Detroit Students' Artwork to Line Grand Prix Track Barriers This Month

Young designers from the Boys & Girls Clubs earned a global stage — and they didn't even need a racing license.

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	2026 Detroit Grand Prix commemorative poster, designed by College for Creative Studies senior Reden Lee, who won the school's 14th annual Grand Prix Poster Design Competition. The poster goes on sale later this week at shop.detroitgp.com. (Photo by HB Meeks/Tell Us USA News Network)
	Detroit Students' Artwork to Line Grand Prix Track Barriers This Month Young designers from the Boys & Girls Clubs earned a global stage — and they didn't even need a racing license. Parker Sinclair - Sports Tell Us Detroit News Bureau DETROIT - The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix unveiled student-designed murals Wednesday that will decorate the trackside barrier walls along the Streets of Downtown Detroit circuit when race weekend kicks off May 29. Seven students between the ages of 12 and 16, all members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Detroit, created the winning designs — one for each of Detroit's seven districts. The murals, each 12 feet long and three feet tall, will be displayed in front of free public viewing platforms along Jefferson Avenue throughout the three-day event. The artwork was developed over six weeks through the Boys & Girls Clubs' Digital Design Industry Club, where students learned Adobe Illustrator under the guidance of Bryan Henry, a professional graphic designer. Along the way, they also studied the race's history, which stretches back to its debut in 1982. "These murals represent the spirit and energy of the Grand Prix and the culture and creativity in Detroit," said Grand Prix President Michael Montri. He added that displaying young people's work on a global stage sends "a powerful message about inclusion, pride and the future being shaped in Detroit's neighborhoods." This marks the fourth consecutive year the event has featured student murals trackside. IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship driver Jordan Taylor was on hand Wednesday to help the students unveil their designs. Also revealed at the event was the official 2026 Detroit Grand Prix commemorative poster, designed by College for Creative Studies senior Reden Lee, who won the school's 14th annual Grand Prix Poster Design Competition. Her illustration sets racing cars from both the IndyCar and IMSA series against a warm, orange-toned Detroit skyline, surrounded by a crowd scene meant to capture the energy and diversity of the Motor City. The poster goes on sale later this week at shop.detroitgp.com. The 36th Grand Prix in Detroit's history runs May 29–31 on the 1.7-mile, nine-turn circuit along the Detroit Riverwalk. Tickets are available at DetroitGP.com.