# Inside-Out Art Galleries Mary Iverson's Artwork is on Display as a Street Art Gallery By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-07-31 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-art-gallery References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/current/mary-iverson-public-art-on-marion-street-pedestrian-overpass-seattle) & [maryiverson](http://maryiverson.com/) In an ingenious idea, the amazing street art gallery for Mary Iverson is located on the walls of the Marion Street pedestrian overpass in Seattle. As part of a public art project, the 24-panel mural is literally on the walls for the public to see. The project is called the 'Seattle Art Interruptions' public art project and it received "funding from [Seattle Department of Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carealot-clubhouse) and [Seattle Parks and Recreation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seattle-kraken)." The idea is incredibly clever as it places a more classical style of art in a street art gallery that is accessible to anyone who walks by. While graffiti can be brilliantly done, most of what people see is just the public defacing of a building, so having these wonderful pieces is sure to be awe-inspiring to many. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Street Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming public spaces into art galleries to make art more accessible and engaging for the general public. - **Public Art Projects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging public funding and collaborations to support art initiatives that bring art out of museums and into everyday environments. - **Classical Art in Urban Settings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Bringing classical art into urban spaces to create unexpected and visually striking installations that challenge traditional art exhibition norms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embracing unconventional locations and mediums to showcase art, expanding the reach and accessibility of traditional art galleries. - **Urban Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating public art projects into urban planning strategies to enhance the aesthetic appeal of cities and foster community engagement. - **Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalizing on unique street art galleries as tourist attractions to drive local tourism and cultural exploration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Inconspicuous Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tampa-fresh-foods.md) - [Street Art Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frieze-los-angeles.md) - [Swirled Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunnel-vision-installation.md) - [Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto.md) - [Metaverse Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeryst.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Street Art-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/met-rooftop.md)