“Fire will attract more attention than any other cry for help.”

― Jean-Michel Basquiat

Mural of Maya Angelou with a quote from her poem "Still I Rise."

Our goal has always been to get as many boards as possible back into community spaces where they can be used as tools that foster education, inclusivity and healing.


The boards on this page are offered to local organizations, businesses and public entities to do that work. To request a board for your organization, please reach out to us at savetheboards.mpls@gmail.com

Mural depicting a child with text 'We deserve a future where all our babies can grow old,' surrounded by flowers and greenery.
A canvas filled with handwritten messages and tributes related to social justice, racial equality, and remembrance. Phrases include 'Say His Name,' 'RIP George Floyd,' and 'Black Lives Matter.' The notes express grief, support, and calls for justice.
Wall covered in handwritten messages, including phrases like '#BLM', 'RIP', 'I can't breathe', expressing support for racial justice and social change.
Graffiti art with a pink peace sign on green background and the words 'Liberty + Justice 4 All' in white and red spray paint on wood.

240420-3033 
DIMS: 4’ x 6’
Substrate: Canvas

240420-3057 
DIMS: 3’ x 7’
Substrate: Plywood

Protest graffiti with a silhouette of city buildings against an orange and purple sky, featuring a poem in white text about injustice and resilience, ending with "Black Lives Matter."
A white canvas filled with handwritten messages and tributes, expressing support and calls for justice, including references to BLM and George Floyd.

240420-3008 
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3024 
DIMS: 4’ x 7’
Substrate: Canvas

Abstract collage art with mixed media elements such as text, drawings, symbols, and patterns in various colors. Includes phrases like 'It Was All A Dream,' numerical scores, and other graffiti-style writings and images, set against a chaotic, colorful background.
Black geometric flower pattern on gray painted wood panel

240420-3034 
DIMS: 4’ x 5’
Substrate: Canvas

240420-3059 
DIMS: 3’ x 7’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3012 
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3025 
DIMS: 4’ x 7’
Substrate: Canvas

Plywood with "Peace and Love" spray-painted in white and red.
Purple board with the words "SAY HIS NAME" in bold letters.

240420-3023 
DIMS: 4’ x 7’
Substrate: Canvas

Re-homed

Artwork depicting two figures watching a scene with a police car and the text 'THE POLICE WILL NOT BE EXCUSED' above.

240420-3032 
DIMS: 65” x 40”
Substrate: Plywood

Graffiti of a skeletal figure with angel wings on plywood, featuring a painted heart.
Graffiti wall with handwritten messages and large text 'George Floyd'

240420-3048 
DIMS: 4’ x 75”
Substrate: Plywood

Re-homed

Art depicting a person with a turban and text "Still, I Rise" by Maya Angelou, surrounded by abstract colorful designs.
Wooden board with red graffiti reading "Hear + Praye 4 George."

Re-homed

240420-3015 
DIMS: 4’ x X’
Substrate: Plywood

Plywood with graffiti reading 'Defend Slavery Now!' in red paint.
A wall covered in handwritten messages, including phrases like 'RIP Floyd', 'BLM', and 'You Are Enough'. The writing consists of various expressions of support, justice, and solidarity, often referencing the Black Lives Matter movement and racial equality.

240420-3061 
DIMS: 4’ x 5’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3026 
DIMS: 4’ x 7’
Substrate: Plywood

Mural depicting a central male figure surrounded by clouds, each cloud containing names of victims of police brutality, such as George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. The figure wears a shirt with the text "Justice for Victims of Police Brutality." Background is blue with white clouds and additional names in red banners. 
240420-3090  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood
240420-3089  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood
240420-3088  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood
240420-3091  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

Re-homed

240420-3079
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood 

Mural of George Floyd with text "George Floyd Rest in Power" and flowers, in orange tones.
Street art painting of a hand holding a blue and yellow rose.

“Rose” 
240420-3040 
DIMS: 60” x 42” 
Substrate: Plywood 

“Hand” 
240420-3037 
DIMS: 60” x 51” 
Substrate: Plywood 

Colorful graffiti-style artwork with the words "We Love U George" and vibrant butterflies. "The People" is written at the bottom right corner. The background is a mix of geometric shapes in various colors.

240420-3023 
DIMS: 8’ x 4’
Substrate: Plywood

Mural featuring 'Protect the Sacred' slogan, red dress with '#MMIW,' blue butterfly, fist with '#BLM,' handprints, and footprints.

240420-3078
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood

Graffiti mural with the text 'RIP George Floyd' and '...and to all who have lost their lives to a corrupt system.' The artwork includes colorful, stylized letters on a wooden surface and references South Minneapolis.

240420-3082
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood 

240420-3064 
DIMS: 1’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

Colorful mural with two portraits surrounded by flowers, hearts, and butterflies against a blue background.
Mural portrait surrounded by colorful flowers

“George” 
40420-3041 
DIMS: 32” x 46’ 
Substrate: Plywood 

“Floyd” 
40420-3043 
DIMS: 32” x 46’ 
Substrate: Plywood 

Graffiti-style mural reading "Say His Name" with colorful dots and initials "G.F."

240420-3063
DIMS:3’ x 4.5’ 
Substrate: Plywood 

Graffiti on wooden surface with partially visible text.

240420-3017 
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

Graffiti mural with "Rest in Peace George Floyd" and "BLM" painted on plywood in blue and white letters.

240420-3027 
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

Plywood with "Justice 4 George Floyd" spray-painted in red

240420-3054 
DIMS: 4’ x 74”
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3039 
DIMS: 4’ x 5’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3084  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3006  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

Colorful graffiti on a wooden board reading "SILENCE IS NOT AN OPTION" with vibrant blue, green, yellow, and purple background.
Graffiti with a large blue heart and the letters 'BLM' on plywood, accompanied by two smaller orange hearts.

240420-3062
DIMS:3’ x 4.5’ 
Substrate: Plywood 

240420-30XX
DIMS: X x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood 

A memorial wall covered with handwritten messages, notes, and drawings in various colors, dedicated to social justice and remembrance of George Floyd. It includes phrases like "RIP George Floyd," "Justice for George," "Change the World," and other supportive and activist messages.

240420-3022 
DIMS: 4’ x 7’
Substrate: Plywood

Graffiti on a wooden board reads "Please Don't Hurt Us" in white paint.

240420-3022 
DIMS: 33” x 76”
Substrate: Plywood

Plywood with "Justice for George" spray-painted in black

240420-3042 
DIMS: 45”x 4’
Substrate: Plywood

Plywood board with red spray-painted text: "Don't Let Them Change the Narrative."
Mural with "Black Trans Lives Matter" text, trans pride colors and symbol, surrounded by flowers, butterflies, bees, and clouds on a blue background.

240420-3087  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

Mural with a portrait and the text "Justice for Tony, Black Trans Lives Matter" on a teal background. The left side displays the words "Justice for Tony," the center features a colorful portrait with flowers, and the lower section says "Black Trans Lives Matter." Art by @MaiyaLeaArt.

240420-3005  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

Graffiti art reading 'Rest in Power George Floyd BLM' in bold, colorful lettering on a dark background.

Top: “Silence” 
240420-3052
DIMS: 81”w x 31.5”h 
Substrate: Plywood 

240420-3083
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood 

240420-3029 
DIMS: 4’ x 7’ 
Substrate: Plywood 

Bottom: “Is Not An Option” 
240420-3053
DIMS: 81”w x 48”h 
Substrate: Plywood 

240420-3047
DIMS: X’ x 4’ 
Substrate: Plywood 

240420-3030  
DIMS: 4’ x 7’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3036
DIMS: 4’ x 5’ 
Substrate: Plywood 

240420-3085  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

Plywood board with graffiti reading "Justice 4 George Floyd" and a heart symbol, painted in green and red.

240420-3072 
DIMS: 42” x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood 

Poster with a raised fist made of words under the text 'Dismantling white supremacy and racism' on a wooden background.

240420-3044
DIMS: 34” x 74” 
Substrate: Plywoo 

Plywood with spray-painted message "Mama I Can't Breathe."

240420-3086  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3004  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3028 
DIMS: 4’ x 7’ 
Substrate: Plywood 

Wooden board with "Power 2 The People!" spray-painted in black.

240420-3073  
DIMS: 2’ x 4’
Substrate: Plywood

Graffiti of a large heart painted in red and green on a wooden board, with smaller heart and letters "RIP."

240420-3109 
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

A mural featuring a clock with the phrase "Time for Change." A broken chain connects to two painted butterflies. The background is divided into black, red, yellow, and green sections. Below, text reads "do you hope (change will come?)." Handwritten messages cover the bottom part, addressing themes like racism and equality.

240420-3207 
DIMS: 3’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

Graffiti mural with colorful abstract designs, featuring prominent black and white spray paint, mixed with reds and yellows. The word 'George' is visible, alongside various other overlapping tags and phrases. The artwork is on a plywood surface.

240420-3325  
DIMS: 4’ x 7.5’ 
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3137 
DIMS: 36” x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3148  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3121  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood

Plywood panel with 'I CAN'T BREATHE' spray-painted in blue.

240420-3296  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

A wooden board painted with various colorful messages and drawings. Features include peace signs, flowers, a butterfly, and words like 'Always,' 'It All Starts With You,' 'God Bless,' 'Power to the People,' 'Hola,' and 'Live Laugh Learn Live.'

240420-3202 
DIMS: 36” x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

Colorful mural with text "#PaintOurPeace on FB", "We Matter Let Us Stand Together", and artistic elements including an eye, heart, rainbow, and flower.

240420-3207  
DIMS: 30” x 80” 
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3324  
DIMS: 4’ x 7.5’ 
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3139 
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3144  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3119  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood

240301-3159-3161-FRONTS
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ each 
Substrate: Plywood

240301-3141
DIMS: 8’ x 4’
Substrate: Plywood

Wooden sign with handwritten words "Please write a thought for the future" and black arrows pointing left and right.

240420-3074  
DIMS: 2’ x 4’
Substrate: Plywood

Colorful graffiti-style art on a wooden board featuring messages of peace, love, and forgiveness. Includes phrases like "Forgive," "God loves all," "RIP George," "Peace to Everyone," and "BLM." Also displays social media icons and handle @paintourpeace.

240420-3203 
DIMS: 36” x8’
Substrate: Plywood

Abstract artwork depicting a figure with a partially obscured face and raised arms, wearing a colorful garment with embedded imagery. Includes a blue outlined figure, a dog, buildings, and a sign reading '9:29 really?' against a green background.

240420-3283  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3316  
DIMS: 4’ x 7.5’ 
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3147  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3122  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood

Colorful mural featuring graffiti art and text, including words like "BLM," "Liberation," and tributes to the Twin Cities and George Floyd. Various overlapping designs and phrases create a vibrant, layered appearance.

240420-3092 
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

A wooden board with various handwritten messages and doodles, including phrases such as 'Character Immune System', 'Keep it clean and KEEP GOING!', 'To change we must', 'Love', and 'fraternitas'. The board also features colorful paint splashes and scribbles.

240420-3204 
DIMS: 36” x8’
Substrate: Plywood

Plywood with graffiti reading 'Justice for Floyd' and a crown and heart design.

240420-3101  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3145  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3120  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood

240301-3159-3161-BACKS
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ each 
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3129  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood

240301-3143
DIMS: 8’ x 4’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3329  
DIMS: 4’ x 7.5’ 
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3142 
DIMS: 4’ x8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3146  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ 
Substrate: Plywood

A piece of plywood with "BLM" spray-painted in black.

240420-3075 
DIMS: 14” x 46” 
Substrate: Plywood

Wooden sign with hand-painted text: "Open heart, open business; come get a cut," with a scissors symbol, and "J-Klips, no mask, no service!"

240420-3205 
DIMS: 19.5 x 80.5” 
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3103  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3326  
DIMS: 4’ x 7.5’ 
Substrate: Plywood

240301-3269-3270
DIMS: 4’ x 8’ each 
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3167 Horz Top
DIMS: 4’ x 8’  
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3327  
DIMS: 4’ x 7.5’ 
Substrate: Plywood

A wooden board with various handwritten messages and doodles, including phrases such as 'Character Immune System', 'Keep it clean and KEEP GOING!', 'To change we must', 'Love', and 'fraternitas'. The board also features colorful paint splashes and scribbles.

240420-3204 
DIMS: 36” x8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3165 Vert Left
DIMS: 4’ x 8’  
Substrate: Plywood

"Black Lives Matter" spray-painted on wood panels

240420-3077 
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

Sign with handwritten text 'Peace. Love is King' in red letters. Includes peace symbol and various hand-drawn hearts in different colors.

240420-3206 
DIMS: 3’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3105  
DIMS: 4’ x 8’
Substrate: Plywood

240420-3166 Horz Bottom
DIMS: 4’ x 8’  
Substrate: Plywood

We appreciate the contributions of all artists during the UPRISING, but we wish to specifically highlight the unique and powerful perspective of black artists and creators. 

Artists retain ownership of their boards and may request their return from STB stewardship.