BETA
Chapter 1
The birth of Deep Ellum
Chapter 2
The golden age of blues
Chapter 3
The punk and indie revival
Chapter 4
The canvas of the streets
YOUR GOAL
Master of Deep Ellum blues
Ch 4 · The canvas of the streets
sloane Three massive, polished stainless-steel sculptures called The Traveling Man welcome visitors to Deep Ellum's modern rail stations.
sloane The Good-Latimer tunnel was a historic underpass covered in decades of vibrant graffiti that served as Deep Ellum's colorful gateway.
Fun Fact
Metal giants: The 'Traveling Man' sculptures are made of polished stainless steel, with the tallest standing at 38 feet to represent the area's rail history.
Glossary
mural (noun)
A large painting or other artwork applied directly to a wall, ceiling, or other permanent surface. Frank Campagna, the Godfather of Deep Ellum, began painting murals in the neighborhood during the 1980s.
A large painting or other artwork applied directly to a wall, ceiling, or other permanent surface. Frank Campagna, the Godfather of Deep Ellum, began painting murals in the neighborhood during the 1980s.
Quiz
What is the name of the annual three-day outdoor festival that brings hundreds of artists and bands to Deep Ellum every spring?
Quiz
Which historic, graffiti-covered underpass served as a colorful gateway to Deep Ellum before its controversial demolition in 2007?
Quiz
What material makes up the majority of Deep Ellum's historic 19th-century industrial buildings, providing the perfect canvas for murals?
Quiz
What major environmental threat or urban change currently challenges the preservation of Deep Ellum's historic murals and low-rise brick buildings?
Quiz
What is the name of the massive community art initiative launched to paint dozens of high-quality murals across Deep Ellum's brick walls?
Quiz
Which local gallery, founded by artist Frank Campagna, has served as a launchpad for emerging Dallas neighborhood artists since 2005?
Quiz
What is the name of the iconic series of three giant, polished stainless-steel sculptures that welcome visitors to Deep Ellum?