Label
RIA: Dean Davis
Gadus, Morris
Title
Recognizing Dean Davis for the silver medal in the 2026 National Mural Competition
Summary
WHEREAS, Dean Davis, a proud native of Toledo’s East Side and District 3, has dedicated his artistic career to uplifting the people, history, and culture of the City of Toledo through transformative public art; and
WHEREAS, Dean Davis is the co-founder of the River Gallery Foundation and the visionary behind the “100 Mural Project,” initiatives that have brought large-scale murals and community-centered artwork to neighborhoods throughout Toledo and Lucas County; and
WHEREAS, through his murals and artistic leadership, Dean Davis has highlighted the stories, resilience, and identity of Toledo residents while fostering neighborhood pride, tourism, cultural appreciation, and economic vitality; and
WHEREAS, Dean Davis was awarded the Silver Medal in the 2026 National Mural Competition for Region 4, a prestigious national recognition honoring artistic excellence, innovative public art, and meaningful community engagement across multiple Midwestern states; and
WHEREAS, his celebrated works include the Holcim Silos mural featuring Toledo’s iconic industrial and maritime heritage, the Patriot Park mural honoring everyday heroes, and the Art Tatum mural commemorating Toledo’s legendary jazz pianist, as well as ongoing plans for a large-scale veterans’ tribute mural on the I-280 Veterans’ Glass City Skyway; and
WHEREAS, Dean Davis’s work has become an enduring symbol of Toledo’s creativity, perseverance, and community spirit, inspiring residents and visitors alike while demonstrating the power of public art to connect and strengthen communities.
NOW THEREFORE, Be it resolved that:
SECTION 1. Toledo City Council hereby recognizes and honors Dean Davis for his outstanding artistic achievements, his dedication to the City of Toledo, and his receipt of the Silver Medal in the 2026 National Mural Competition for Region 4.
SECTION 2. Toledo City Council extends its gratitude to Dean Davis for his continued commitment to celebrating Toledo’s neighborhoods, history, and people through public art, and proudly congratulates him on this remarkable national accomplishment.
Adopted _________________: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council