Hertel Alley Mural Fest returns with 29 artists & live painting in North Buffalo

Arts Services Inc. Press Release

This weekend, June 14-15, the alley behind Hertel Avenue will be bursting with creativity and community as Arts Services Inc. (ASI) and the Office of Council Member Joel Feroleto present the 2025 Hertel Alley Mural Fest.

This two-day live art event transforms Hertel Alley – located behind 1225-1301 Hertel Ave. – into an immersive outdoor gallery, with 29 local artists and artist groups creating bold, new murals in real time. Visitors are encouraged to stroll through the alley, watch the murals come to life, and meet the artists behind the work.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

“Hertel Alley Mural Fest continues to grow as a grassroots celebration of the artistic talent we have right here in Western New York,” said Jen Swan-Kilpatrick, Executive Director of ASI. “From bold new murals to casual conversations with artists at work, this event invites the public to witness creativity in action.”

“We are excited to once again showcase local artists and talent with the return of Hertel Alley Mural Fest,” Feroleto said. “The event has become a beloved tradition for creatives and attendees alike, and presents a unique opportunity for artists of all abilities to contribute to the beautification of the thriving Hertel Avenue business district.”

The selected artists represent a wide spectrum of styles and experience levels – from first-time muralists to seasoned public artists – selected through an open call to ensure an equitable distribution of opportunity and exposure across WNY’s creative community.

In case of inclement weather: Artists will have until June 30 to complete their murals. While the public event may be impacted, the artwork will continue to evolve throughout the month. Updates about artist painting schedules in that case will be shared on ASI’s social media channels.

Meet the 2025 participating artists: Jarael Adams & Jeremy Turpin; Julia Bottoms; Tara Bystran-Pruski; Amanda Collins; Claire Connolly; Phillip Dolson; Matt Duquette; Sarah Field Sonnenberg; Evelyn Frederiksen, Jordan Roth & Locust Street Art Students; Arielle Hanoch; Andy Krzystek; Justin Leis, People Inc. Arts Experience artists & staff; Charles Lewis; Tim Lynch; Rob Lynch & Matthew Sagurney; Lara Martini; Alaysa O’Brien; Cassandra Ott; Molly Reagan; Joe Rice; Carlye Sager; Danielle Saeva; Saira Siddiqui; Heidi Stavrevski, Mario Moncalian, Maggie Parobek & Isabel Ramsey; Chuck Tingley; Lauren Van Osten; Angelee Vargas & Dianiz Roman Rodriguez; Princessa Williams; and Jesse Zuefle.

For more information about Hertel Alley Mural Fest or to follow artist features and event updates, visit https://www.asiwny.org/hertel-alley-mural-fest/.