Today was a pretty good day. I wanted to get some photos in since I figured I’d be sticking around the house with Easter. A quick check of the local events calendar showed this mural event in what’s known as the Phoenix Arts District. This is a location I’ve visited before but I found a whole different area what I hadn’t explored. There was a ton more to see and the artists were out en masse working on new pieces.

There are plenty of abandoned and partially demolished buildings for the murals to be done on. Of course, if you’ve read many of my posts, you know that I love abandoned buildings.

There really was some outstanding work. I was also surprised at the artists. There were families, buff gym guys, solo women, and what looked like groups of friends. It was clear that this was their passion. Some worked out of their cars. Others had elaborate trailers. There was some serious energy going into these pieces.

Some of the pieces were just insane. Or looked like they were going to be. The event ran until 6pm and I left around 4. I will definitely be going back to see some of the work that was still in progress. I can’t wait to see the finished products.

The murals are in an area of Jacksonville known as Springfield. This is one area that’s been on my radar but I haven’t had the chance to really explore. While I was there, I decided to at least take a quick peek around. It didn’t disappoint. The area is known for its Victorian homes and there were definitely some beautiful ones.

I even took the time to stop and check out a local farmer’s market. There was more than just fruits and vegetables. There were a number of arts and crafts vendors as well. I refueled with a turkey wrap and took off to see what else I could find.

It was a pretty warm day, and I figured what better way to wrap it up than with a root beer float at one of Jacksonville’s longest running and most well-known ice cream spots, Dreamette. I hope you’ve enjoyed this series, and more importantly, I hope it helps inspire you to get out and explore your own areas.