If you’re a true art lover, follow a trail through Downtown Chandler, where you’ll encounter colorful street art and murals that give you a glimpse into the city’s diverse community. From vibrant works that revisit Chandler’s rich history to dynamic depictions of the burgeoning city and all that it has to offer, downtown’s murals are a wonderful mix of expression and storytelling, and there's plenty of free parking. Here are several murals that are sure to inspire you.
Commonwealth Canal
At 225 feet, spanning a portion of the Commonwealth Canal, this mural adds to Downtown Chandler’s collection of street murals bursting with color and creativity. Located just south of the Crowne Plaza Phoenix Chandler Golf Resort, on the southern exterior wall of the property, the eye-catching piece is the work of artist Ariana Enriquez. The Chandler resident—and Chandler High School alum—says the mural is inspired by water as a vital element in our desert, giving life to desert foliage, local wildlife, and the king protea flower, a symbol of courage and diversity.
SanTan Brewing Company
Also bringing color and energy to the downtown scene is the mural outside SanTan Brewing Company. Awash in bright colors, the mural depicts a trio of gleaming beer distillers surrounded by desert cactus. Created by the graffiti artist team of Noe “Such Styles” Baez and Champ Styles, the project was led by the Chandler Arts Commission, in collaboration with the Downtown Chandler Community Partnership and SanTan Brewing Company.
Overstreet
With its modern façade and shiny exterior, downtown’s Overstreet development brings new and exciting things to Chandler—including a series of floral-themed murals by artist Kasten. Specializing in spray-paint art, the Realtor-turned-artist is known for his vibrant colors inspired by his affinity for vintage floral wallpaper. The murals—which quote the famous line, “I have a feeling we’re not in Kansas, anymore,” from “The Wizard of Oz”—call out Chandler’s growth and change from a small-town community to a burgeoning urban center.
Monuments to Chandler
An ode to Chandler’s past and present, this Downtown mural, located in the breezeway between Original ChopShop and Saba's Western Wear, takes a look back at 100 years of the city’s history. Created by artists Joey Salamon and Cam DeCaussin, the sweeping mural combines geometric, zig-zag patterns with old-fashioned portraits, signifying Chandler’s rich history and evolution. To ensure he captured the city’s character, DeCaussin researched Chandler’s archival photos and used them to paint portraits of desert landscapes, farm fields, and the Chandler City Hall complex.
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Other murals to look out for are at QuartHaus, created by father-son graffiti artists Such and Champ Styles. The pair are also known for their artwork at SanTan Brewing Company.
