A new “Lead with Love” mural brings an inspiring message of hope and unity to beautify a well-traveled corridor in Tamarac.
The colorful new mural on the Tamarac Community Center is part of the Community Foundation of Broward’s collaboration with Business for the Arts Broward and visionary artist Cey Adams to create nine love-themed murals that foster inspiration, unity and leadership in communities across Broward.
The Tamarac mural, located at 8601 W. Commercial Blvd., is the sixth installment of this transformative public art initiative to spread a message of love and unity across Broward County. The goal is to use the power of the arts to enrich and unify the community and promote cultural engagement.
Spreading the ‘Love’
The “Lead with Love” mural project, running from fall 2024 to 2027, spreads a sense of community pride by creating public art that reflects local identity and spirit. The murals become cultural landmarks, enhancing local character and providing a space for communal gathering and reflection. They add to Broward’s artistic landscape, fostering deeper appreciation for art and community collaboration. Cey Adams has tapped into the Broward County arts community and invited select artists to join him in the mural creation process.
The first “Love” mural is located on the western exterior wall of Hoffman’s Chocolates at 601 E. Las Olas Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. The second mural is at Kingsley Park at 4680 NW 9th Court in Plantation. The third “Love” mural is located at the Dania Beach Marina, at 151 North Beach Road. The fourth is located at the newly revitalized Huizenga Park at 32 E. Las Olas Blvd. in downtown Fort Lauderdale. The fifth mural is on an exterior wall of Kelly’s Chemicals located at 135 N.E. First Avenue in Pompano Beach.
The “Lead with Love” mural project is supported by various sponsors, including the Community Foundation, Business for the Arts Broward, Dara and Jarett Levan Fund for the Arts at the Community Foundation of Broward, Florida Power & Light, the BBX Capital Fund for the Arts at the Community Foundation of Broward and the Broward Cultural Division.
More about Cey Adams
Cey Adams, a New York City native and visionary artist, emerged from the downtown graffiti movement in the 80’s alongside fellow artists Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. He served as the founding Creative Director at Def Jam Recordings, and along with his business partner Steve Carr, co-founded The Drawing Board, the label’s in-house design firm, where they “defined the visual culture of Hip-Hop.” The creative firm was responsible for some of the most iconic album covers, logos and advertising campaigns for Run-DMC, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, The Notorious B.I.G., DMX, Jay-Z, Usher, Mary J. Blige and many more. Adams is celebrated for his LOVE murals that have appeared across the United States in cities like New York, Detroit and Boston.
More about Business for the Arts Broward
Business for the Arts Broward is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) engaging businesses and business leaders to advocate and educate about the importance of the County’s art and cultural community as well as to recognize the connection between cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development. To learn more visit www.Facebook.com/BFABroward or www.bfabroward.org.
Find out how you can "Lead with Love" by partnering with the Community Foundation to make the most of your charitable giving. Contact Vice President Kelly Marmol at kmarmol@cfbroward.org or 654-761-9503.
