Main Street Murals is a non-profit 501 c(3) organization set up in the city of Barstow to create a walking gallery of historic murals along Route 66’s Last Existing Main Street.  Over the years our community outreach has expanded and we now offer a range of educational activities and community events in Barstow & across the high desert.

We are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the historical, ecological and cultural heritage of the Mojave Desert, through the development of creative art, education and recreation opportunities that enrich the community and attract tourism.  "Illustrating Barstow’s Past to Enhance its Future."

Welcome to Mainstreet Murals

Main St Murals has been creating a mural gallery along downtown Barstow since 1997.
Current projects include designing & painting large art murals, hosting mural tours, designing & painting electrical boxes, hosting art shows & leading youth education program exploring the natural & cultural heritage of the Mojave Desert.

In addition we support high desert communities with events & activities & can be seen out & about with the Route 66 sculptures & fun youth art interactive projects.

We are appreciative of our partnership with the City of Barstow & numerous sponsors.

Upcoming events:

* Main St USA Centennial Car Show - Oct 10th
Barstow

* Pistachio Farm Festival- Nov 7-8th
Newberry Springs

* City of Barstow Christmas Tree Lighting -
Dec 4th

* Newberry Springs Christmas Tree Lighting
Dec 5th

GUIDED MURAL TOURS THE THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH!

 

 

Barstow Community Skate Park Mural

For further information regarding the Main St Murals and Discovery Trails Programs including, Youth Projects,  Walking Mural Tours and becoming a member/ registering, please contact Jane Laraman-Brockhurst @ 760 220 4351.

Main Street Murals is comprised of a unique partnership between the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Barstow Unified School District,Barstow Community College, Mojave RiverValley Museum, City of Barstow, Discovery Trails, Southern California Edison, Main St Murals and Off Limits Design Inc.

    This project is made possible, in part, by a grant from the California Council for the Humanities

We invite you to explore our growing gallery of murals both online and in person. Next time you are heading through the Inland Empire on the I-15 or I-40, check out Barstow’s display of growing public Art in downtown Barstow, browse around downtown Treasure House Antique Mall and explore the sites and sounds of our interesting city that is steeped in history and culture!

Some of the sites to see in and around Barstow include:

Calico Early Man archeological site, Calico Ghost Town, Desert Discovery Center, Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex, Historic Harvey House, Mojave River Valley Museum, Rainbow Basin, Route 66 Museum, Western American Railroad Museum. Look out for special events and festivals held throughout the year in our events page.NEWS.BYTES from the BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT “Old Spanish Trail” – Performance Art Workshop “Native American Voice of the Mojave Desert” – After School Program

All enquiries Tel: 760 220 4351.

Email: jane@mainstreetmurals.com

"Illustrating Barstow's past to enhance its future"