COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Internationally renowned street artist Shepard Fairey came to Columbus on Thursday to display his artwork in partnership with the Greater Columbus Arts Council. “The goal of this art is really to engage the public and to challenge them to get engaged in voting. I think that democracy really depends on all of us participating,” said Maria Ramirez, the public art project coordinator for the Greater Columbus Arts Council. Watch: Taking the importance of voting to Columbus' streets The display is part of the council's Get Out The Vote Project, with 20 temporary murals put up throughout the city. The red, white, and blue pieces of artwork all have one message: vote. “We are also interested in how art stirs up conversations," Ramirez said. "I think probably the most important thing is neighbor to neighbor, person to person having those conversations." She said the council found out about Fairey’s mission to encourage people to vote because he began displaying his artwork in Dayton and Cincinnati. There are five murals in the Short North area. “The artwork by Shepard Fairey is elevating the consciousness of civic engagement and public art in general does a wonderful job of inspiring people, stimulating conversation and helping folks discover new things,” said Betsy Pandora, executive director of the Short North Alliance. Ramirez said the Greater Columbus Arts Council is also coming out with 12 different yard signs created by Ohio artists.