Graffiti Alley

Graffiti Alley is an L-shaped passage between North Avenue and Howard Street displaying constantly rotating murals and street art by numerous artists throughout the year. The walls serve as a living canvas where new pieces regularly cover earlier work, creating a dynamic visual environment.

The Graffiti Warehouse transformed this location in 2005 from an area marked by illicit activity into a legal space for street art. This shift allowed artists to create freely without legal consequences or penalties.

The alley serves as a gathering place where artists, photographers, and locals collaborate on projects and share their creative work. People regularly return to see how the walls evolve and to participate in the creative process.

The alley is located behind Motor House and accessible during daylight hours, with paid parking available on surrounding streets. Bring a camera and arrive during daytime for the best viewing conditions and natural light on the artwork.

This is Baltimore's only legal graffiti space where artists can paint without risk of fines or arrest. This protected status makes it a rare sanctuary for street artists in a city where graffiti is otherwise enforced as a crime.

Location: Baltimore

GPS coordinates: 39.31152,-76.61882

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47