Many businesses are shutting up shop because of the coronavirus.

But thanks to artists around the world, some boarded-up windows don't look so sad anymore.

From inspirational messages of hope to simple notes of appreciation, here are some of the colorful creations that caught our eye.

A man passes by a boarded-up store in San Francisco on March 17.
A man passes by a boarded-up store in San Francisco on March 17.
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A woman has her picture taken by her friends at a boarded-up business in Las Vegas on March 25. Local artists have been painting the boards on shuttered businesses in the Arts District.
A woman has her picture taken by her friends at a boarded-up business in Las Vegas on March 25. Local artists have been painting the boards on shuttered businesses in the Arts District.
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A woman walks by a boarded-up restaurant in San Francisco on April 1.
A woman walks by a boarded-up restaurant in San Francisco on April 1.
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Art adorns the Austin bar Pour Choices on March 24.
Art adorns the Austin bar Pour Choices on March 24.
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A woman walks past a supportive message in Vancouver, British Columbia, on April 1.
A woman walks past a supportive message in Vancouver, British Columbia, on April 1.
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Artist Josephine Rice paints a mural in a boarded-up doorway in Seattle on March 24.
Artist Josephine Rice paints a mural in a boarded-up doorway in Seattle on March 24.
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A pedestrian takes a photo of artwork in Seattle on March 23.
A pedestrian takes a photo of artwork in Seattle on March 23.
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A woman walks past a boarded-up business in Portland, Oregon, on March 24.
A woman walks past a boarded-up business in Portland, Oregon, on March 24.
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Artist Burgandy Viscosi works on a piece she calls "Healthy Lungs" on a boarded-up coffee shop in Seattle on March 29.
Artist Burgandy Viscosi works on a piece she calls "Healthy Lungs" on a boarded-up coffee shop in Seattle on March 29.
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A man sits in front of an Austin business on March 25.
A man sits in front of an Austin business on March 25.
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A heart with wings is seen in Birmingham England, on March 31.
A heart with wings is seen in Birmingham England, on March 31.
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A man passes a sign thanking essential workers in Seattle on March 24.
A man passes a sign thanking essential workers in Seattle on March 24.
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