Andrea Ehrhardt-Sanders

Andrea Ehrhardt is a muralist whose work spans across the globe. A graduate of Missouri State University, where she studied painting and business, Andrea has been a working artist since 2013. Over the past decade, she has collaborated with iconic brands such as Bass Pro Shops, Sony, Walmart, O’Reilly, Culver’s, Texas Roadhouse, the Springfield-Branson National Airport, and many more, transforming their spaces with murals.

In Springfield, Andrea is best known for her butterfly photo-op art located downtown, along with several photo-ops throughout the Dickerson Park Zoo. In 2019, the Springfield Arts Council named her the Breakout Artist of the Year, honoring her contributions to beautifying the city with art.
Andrea launched the Artist Academy in 2019, a mentorship program designed to empower aspiring muralists. To date, she has educated over 1,000 budding artists through her online classes and book, Mural Money. Andrea also hosts the Artist Academy Podcast and leads immersive mural retreats held around the world.