
ABOUT US
In November 2025, Main Street Vero Beach and the Downtown Mural Project launched the inaugural Vero Beach Mural Festival — a celebration of public art, creativity, and community. Established as a biennial event, the festival returns every two years, with the next edition taking place the first week of November 2027.
The festival features murals painted throughout downtown alongside 8x8 mural boards displayed across the community. Artists are selected through a jury process and given creative freedom within guiding principles — resulting in a diverse mix of styles and voices. Local, national, and international artists transform Downtown Vero Beach and the surrounding Art Village into a dynamic outdoor gallery where every wall tells a story.
WHY MURALS MATTER
Murals have the power to transform communities by turning blank spaces into vibrant landmarks that inspire connection, creativity, and pride. Public art brings life and energy to shared spaces while creating opportunities for storytelling, conversation, and cultural expression.
Beyond showcasing talented artists, murals create lasting works of art that attract visitors, support local businesses, and strengthen community identity. Studies show that areas featuring public art and murals often experience increased foot traffic and economic activity.
Murals also serve as placemaking tools — fostering civic pride, creating a sense of identity, encouraging
walkability, and helping streets feel more welcoming and vibrant. These investments generate meaningful returns through tourism, local spending, and community engagement.







Our goals & Measurable Impact
Elevate Artistic Excellence
Bring nationally, regionally, and locally recognized mural artists to Downtown Vero Beach while creating opportunities for emerging Florida artists.
Success Measures
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Number of participating artists
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Geographic diversity of artists
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Local artist participation
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Artist satisfaction surveys
Strengthen Downtown Economic Vitality
Increase visitation to Downtown Vero Beach by creating a unique cultural destination that encourages guests to explore businesses before, during, and after the festival.
Success Measures
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Festival attendance
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Visitor origin (local vs. out-of-town)
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Business participation
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Restaurant and retailer feedback
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Hotel occupancy trends
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Visitor spending estimates
Increase Walkability & Exploration
Encourage visitors to discover every corner of downtown through a walkable collection of murals and interactive experiences.
Success Measures
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Mural tour participation
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Walking route usage
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QR code interactions
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Social media check-ins
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Average visitor length of stay
Build Community Pride
Create opportunities for residents, volunteers, students, nonprofits, and businesses to participate in a project that reflects the identity and creativity of Vero Beach.
Success Measures
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Volunteer hours
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Community partnerships
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Student engagement
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Resident survey responses
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Repeat volunteer participation
Grow Cultural Tourism
Position Downtown Vero Beach as a premier arts destination within Florida's Treasure Coast, encouraging overnight visitation and repeat travel.
Success Measures
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Out-of-county attendance
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Tourism partner referrals
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Media impressions
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Destination marketing reach
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Hotel and lodging partnerships
Support Local Businesses Year-Round
Create permanent public art that continues driving visitors long after the festival concludes.
Success Measures
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Business owner surveys
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Repeat visitation
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Mural trail participation
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Economic impact estimates
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New business collaborations
By the Numbers (Future Impact Goals)
By the end of the festival's first five years, Main Street Vero Beach aims to:
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Create 30+ permanent and rotating murals
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Welcome 10,000+ visitors throughout the year, supporting local tourism efforts
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Generate millions of local media and social media impressions
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Support hundreds of downtown businesses through increased visitation
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Engage 200+ volunteers, artists, students, and community participants
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Establish Downtown Vero Beach as one of Florida's premier public art destinations


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Take a look at the murals created by world renowned artists from our November 2025 Festival.
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Based in the Florida Panhandle, Morgan Summers is a muralist and visual artist known for bold, super-saturated work influenced by sign painting, mid-century design, and folk art. Her clients range from local businesses to corporations, all united by her goal of bringing compelling color into everyday life.
Morgan Summers

A Miami-based artist duo made up of Joshua Hall and Diana Paz, whose backgrounds in painting, sculpture, and design merge to create innovative, collaborative work. Rooted in Latin American culture, street art, and abstract minimalism, they operate as both a gallery and workspace offering customized creative services.
Studio Haz

James Newman
Based in Vero Beach, Florida, a professional artist since the 1970s, trained at the Eliot McMurrough School of Art and influenced by a lifetime of study alongside master artists — and two award-winning artist parents. He paints, does graphic arts work, and displays his work from a private gallery open by appointment.

Muta Santiago
A Hispanic American visual artist and muralist based in Miami, Florida, working across portraiture, experimental, and commercial practice. Through street art, he explores ancestral heritage, dreams, and Eastern philosophy — creating imagery that is bold, abstract, and uncompromising. His work spans public spaces throughout North America and Latin America, carrying a visual language designed to stop you in your tracks.

Claudio Picasso
A Miami-based muralist born in Chile and raised in Miami. Known for a unique hyper-realistic style, his works often feature smooth gradients, intricate shading, and a masterful play between foreground and background. After studying everything from sculpture to printmaking to digital art, spray paint has remained his preferred medium for over 25 years.

Daniel Mastera
Is a visual artist born and raised in Prague, Czech Republic. From a very young age he has held an intrigue for the natural world. Having become disillusioned with his university studies in freshwater biology, Daniel turned to art as a way to explore and celebrate nature and the apparent human disconnect with it. He has made murals in Chicago, Illinois, Chiapas, Mexico, Sacred Valley in Peru, and Vero Beach, Florida.

Morgan Summers
Based in the Florida Panhandle, Morgan Summers is a muralist and visual artist known for bold, super-saturated work influenced by sign painting, mid-century design, and folk art. Her clients range from local businesses to corporations, all united by her goal of bringing compelling color into everyday life.

Nathaniel Rios
Known as 2NES UNOe, he is an Orlando-based illustrator and visual artist whose work blends hip hop culture, graffiti, and character design. Rooted in breakdancing and old-school animation, his signature style is best represented by his iconic monkey characters, which pay homage to the origins of hip hop while bringing a fresh, cartoon-driven energy to murals, event posters, and beyond.

Studio Haz
A Miami-based artist duo made up of Joshua Hall and Diana Paz, whose backgrounds in painting, sculpture, and design merge to create innovative, collaborative work. Rooted in Latin American culture, street art, and abstract minimalism, they operate as both a gallery and workspace offering customized creative services.

Christian Stanley
A Central Florida-based muralist and graphic designer known for his signature "dash and dot" style, which draws from the wildlife and natural landscapes of the Southeast. A UCF graduate, he has painted murals across the U.S. and internationally, working with both national brands and local community organizations to use public art as a tool for community revitalization.

Mandy Baierl
Is the art educator at Imagine Schools at South Vero and has led numerous student mural and public art projects, inspiring young artists through collaborative mural-making and community art experiences. The school and community regularly recognize her for overseeing student-created murals and art installations on campus.


Muta Santiago
A Hispanic American visual artist and muralist based in Miami, Florida, working across portraiture, experimental, and commercial practice. Through street art, he explores ancestral heritage, dreams, and Eastern philosophy — creating imagery that is bold, abstract, and uncompromising. His work spans public spaces throughout North America and Latin America, carrying a visual language designed to stop you in your tracks.

Nathaniel Rios
Known as 2NES UNOe, he is an Orlando-based illustrator and visual artist whose work blends hip hop culture, graffiti, and character design. Rooted in breakdancing and old-school animation, his signature style is best represented by his iconic monkey characters, which pay homage to the origins of hip hop while bringing a fresh, cartoon-driven energy to murals, event posters, and beyond.

Studio Haz
A Miami-based artist duo made up of Joshua Hall and Diana Paz, whose backgrounds’ in painting, sculpture, and design merge to create innovative, collaborative work. Rooted in Latin American culture, street art, and abstract minimalism, they operate as both a gallery and workspace offering customized creative services.

Christian Stanley
A Central Florida-based muralist and graphic designer known for his signature "dash and dot" style, which draws from the wildlife and natural landscapes of the Southeast. A UCF graduate, he has painted murals across the U.S. and internationally, working with both national brands and local community organizations to use public art as a tool for community revitalization.

Morgan Summers
Based in the Florida Panhandle, Morgan Summers is a muralist and visual artist known for bold, super-saturated work influenced by sign painting, mid-century design, and folk art. Her clients range from local businesses to corporations, all united by her goal of bringing compelling color into everyday life.

Claudio Picasso
A Miami-based muralist born in Chille and raised in Miami. Known for a unique hyper-realistic style, his works often feature smooth gradients, intricate shading, and a masterful play between foreground and background. After studying everything from sculpture to printmaking to digital art, spray paint has remained his preferred medium for over 25 years.

James Newman
Based in Vero Beach, Florida, a professional artist since the 1970s, trained at the Eliot McMurrough School of Art and influenced by a lifetime of study alongside master artists — and two award-winning artist parents. He paints, does graphic arts work, and displays his work from a private gallery open by appointment.



A Hispanic American visual artist and muralist based in Miami, Florida, working across portraiture, experimental, and commercial practice. Through street art, he explores ancestral heritage, dreams, and Eastern philosophy — creating imagery that is bold, abstract, and uncompromising. His work spans public spaces throughout North America and Latin America, carrying a visual language designed to stop you in your tracks.
Muta Santiago


Known as 2NES UNOe, he is an Orlando-based illustrator and visual artist whose work blends hip hop culture, graffiti, and character design. Rooted in breakdancing and old-school animation, his signature style is best represented by his iconic monkey characters, which pay homage to the origins of hip hop while bringing a fresh, cartoon-driven energy to murals, event posters, and beyond.
Nathaniel Rios


Claudio Picasso
A Miami-based muralist born in Chile and raised in Miami. Known for a unique hyper-realistic style, his works often feature smooth gradients, intricate shading, and a masterful play between foreground and background. After studying everything from sculpture to printmaking to digital art, spray paint has remained his preferred medium for over 25 years.



Mwanel Pierre Louis
A Miami-based artist of Haitian descent whose work blends realism and abstraction with a strong emphasis on color and personal narrative. His work has been exhibited at Art Basel and beyond, with clients including Starbucks, Adidas, and Atlantic Records.


Daniel Mastera
Is a visual artist born and raised in Prague,
Czech Republic. From a very young age he has held an intrigue for the natural world. Having become disillusioned with his university studies in freshwater biology, Daniel turned to art as a way to explore and celebrate nature and the apparent human disconnect with it. He has made murals in Chicago, Illinois, Chiapas, Mexico, Sacred Valley in Peru, and Vero Beach, Florida.


Christian Stanley
A Central Florida-based muralist and graphic designer known for his signature "dash and dot" style, which draws from the wildlife and natural landscapes of the Southeast. A UCF graduate, he has painted murals across the U.S. and internationally, working with both national brands and local community organizations to use public art as a tool for community revitalization.


James Newman
Based in Vero Beach, Florida, a professional artist since the 1970s, trained at the Eliot McMurrough School of Art and influenced by a lifetime of study alongside master artists — and two award-winning artist parents. He paints, does graphic arts work, and displays his work from a private gallery open by appointment.


Mandy Baierl
Is the art educator at Imagine Schools at South Vero and has led numerous student mural and public art projects, inspiring young artists through collaborative mural-making and community art experiences. The school and community regularly recognize her for overseeing student-created murals and art installations on campus.

