Aerosol art (as opposed to graffiti) is of global interest, and Cleveland has a strong base of talented such artists – and lots of ugly, blank and graffitied walls.

Being home to Sherwin Williams, which is I believe the world’s largest manufacturer of spray paint, Cleveland seems a natural city to be the world’s aerosol art capital – up there with Frankfurt and like progressive global arts capitals. There was an aerosol art competition in Ohio City last summer – on temporary walls – with great turnout and outcomes. In how many realms may we hope to be the world-leader, leveraging one of our few world-leadership enterprises? This will draw artists and arts follows from around the world, and they’ll enjoy our other cultural resources while here – perhaps decide to stay.

What are your thoughts?