Squirrel Hill Has a New Mural!


SHUC is delighted to announce the completion of the Squirrel Hill Mural by artist Alison Zapata! We are very thankful to our anonymous donor for their generous funding, our mural committee for their incredible effort, the Mineo family for an ideal location, and Alison for creating a beautiful mural for our Squirrel Hill Community. Please come to enjoy the parklet with this beautiful new addition!

Location: O’Connor’s Corner (2130 Murray Ave)

About the artist: Alison Zapata is a visual artist and art educator based in Pittsburgh. She works primarily as a painter, with a focus on portraiture, murals, and multi-media collage. Learn more about Alison and her work by clicking here.

Check Out Other Murals in the Neighborhood

“History of Squirrel Hill” Mural

Location: Squirrel Hill Station Post Office

Photo Credit: Living New Deal

“Squirrel Hill” Mural

Location: Murray Ave & Nicholson St

Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Murals and Public Art

“All in a Day” Mural

Location: by the Starbucks on lower Murray

Photo Credit: Pittsburgh Murals and Public Art

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