MANSFIELD — The Ohio Art Education Association is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 North Central Region and State Winner of “Distinguished Citizen for Arts Education.” Luke Beekman, of Mankind Murals, was nominated and awarded the state winner of this prestigious award. The OAEA will celebrate him and other award winners at our […]
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‘Driving Mansfield Skyline’ mural illuminated on 6th, Main Street
“Driving Mansfield Skyline” is a 120-foot-long mural on the side of the Richland County Transit garage at 232 N. Main St.
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‘Driving Mansfield Skyline’ to be dedicated Dec. 6
MANSFIELD – Richland County Transit and Mankind Murals Inc is proud to dedicate its newest addition to the downtown landscape: a vibrant mural titled “Driving Mansfield Skyline.” This stunning hand-painted artwork, created by Mankind Murals Inc, will be officially dedicated and illuminated on Friday, Dec. 6, at a reception from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the […]
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Cup of Art to bring live music, poetry and art downtown this weekend
MANSFIELD — Braxton Daniels, Luke Beekman and Diane Googins want to make Mansfield a place that celebrates fine art. With that in mind, the group of local artists and entrepreneurs is hosting “Cup of Art” on Friday night and Saturday at 3rd Cup Tea and Galería Ekkles. The event will feature live music, original poetry readings […]
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MOESC hosts 2024 Artapolooza April 12-17 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD – Spring has sprung and for north central Ohio art teachers, this means art show season. Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center will host its annual Artapolooza Fine Arts Festival April 12 through 17 at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center, 890 W. Fourth Street in Mansfield. “This year’s event is shaping up to be exceptional with approximately […]
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Mankind Murals seeks artists for Luminous Eclipse event
MANSFIELD — Mankind Murals Inc is hosting a Luminous Eclipse event in the Luminous City studio lot in Downtown Mansfield during the Solar Eclipse happening on Monday, April 8. The submission form can be found at this link. This form is accepting artwork submissions for a downtown gallery wall during the Luminous Eclipse event. Artwork in […]
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Mankind Murals hosts Luminous City artist pop-up & live music
Multiple artists and musicians took part in the first pop-up show at the ‘Luminous City’ mural in downtown Mansfield.
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Luminous City Final Saturday set for Oct. 28 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The first downtown Luminous City Final Saturday event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28, with an Artist Popup, Beergarden, and Live Music Event. The event will be hosted at the art installation and venue “Luminous City” located in studio parking lot by Mankind Murals Inc. This event is open and all are […]
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The Jericho Wall dedication set for Aug. 31 in Mansfield
MANSFIELD — The Jericho Wall is nearly ready for its public unveiling. It’s a new art park for families who are casualties of drug addiction. Organizers behind the wall on Dickson Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets in Mansfield have scheduled a public dedication ceremony for Aug. 31 at 11 a.m., according to Rev. Paul […]