Protecting a Landmark Mural in Detroit's North End

One of Detroit's most recognizable murals faces an uncertain future, so the artist responsible for it is headed for a legal battle. Artist Katherine Craig created The Illuminated Mural, at 2937 East Grand Boulevard, in 2009 when she received a Community + Public Arts grant from the College for Creative Studies. Completed on the side of a nine-story building with over 100 gallons of paint, the bright rainbow of colors draws many art lovers to the neighborhood.

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