Commissioning a mural in Grand Rapids, Michigan works best as a real project: a clear design phase, a scoped wall, and a professional process from first sketch to final coat — not a spray-paint favor. Corey Barksdale is an Atlanta-based muralist and fine artist who takes on mural, live-painting, and public art commissions nationwide, including projects in and around Grand Rapids.
Muralist for hire in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Midwestern downtowns and Main Street business districts have increasingly turned to murals as part of small-business revitalization, and Grand Rapids is part of that same movement.
What working with Corey Barksdale looks like
Every project starts with a conversation about the wall, the site, and what the mural needs to do — tell a story, anchor a brand, activate a community space, or mark an event. From there, design concepts, a clear timeline, and a straightforward scope come before any paint goes up, so there are no surprises for you or your Grand Rapids location.