Public Art
Note: positions on the maps are approximate, and not indicative of exact location.
Hover over any number to see the name of the art or click on a number to be taken to a larger image and information about the mural or sculpture.
Manitowoc Postcard Mural
1 of 14 2Coolest Coast Mural
2 of 14 3Maritime Triptych
3 of 14 4Industrial Progress
4 of 14 5Ruth West Imagination
5 of 14 6Goggle of Frogs
6 of 14 7St. Francis CommUNITY Mural
7 of 14 8Geometric Sunrise
8 of 14 9Farmers Market Mural
9 of 14 10Moore’s Irish Pub
10 of 14 11Unity Mural
11 of 14 12Shipbuilder the Badger
12 of 14 13Lakeshore’s Largest Bobber
13 of 14*Inside Manitowoc Public Library*
- Storybook Mural
- Brainstorm Mural
Downtown Manitowoc
1. Manitowoc Postcard Mural
Located on the corner of S. 8th Street and Quay Street
Notice the imagery of notable Manitowoc locations within the letters.
Artist: Jason Prigge
2. Coolest Coast Mural
Located on 9th Street between Franklin and Quay Streets
Artists: Jason Prigge, Erin LaBonte, David Carpenter
Creation: circa 2019
Dedicated to the sister-city friendship between the cities of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA and Kamogawa, Chiba, Japan, established 1993. Inspired by the original art of Hokusai, "The Great Wave Off Kanazawa" circa 1831.
3. Maritime Triptych
Located on Quay Street between S. 9th and S. 8th Streets
Artist: Jason Prigge
WINNER: Wisconsin Downtown Beautification Award
4. Industrial Progress Mural
Located on the bridge tender house of the 10th Street Bridge
Artists: Erin LaBonte, David Carpenter, Stephanie Carpenter
5. Ruth West Imagination
Located on the corner of N. 8th Street and Maritime Drive
Artists: Erin LaBonte, David Carpenter, Becca Jabs
Creation: circa 2020
6. Goggle of Frogs
Located under the 8th Street Bridge, north side
Artists: Erin LaBonte, Don Krumpos, David Carpenter,Silver Lake College Art Students and Coolest Coast community members.
Creation: 2019
Art Slam CommUNITY Mural "Paint by Number"
A tribute to local artist and educator, Ron Stokes.
7. St. Francis Community Mural
Located on Chicago St between Ninth and Tenth St.
Artists: Erin LaBonte, Don Krumpos, David Carpenter and Coolest Coast community members.
Creation: 2021
Art Slam CommUNITY Mural "Paint by Number"
8. Geometric Sunrise
Located on 9th Street between Franklin and Jay Streets
Artists: Erin LaBonte, Don Krumpos, David Carpenter,Silver Lake College Art Students and Coolest Coast community members
Creation: 2018
Art Slam CommUNITY Mural "Paint by Number"
9. Farmers Market Mural
Located on Washington Street between 9th and 10th Streets
Artists: Erin LaBonte, Stephanie Carpenter, David Carpenter, Heiden Hippert, Patrick Burke
10. Moore's Irish Pub
Located on Jay Street at Moore's Irish Pub in downtown Manitowoc.
Artists: Erin LaBonte (Yonder Art) and David Carpenter
Creation: circa 2020
Moore's Irish Pub on Jay Street features the Irish flag and an historic Irish lad hanging out at a lamppost pointing the ways to County Cork and Dublin.
11. Unity
Located near the corner of Quay and 7th Streets
Artists: Erin LaBonte and Don Krumpos (Yonder Art), David Carpenter
Creation circa 2020
Beautiful mural celebrating the diversity of the #coolestcoast
12. Shipbuilder the Badger
Sculpture located along the Manitowoc Lakesfront near the SS Badger Carferry dock, Quay Street, Manitowoc
Artist: Carl Vanderheyden
Creation: circa 2020
This sculpture is designed to be turned 360º for the perfect photo. Maybe you can get the SS Badger Carferry or Manitowoc Breakwater Lighthouse in the background!
13. Lakeshore's Largest Bobber
Located: 1015 S. Lakeview Dr.
Artists: Erin LaBonte and Don Krumpos (Yonder Art)
Creation: circa 2020
The Lakeshore's largest bobber! A Wastewater Treatment Facility holding tank was turned into a welcoming piece of art.
Story Book Mural
Located inside The Manitowoc Public Library
Artists: Erin LaBonte and David Carpenter
Creation: circa 2018
Features a cast of literary characters enjoying a day at Manitowoc's very own Washington Park.
Brainstorm Mural
Located inside The Manitowoc Public Library
Artist: Caryl Yasko
Creation: circa 2003
This image represents a troubled explorer overcoming his difficulties and celebrating finding his treasure.
Greater Manitowoc
14. Book Lover's Mural
Located outside LaDeDa Bookshop on New York Ave.
Artists: Erin LaBonte and Students
15. Octopus Alley
Located in an alley between N. 13th and N. 14th Streets off of Michigan Ave.
Artists: Erin LaBonte and Don Krumpos (Yonder Art)
16. Late for a Date
Sculpture located at Rahr-West Art Museum on Park St.
17. Bellhop
Sculpture located outside Historic Manitowoc Place on the corner of N. 8th and York Streets.
18. Novak's Service Center
Located at 1320 Washington Street
Artists: Erin LaBonte, David Carpenter
Creation circa 2017
19. WWII Red Arrow Solider Mural
Located at Red Arrow Park
Artists: Erin LaBonte, David Carpenter, Justin Baldwin
Honoring the Red Arrow 32nd Infantry Division. Banners throughout the park painted by Jason Prigge highlight the various conflicts the 32nd has been involved in.
Two Rivers
20. Spirit of the Rivers Sculpture
Located on Memorial Drive across from Aurora Hospital on the border of Manitowoc and Two Rivers
Spirit of the Rivers
Artist: RT "Skip" Wallen
21. Cranes in Flight
Located on Woodland Drive
Artists: Erin LaBonte, David Carpenter, Don Krumpos
Creation circa 2018
22. Woodland Dunes
Located at Woodland Dunes Nature Preserve, 3000 Hawthorne Ave.
Artists: Erin LaBonte, David Carpenter, Don Krumpos
Creation circa 2019
23. Rural Farm Scene
Located on the side of Lori's Hair Care at 14th and Madison St.
Artists: Erin LaBonte, David Carpenter
24. Lake Fish Mural
Located at Two Rivers Marina
Artists: Erin LaBonte, David Carpenter, Don Krumpos, Becca Jabs
Creation circa 2019
25. Pet Nirvana
Located at 1705 13 E St.
Artists: Erin LaBonte, Tanya Bouche, Cassie Hebert, Samantha Deeley
Creation circa 2015
Mishicot
26. Chief Mishicot
Located in downtown Mishicot
Artist: Dale Knaak
Chief Abraham Meshigaud (Mishicot), born in 1831, was the leader of the Potawatomi community that was located in the area that is now the Village of Mishicot. Village founder Daniel Smith, a friend of Meshigaud, named the village in his honor. In the Potawatomi language his name means "hairy leg," a reference to the ceremonial feathered leggings, symbolizing the legs of the horned owl, that are worn by some Potawatomi.
