Public Art
Throughout Portage County, visitors can discover vibrant murals, sculptures, and creative installations that reflect the character of each community. Take time to explore these public art pieces as you travel—they add color, history, and local charm to downtown streets, parks, and gathering places. Whether you are strolling through Kent, Ravenna, or beyond, public art offers a fun and memorable way to experience the county.
Kent
Bicentennial Sculpture
by George Danhires
Location: The Historic Train Depot & gazebo on Franklin Ave.
Chimney Swift Tower
by Emily Ulm
Location: 301 S. Depeyster St.
Find Your Path
by Eileen Dorsey
Location: 716 N/ Mantua St.
Grow Mural
by Kelly Dietrick and Each & Every
Location: Back of 146 N. Depeyster St.
Haymaker Farmers’ Market Mural
by Elaine Hullihen
Location: Franklin Avve. & Summit St. underpass
Hello Kent
by Grace Nestor-Louie
Location: 195 E. Erie St. (side of Laziza)
Joe Walsh Mural
by Scott Phillips
Location: 132 S. Water St.
KENT Sign
Location: Corner of N. Water St. and the Fairchild Bridge
Installed by Each & Every
Artwork changes.
Kent Eclipse
by Jen Florentine
Location: Heritage Park (Pump House)
Lakes Cities Train
By Henry Van’t Hooft
Location: Burbick Way
LOVE
by Edwin George
Location: 237 N. Water St.
Marvin Kent
by Maya Culley
Location: Burbick Way
Mill District Mural
by Emily Anne Buckingham
Location: 300 N. Water St.
Squirrel with an Attitude (Statue)
by James Taylor
Location: Acorn Plaza
The River Knows (Bronze Relief)
by George Danhires
Location: Riveredge Park.
Three Veterans (Bronze Statue)
by George Danhires
Location: 201 E. Erie St.
Tosha’s Garden
by Kimmy Henderson
Location: Townhall II building on N. Water St.
Woven Mural
Stephen Tornero
To learn more about any of the art installations or take a walking tour visit Main Street Kent’s Public Art page.
Ravenna
Welcome to Ravenna Mural
by Lisa Quine
Location:
Balloon Mural
by Warhorse Ink
Location: 269 W. Main St.,
Historic Ravenna Mural
by Warhorse Ink
Location: 116 E. Main St. Ravenna
Location: Inside the old Deluxe Pastries bakery.
Popcorn Mural
by Warhorse Ink
Location: 220 W. Main St., Ravenna
