APPLY HERE -- https://detroitmi.gov/departments/general-services-department/city-walls/call-artist -- Celebrating Poetry & Youth Voice: Highlight the ability to express, inspire, and transform through the written and spoken word. City Walls Detroit & SpaceLab Detroit are partnering with InsideOut Literary Arts, Detroit’s largest and oldest literary non-profit, to celebrate its 30th anniversary! To commemorate this milestone, we are inviting talented mural artists to participate in a special mural project. This project aims to amplify youth voices, uplift poetry, and create impactful public art that reflects the youthful spirit and resilience of our city. The mural should embody the themes of Hope, Resilience, and the Enduring Spirit of Detroit, viewed through the lens of Youth Expression. This mural installation will happen on Detroit's iconic Avenue of Fashion, a historic hub for style, flavor, and creativity.

APPLY HERE - https://www.trentonartfestival.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYsOwg1-FnMY6bFCOLVNhmS2rNYgxeh34x2p9zFWh-rVtfsfJEH-ARGAI0_aem_JPeR1WdDgGc-ntZb36Usuw -- Sept 7-14th, 2025 -- The Trenton Downtown Development Authority is seeking 4 talented mural artists to help enhance the cultural vitality and aesthetic appeal of our community through the creation of four new murals. We seek artists interested in creating murals that resonate with the people of Trenton, celebrate the history, creativity, and identity. Muralists will be compensated between $8,000-$10,000. To apply we ask you to complete the Google form by February 5th https://forms.gle/hpV61TWyn6rnGe9C8

APP LINK -- https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15018 -- The Downtown Adrian Main Street in Adrian, Michigan is seeking an artist or graphic designer to create an inaugural mural for Downtown Adrian. The concept of the mural would be a traditional postcard type of mural that will celebrate the history and uniqueness of Adrian. The approximate size of the mural will be up to 50 feet wide by 20 feet tall. The final submission will be a digital file that will be printed on high quality vinyl for an exterior application. The mural is expected to last for at least 5 years. The artist/designer that is selected for the commission will receive $3,000 for their work. The budget amount is only for the artist/designer. There is a separate budget for the creation and installation of the vinyl. This mural will be the cornerstone of a public space project that is taking place this summer. The mural will also be initial mural in a program that will expand public art through our Historic Downtown. Application Requirements All applications must be submitted through CAFÉ. Applications that do not meet requirements and are not submitted through CAFÉ will not be accepted. The artist must submit the following as part of the application: 1. Artist Statement- must explain the proposed design 2. Proposed Digital Design Sketch.

APPLY VIA LINK -- https://carorotaryclub.org/page/cultivate-creativity?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaexaS2f0Y9ja6bAP30CPcOSyiTWzcrXw1G2QMFgfQVJZAsePWcjnhekuBektA_aem_7iqhlEaWL3_Uqps-ByfH0w -- We are looking for artists to contribute the following: - Large scale murals painted on full walls (up to $7,500 stipend) - Pieces of smaller painted spot art (up to $2,000 stipend) Please note that final stipend will be based on size of wall selected for each mural; the above estimates are given to give artist a rough idea of our project budget but are subject to change based on interest and size of walls submitted by property owners. Our Cultivate Creativity Committee will review all artist and property applications and determine the best fit for our projects in 2025. Compensation will be provided to selected artists for time, supplies, and services rendered. Selected artists must complete their murals by September 30, 2025.

Apply here: https://www.artseenfestival.com/call-for-artists - The Art Seen Festival Committee is seeking family-friendly muralists from the Great Lakes Bay Region of Michigan from any artistic style. We are dedicated to furthering the emerging arts scene in our increasingly diverse population, in Midland, Michigan. Art Seen Festival seeks to strengthen our Midland County, Michigan, community through vibrant mural making and live music. Accessible public art is a meaningful way to connect people to feel seen, heard, and included. Art Seen Festival is a part of Public Arts Midland, which is a community run initiative of the Midland Area Community Foundation. Art inspires us and propels us forward while bringing voice to diverse experiences, and people. Public art gives our community a collective voice and a way to express our values while it brings awareness of and beauty to both the physical and cultural landscape of our city. This work aligns with our larger Midland County vision statement which reads, “Midland County: an inclusive community. Together. Forward. Bold. An exceptional place where everyone thrives”. The Community Mural is the Festival’s flagship experience, offering a “paint by number” component to allow community members to leave their mark and contribute to the work while bringing a muralist(s) concept to life. This year’s mural space is more than 960 square feet and will be featured in the courtyard of a high traffic and historic mid-century modern building in our community. Due to the size of the space, a five-mural vignette will be created by a team of artists with a united theme aiming to include interactive elements to create a space for wonder, learning, and engagement by all ages and abilities.

APPLY VIA LINK -- https://prairieronde.org/about/apply/ -- RESIDENCY APPLICATION We’re looking for individuals who are highly independent, engaged and curious. We do not limit our residency to any specific medium, but rather are looking for diverse artists who can creatively interact with The Mill. We host three sessions annually and accept 2 – 4 residents per session. Accepted residents receive a stipend of $2,000 for 5 – 6 weeks, a $500 travel grant and private housing. We work with residents to share their work with the community (a gallery show, public workshop or other). THE RESIDENCY: Prairie Ronde is hosted by The Mill at Vicksburg, a redevelopment project of the former Lee Paper Company mill, in the historic village of Vicksburg, Michigan. We provide artists from a range of disciplines a 5 – 6 week residency with the goal of engaging with The Mill and its surrounding 80 acres of property. We have three residency sessions per year: Spring, Summer and Fall. There is a $25 fee to apply. WHAT WE OFFER: $2,000 stipend upon completion of the residency $500 travel grant Private housing Gallery show in downtown Vicksburg Video documentation Membership to the Mug Club at the Distant Whistle Brewery WHAT WE EXPECT: Prairie Ronde is a process-based residency. Our aim is for independently driven artists to explore and grow their craft while creatively engaging with the space that we have to offer. While we are process-based, we ask that artists donate a piece of work produced during their time at the residency to our permanent collection.