Street Art & Identity: Mural Walk and Street Art Journaling Workshop

Street Art & Identity Walk + Creative Workshop at Allegra Westbrooks Library 🎨

Join us for a hands-on experience of art, identity, and community in West End! Take a guided mural walk and end with a Street Art Journaling creative workshop.

🎨 What to Expect

We’ll kick things off with a 45-minute guided mural walk led by Chantal Kennedy and Jasiatic Usher, exploring three murals along Historia Beatties Ford Road. Learn about the artists, stories, and cultural influences behind the murals that shape this historic area. While we are walking, we will gather texture imprints and stamp them in a journal to create with later.

After the walk, we’ll head back to the library for a hands-on Creative Workshop led by artist Marquia Humphries. Participants will receive guidance and instruction on creative journaling and perhaps use some of the unique stamped images from our walk.

All supplies are included—just bring your creativity!

🌟 Who Should Attend

• All ages are welcome
• No prior art experience needed
• Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to explore art in a fun, inclusive way

💡 Why Attend?

This event is all about self-expression, storytelling, and connecting with art in your community. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for Charlotte’s street art scene—and your own personal journal.

🤝 About ArtWalks CLT

ArtWalks CLT creates engaging, accessible art experiences that connect people to public art, local artists, and each other.

🤝 About our artists

Marquia Humphries is an artist, curate and entrepreneur based in Charlotte. Her work is deeply rooted in the Black experience; drawing inspiration from photographs, stories, and the memories of those around her. Beyond her studio practice, Humphries serves as the Assistant Curator for Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius.

Jasiatic Usher resides at the cultural and philosophical crossroads of creative curation, radical taste making, foodie meets chef and “artist as art.” With a BA in African/Diasporic studies, Blackness and community joy is at the center of all of her work. She is the creator of Liberation Dinner and @sucasaclt. A native of Charlotte, @jasiatic enjoys making and curating in a multitude of ways.