FLINT, MI -- There was a time, when if a city wanted to make its mark in the world (or an artist wanted to make their mark on a city), their mission was clear.

Paint a mural.

Murals were a very fashionable form of public art in the last couple decades of the 20th century. And even today there are talented artists beautifying urban canvases all over the place.

One of Flint's most iconic murals -- "Overflow Parking" on the former Flint Journal building downtown, is in the midst of a restoration.

Flint has a rich history of murals. Take a look at the photo gallery above to see some of the local murals.

Know of any we've missed? Let us know in the comments section below.

Blake Thorne is a reporter for MLive-The Flint Journal. Contact him at bthorne1@mlive.com or 810-347-8194. Follow him on Twitter or Facebook.