Lakeland is adding a splash of fall color as Color Wave Walls, the city’s inaugural mural festival, kicks off in Downtown Lakeland from November 6–14, 2026.
Co-founded by local muralists Gillian Fazio and Katerina Santos (of TRATOS), the biennial festival aims to transform downtown into an “open-air museum without doors”.
Event Highlights
- 11 Artists, 11 Walls: A global pool of 11 muralists—selected from 438 applicants across 33 states and 21 countries—will be creating 11 large-scale original works across downtown building walls.
- Live Creation: Visitors can watch the artists paint live throughout the festival week.
- Community Engagement: Public programming will feature artist talks, education initiatives, and volunteer opportunities.
- A Permanent Legacy: Unlike temporary installations, these murals are designed as permanent additions to Lakeland’s cultural landscape, with future editions planned every two years.
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