Mission Mural Walk
The Verdict
"Balmy Alley has had murals since the early 1970s, with 27 painted in a coordinated 1985 dedication. Clarion Alley's CAMP project has cycled more than 700 rotating murals since 1992. The Women's Building on 18th Street shows the MaestraPeace mural on two exterior walls."
What you need to know
The Mission District has been home to mural art since the 1970s, influenced by the Mexican muralist tradition. Balmy Alley between 24th and 25th Streets has had murals since the early 1970s, with a major expansion in 1985 when 27 murals were painted in a coordinated dedication. Clarion Alley near Valencia is home to the Clarion Alley Mural Project (CAMP), which has produced more than 700 rotating murals since 1992. The Women’s Building on 18th Street features the MaestraPeace mural on two of its exterior walls.