Mural Opportunity in Ithaca
Thriving Futures Mural Initiative (apply via link)
APPLY HERE -- https://www.ithacamurals.com/thriving-futures-2025.html -- Smart Energy Choices and Ithaca Murals are excited to announce $56,000 available for16 mural projects across the Southern Tier of NYS! For community members to paint murals in areas of the Southern Tier where they live or work. We will be funding 1-3 murals in each of the 8 counties in the Southern Tier:
Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Tioga, Broome, Chenango, Delaware --
FUNDING --
$2,000 Awards
For 8 medium-sized projects!
(Opportunity open to 1st time muralists)
$5,000 Awards
for 8 large-sized projects!
(Opportunity for experienced muralists) -- TIMELINE --
March 21, 2025, 11:59 pm: Applications due (International Day of Elimination of Racial Discrimination)
April 7, 2025: Winning artists contacted and announced (World Health Day)
April - June 2025: Artists and organizing team monthly meetings (1st meeting in person in Ithaca, other 2 meetings will be Zoom)
May - July 2025: Mural projects painted
Artist Preferences
artist budget
$5,000
For community members to paint murals in areas of the Southern Tier where they live or work.
Location Preferences
approximate size
medium
wall budget
Inquire for budget
Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Tioga, Broome, Chenango, Delaware
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Artists will be tasked to find their own locations for their mural projects in their own counties. While not a requirement, preference will be given to proposals located in areas designated as “Disadvantaged Communities". Ideally, projects will be outdoors or/and very public locations.
Depending on the circumstance, our team may be available to assist artists obtaining permission for walls within their counties.
Deadlines
Artist Proposal
03/21/2025Project Completion
07/31/2025Design Information
Reference Link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9Xyfs2nVYTXIGXYDDWS2dK4ch4-0odTWoKAVzxuw_9qM_sg/viewformAditional Information
THEMES
We would like to fund mural projects incorporating any of the following themes...
• Building a future where all people & living environments thrive.
• Projects considerate to both equity and environmental justice.
• Green jobs & clean energy (e.g. solar, wind, insulation, sustainable transportation).
• What does a just and sustainable future look like?
• How can we address climate change in ways that also improve the lives of all our community's members?
• How do we build on cultural traditions to create strong, resilient communities?
Additionally, Artists need to have a public engagement aspect to their projects. For example: including community members in painting, or holding a celebration with a discussion about the themes in the mural. Think big!
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