninth Ave. in Alpena.

• Colburn Outfitters Alley Mural by Blue Heron Studio at 108 N. Second Ave. in Alpena.

• Flowers Mural by Steffi Tsai at the back of Rusty Petunias Marketplace at 123 W. Chisholm St. in Alpena.
• Hello Alpena Mural by Kayla Peake at Alpena Boat Harbor/Marina, 400 E. Chisholm St. in Alpena.
• Hockey Mural by Aaron Golbeck at True North Threads/SkellaFit Personal Fitness Studio, 211 S. Second Ave. in Alpena.
• Hungry Hippie Mural at 1001 S. State St. in Alpena.
• Jesse Besser Mural by Tim Nijenhuis on the back of Hopside Brewery at 133 W. Chisholm St. in Alpena.

• Make a Splash for Art: Community Mural Project by Tony Hendrick at 115 W. Chisholm St. in Alpena.

• Maritime Heritage Museum Mural by Samantha Freske with concept by Makayla Armstead at 480 W. Fletcher St. in Alpena.
• Mural of Hope by Tony Hendrick at 1501 W. Chisholm St. in Alpena.
• Northside Industrial Roots Mural by Aaron Golbeck at Shalla’s Market, 326 Long Lake Ave. in Alpena.
• PIFCider Mural by Britt Flood at PIFCider, 205 W. Chisholm St. in Alpena.
• River and Fur Vault Mural by Susan Skibbe and Steve Witucki at the corner of Carter and North Third Street in Alpena.
• State Farm Fishing Mural by Aaron Golbeck on the State Farm Insurance, 1013 S. State St. in Alpena.
• The Wave Journey Mural by Mark Piotrowski at Salon 125, 125 E. Chisholm St. in Alpena.
• Wilson’s Lasting Expressions Flower Mural by Samantha Freske at 204 W. Washington Ave. in Alpena.

• Woman on the Beach Mural by Sous La Ciel at Harborside Cycle, 119 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena.
• You Are Art Murals by Mariah Brancheau Power on boxes near First and Third avenues.

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