Authentic Creativity

SULLIVANT AVENUE IS A PLACE OF AUTHENTIC CREATIVITY

SULLIVANT AVENUE HAS MANY ELEMENTS WHICH SHOWCASE THE CREATIVITY AND AUTHENTICITY OF COMMUNITY INCLUDING A PROMINENT MURAL AND NUMEROUS CUSTOM SIGNS.

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Cream & Sugar Coffee Signs. Cream and Sugar has vibrant and whimsical signage which provides visual energy along the corridor. Source: Planning Team

Big Nickel Tavern Sign. The Big Nickel Tavern is named after the Buffalo nickel that was minted in the early 1900’s and was designed by James Earle Fraser. Source: Planning Team

Smith Market Signs. The Smith Market has several hand crafted signs including the bright green ‘Sprite’ sign which has a nostalgic feel and joyful composition. Source: Planning Team

Peace Train Mural. The Peace Train mural was installed in 2019 on a 110’ long by 20’ tall wall. The mural was created by the artist Justin Winthrow and his assistant Brandon Mullins. The intent of the mural is to represent love, light, and acceptance in a 3D representation. He said of the work “This is a place that deserves beautiful things too.” Source: Columbus Messenger, Planning Team

Sullivant Bright

Public Art and Parklet Project

CHAPTER 3 Public Art & Parklet Typologies