Published: 9/2/2012

Toledo Magazine: Broadway Murals

Since 2010, a dozen murals have sprung up on Broadway Street, between the I-75 underpass on the north and Crittendon Avenue on the south. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A mural on the corner of Western and Broadway in Toledo. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Well-known artist Mario Torero works on one of the first murals in 2010. THE BLADE/LISA DUTTON

Gordon Ricketts, director of the Arts Village at Bowling Green State University, paints a part of a mural in the Old South End.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Gordon Ricketts, director of the Arts Village at Bowling Green State University, paints a part of a mural in the ... THE BLADE/LISA DUTTON

Mario Torero was assisted by students from Bowling Green State University and Libby High School as well as area residents.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Mario Torero was assisted by students from Bowling Green State University and Libby High School as well as area residents. THE BLADE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Mario Torero works on the final section of the mural on the I-75 overpass on Broadway and Logan streets. THE BLADE/LISA DUTTON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jeff Lark of Ida, Mich., takes a photo of the completed mural. THE BLADE/LISA DUTTON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Mario Torero, of San Diego, works on a mural on the viaduct below I-75 on Broadway in 2011. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Gray concrete is transformed into a riot of color. THE BLADE/ANDY MORRISON

Members of the Organization of Latino Artists gather their main mural of a feather serpent that symbolizes one of the gods in the Aztec culture.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Members of the Organization of Latino Artists gather their main mural of a feather serpent that symbolizes one of the ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The OLA murals stretch for three blocks. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo From left: OLA artist Betty Anzaldua and political activists Sherry Burden and Priscila Martinez. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Mario Torero has painted his trademark 'Picaso's Eyes' in Lima, Peru, and San Diego, as well as above the door of Joe Martinez's studio on Broadway.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Mario Torero has painted his trademark 'Picaso's Eyes' in Lima, Peru, and San Diego, as well as above the door ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A mural by BGSU students in the 1200 black of Broadway represents local people. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Alberto Marin, right, directs volunteers as they trace a mural from a projected image onto a building wall at the corner of Western and Broadway.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Alberto Marin, right, directs volunteers as they trace a mural from a projected image onto a building wall at the ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The design was traced by several men at night but will be painted during the day, and will take about 10 days to complete. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Alberto Marin stands on a ladder as he traces from a projection. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Supplies used to paint one of the murals. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A portrait of the nephew of OLA artist Leandra Leroux is being painted by Jose Martinez. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Neighborhood girls Miranda Nino, 9, left, and Micaela Serratos, 11, painted the steps they are sitting on for a mural on the corner of Jervis and Broadway .

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Neighborhood girls Miranda Nino, 9, left, and Micaela Serratos, 11, painted the steps they are sitting on for a mural ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A Van Gogh-inspired mural at Western and Broadway. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo BGSU students created these dancing figures. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Enlarge | Buy This Photo This mural is tagged by BGSU students. THE BLADE/LORI KING

Betty Anzaldua, an Organization of Latino Artists artist, touches up a mural on the building at the corner of Jervis and Broadway. The colorful painting is a collaboration between other art groups, and is one of 16 along Broadway.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Betty Anzaldua, an Organization of Latino Artists artist, touches up a mural on the building at the corner of Jervis ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Bob Garcia, an Organization of Latino Artists member, touches up a mural on the building at the corner of Jervis and Broadway in Toledo. The colorful painting is a collaboration between other art groups, and is one of 16 along Broadway.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Bob Garcia, an Organization of Latino Artists member, touches up a mural on the building at the corner of Jervis ... THE BLADE/LORI KING

Toledo Magazine: Broadway Murals

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