Bozeman transforms alleyways with new mural project [Video]

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Efforts are underway to breathe new life into Bozeman’s downtown area with vibrant alleyway art projects. The Downtown Bozeman Partnership has been collaborating with local artists to beautify these frequently walked paths.

Ellie Staley, Director of the Downtown Bozeman Partnership, explained that this project has been ten years in the making. Each alley will have its own unique theme, with one of them being “Adventure.”

“We obviously see a lot of pedestrian traffic on Main Street on the sidewalks. And we wanted to bring an opportunity to really create a multi-use pedestrian scenario downtown. And we’ve already seen a lot more people walking the alleyway, which is really cool to see,” Staley said.

Thus far, the Partnership has funded two completed murals, with another sponsored by a private business. Kelsey Dzintars, a local artist, created a mural inspired by the view from the top of Drinking Horse …