Painting Walls.
Supporting Artists.
Enriching Dayton.

National and regional artists converging to share their
mural process with the Dayton community in unison

VISION

  • Multiple National and Regional artists converging to share their mural process with the Dayton, Ohio community - painting in unison

  • The project is to coincide with the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s Art in the City festival in August 2024

Mission

  • To contribute to our growing public arts with a celebration of multiple murals in the downtown Dayton area

  • To support artists and recognize their value

  • Support and engage accomplished artists as well as provide a teaching opportunity to area youth

  • Create valued public art to help build community and increase walkability

  • Elevate the perception of the City of Dayton and generate positive media coverage

  • Higher visibility improves existing businesses, thus increasing their profitability

  • Uplift the community and encourage a greater sense of belonging

  • Murals transform and activate public spaces into large-scale art galleries - art for everyone

  • Mural festivals have become a major tourist attraction, generating revenue for local businesses and boosting the local economy

  • This project will create job opportunities for artists and other creative professionals involved in the festival

  • Projects such as this have a cultural impact on the urban environment and the well-being of the people who live there

  • This project will provide an opportunity for many to engage in the process, including businesses, organizations and individuals

sponsorship

PROJECT
SUPPORT

Project Developer

Atalie Gagnet

A Dayton, Ohio native, began her mural business in 2003. She has had the privilege of sharing her painting skills at the Guggenheim Museum, locally and internationally managing and installing outdoor murals up to 7,000 sq. ft. for Architectural Digest for Art Basel Miami.

A nonprofit organization funded primarily by a Special Improvement District. The Special Improvement District contracts with the DDP to provide a variety of services including business development, advocacy and marketing.

DOWNTOWN DAYTON

PARTNERSHIP               

PRODUCTION TEAM

Maggie leadman       

Local business owner of 19 years
Creative Director
Artist

CREATIVE DIRECTOR        

Gregory gerken     

Communication Specialist
Designer and Fine Artist
Pursuing creativity by any means
necessary

graphics support      

ej waltemire            

Designer at Public Ruckus
Problem Solver
Challenging the status quo and
dreaming of a better world

design consultant   

email us for questions or to donate

CONNECT@WHOAMURALPROJECT.COM

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VENMO: @ATALIE-GAGNET

Checks payable to:

The Downtown Dayton Partnership

(attn: WHOA)

10 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402