July 18-26, 2021
300 Chinquapin Round Rd, Annapolis, MD

The Annapolis Taxi Drivers Mural Project pays homage to an eclectic, rich history of African American taxi drivers in Annapolis. Painted on the rear exterior of the Annapolis Department of Transportation building, the mural depicts 18 portraits and features 68 (and counting) names of current and past local taxi drivers. Many, if not most, worked for the United States Naval Academy as a primary occupation, as true front line workers, and drove cabs for secondary employment. This mural is by no means intended to be a survey or definitive list of all Annapolis taxi drivers, but a tribute and an artistic expression composed from available source material and limited space.

This project was a collaboration between FHN Teaching Artists: The Artist Oliver James, Jay Coleman, Stephanie Baker, Luther Wright, Gayle Kassal, Nikki Brooks, Julia Gibb, and Jeff Huntington; FHN young artists: Jabriel Simms, Shamierah Chase, and Mahi Rimjhim; Jóvenes Artistas young artists: Samantha Padilla and Kennedy Trusty; volunteers: Mary Rosoff, Kathleen Hayes, Dianne Shenton.

Made possible by the generous contributions of: Art in Public Places Commission, the City of Annapolis, Mayor Gavin Buckley, Alderwoman Rhonda Pindell Charles, Visit Annapolis, the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Severn Bank, Hyatt & Weber, P.A., Arason & Associates, LLC, ShoreGate Partners, Adetola Ajayi, Annapolis Carpeting & Flooring America, Luna Blu, Pit Boys.

Mural designed, organized, and directed by Jeff Huntington. Photography/video/editing by Oliver James Studios. Drone footage by Jack Turner. Additional photos by Rob McKinzie, Julia Gibb, Jahru, and the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County.