Red Wizard’s mural at Treymore and Hertel Alley. Behind Burning Question Tattoo.

I am truly honored to participate in the Hertel Alley Mural Fest this year. Hertle Alley Mural Fest is a live painting and public art event in North Buffalo, NY. Councilman Joel Feroleto and Arts Services Inc. (ASIWNY) funded the event. At the beginning of the event, Mr. Feroleto told the artists that “the alley” was a notorious place in his youth. Crime and other shady business would often happen there. One of the goals of this public art project is to bring positive vibes into the alley and beautify it.

Buffalo Mural artist Red Wizard with Councilman Joel Feroleto and Mayor Byron Brown.

Red Wizard was one of 25 artists selected by ASIWNY to paint a mural for the fest. Each artist painted a mural (roughly 20 feet long) in just two days. The energy was awesome. Seeing all the artists work hard and fast was spectacular. There was a great sense of community and team work as well. ASIWNY made sure the artists were happy and hydrated throughout the weekend.

Buffalo, NY Mural Process Video Below

If you live in Buffalo, I highly recommend visiting HertelAlley Mural Fest next year. It is a great alternative to the super busy Allentown Art Festival. Visitors have a nice easy stroll and there are plenty of great places to eat on Hertel Avenue like: Little Club, Lloyd’s Tacos, and Marco’s Deli.

Hertle Alley Mural Fest 2023 was truly one of the greatest weekends of my life. My friends and Family watched me paint, which was a totally new experience for me. I really felt the love. I also feel like a have become part of a larger artistic community in Buffalo.

You can see Red Wizards Mural anytime. It is located at Treymore and Hertel, behind Burning Question Tattoo. Check out the map below: