APPLY HERE -- https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15036 -- Mural at Caldwell Lounge for College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS) -- North Carolina State University seeks qualifications from artists to create a mural in Caldwell Hall Lounge for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS). This project aims to visually represent and celebrate CHASS’s role in shaping responsible innovation through deep thinking, cultural understanding, and human-centered approaches to solving complex global challenges. The college envisions the mural as a source of inspiration and pride for students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors, while also reinforcing a sense of community and contributing to NC State’s esteemed collection of public art on campus. As a liberal arts college within a STEM-intensive university, CHASS leverages critical thinking and expertise in the human experience to inform advancements in science and technology. Home to more than 4,500 students and 43,000 living alumni, CHASS produces versatile graduates who excel in fields ranging from health care and public service to technology, media and beyond. Rooted in a heart-driven approach, CHASS embodies NC State’s “Think and Do” mantra by extending expertise to communities, solving real-world problems and bridging the gap between academia and society. This mural is a key component of a broader CHASS brand refresh initiative, which aims to elevate the college’s identity and communicate its vital contributions to the university, the state and the world.

APPLY VIA LINK (copy and paste link into new window): https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15447 ________________________ install a single mural across three walking mall store fronts (54 S Loudoun Street to 102 S Loudoun Street), with approximate dimensions of 12’ high by 62.5’ wide. The mural will stretch over the second story brick facade of Rhythm Studio & Dance Wear, a currently vacant storefront, and Thinker Toys. The mural will be across from a public “splash pad” that sees a high volume of young child and family use throughout the summer. The theme for the project is youth literacy and the vision is to have a mural that feels immersive and feels like it tells a story. Photo of wall can be found on the Reference page

EXTERNAL APP -- https://www.publicartist.org/artist/call.cfm?id=7037 -- Call Summary The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Art Commission and Boston-Thurmond Community Network are issuing a Request for Qualifications for an artist or artist team to design and install asphalt murals in up to three locations throughout the Boston-Thurmond neighborhood. Budget Description This project is funded by the Boston Thurmond Community Network. An artist can be selected to paint up to three murals, totaling a budget of $17,000. The selection committee will determine whether this project will be awarded to one artist or three artists. The individual murals are budgeted as follows: - Kimberley Park Elementary Crosswalk Murals: $4,250 - Cook Literacy Model School Crosswalk Murals: $4,250 - Paisley Magnet & Lowrance Middle School Intersection Mural: $8,500 Each mural’s budget is intended to pay for artist-design fees, insurance, materials, fabrication, and installation. The Boston Thurmond Community Network and the WS|FC Public Art Commission will cover additional costs for community paint days and road closures. Up to three finalists will be paid $250 to design and present a proposal. -- MORE INFO VIA LINK

A mural to highlight the connection between environmental and labor justice

APPLY HERE -- https://www.midatlanticarts.org/opportunity/folk-and-traditional-arts-community-grants/ -- Mid Atlantic Arts’ Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects grants fund projects that support the vitality of traditional arts and cultures in the mid-Atlantic region. Folk and Traditional Arts Community Projects grants fund projects that support the vitality of traditional arts and cultures in the mid-Atlantic region. Non-profit organizations in DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, USVI, PR, or WV may apply for $1,000 to $7,000 grants. A 1:1 match is required. Eligible project activities may include performances, public art collaborations, workshops/trainings, exhibitions, fieldwork/documentation, and creation of new traditional work. Mid Atlantic Arts encourages projects that cross state/territory borders, as well as projects that support or engage underserved or underrepresented artists, practitioners, traditions, or constituents. Grant support range: $1,000 – $7,000

I'm looking to source a local DC mural artist to complete a painting live during an event on either September 12th or 13th (date to be determined shortly). The event is for a new startup that will eventually hang the work in their new office. Size of mural TBC, open to proposals at all budget levels. Company logo attached.