Project Overview

Memphis Animal Services Mural | Bartlett

UrbanArt Commission partnered with the City of Memphis to produce a mural that positively impacts the visitor experience at the Memphis Animal Services facility. The selection committee hoped to produce a public art piece that would create a welcoming, playful and positive entry to the MAS facility, include the animals that are sheltered and cared for at MAS, and connect the services provided by MAS to the broader Memphis community.

 The project was funded through the City of Memphis’ percent-for-art program in partnership with UAC to create public art projects across Memphis neighborhoods.

About the artist

Charlie Forrester

Charlie Forrester is a Memphis, TN based, born and bred artist. There’s no place he’d rather be from. He houses the folk spirit of Mid-South regionalism, combining it with the echelons of high-brow excellence. He was created to create. Forrester’s got stories to tell, and he illustrates those tales that mythologize the human experience simply and striking—trying to nail down transcendence with a #2 pencil. He has produced numerous murals throughout Memphis, including works at multiple elementary schools, the University of Memphis, and local Memphis businesses.