Explore Pittsburgh Public Art By Bike
You don’t have to go inside a museum to check out Pittsburgh’s vibrant art scene. Just rent a Healthy Ride bike and take a two-wheeled art adventure! We mapped out our favorite murals in the Hill District, Homewood and Larimer.
Hill District
Mural: August Wilson by Kyle Holbrook and Edward Rawson
Description: This mural pays tribute to Pulitzer Award winning playwright August Wilson. The mural depicts the Hill District native’s ten plays, known as The Pittsburgh Cycle. Nine of the plays are set in his hometown. Be sure to do your homework and read in advance, to make it easy to spot the characters come to life on the building.
Location: 2037 Centre Avenue
Homewood
Mural: Rose By Another Name by Lisa D. Vasser
Description: This mural paints a poetic message and includes a haiku under a rose. Why did you not allow me to bloom? I too had an inner beauty. I was a rose by another name. Location: Location: 6906 Bennett Street
Mural: Season of Hope by James Maszle
Description: This massive mural contains multiple pictures, depicting residents, local landmarks and Black history. The mural measures 200 feet along a community center.
Location: 7340 Frankstown Ave. Homewood Brushton.
Larimer
Mural: We Fall Down but We Get Back Up by Kyle Holbrook
Description: This mural not only includes an inspiring message, but it also captures a colorful pallet of faces around the border. The faces are community leaders and members who advocated for the mural. The artists has stated that the mural’s message is all about community revitalization.
Location: 250 Paulson Street