Commissioner Ellis and Street Art for Mankind officials unveil four new downtown murals

Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Street Art for Mankind (SAM) unveiled four murals in downtown Houston on Feb. 3, bringing the total to more than 50 murals in the downtown Big Art. Bigger Change. series. This ambitious project continues to raise awareness of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals while engaging the local community in meaningful conversations about sustainability, inclusion and social justice. (Photo courtesy of Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office) Ivonne Godinez SAM is also curating a new series titled Legacies of Change, which celebrates the power of collective action in building lasting positive  change. In downtown, Big Art. Bigger Change. spans more than a mile from the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel to the Historic District, and another mile from the Buffalo Bayou banks to south downtown. (Photo courtesy of Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office) Ivonne Godinez The four new murals are located at: 1111 Main Street Garage – 1111 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 McIntyre’s Wall – 901 Commerce St, Houston, TX 77002 Constable –Channel Garage Building – 426 Austin Street, TX 77002 The Wyndham Hotel NRG – 8686 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX 77054 The murals’ themes include water, as a catalyst for women’s empowerment peace, love,...