APPLY VIA LINK: https://ndac.ca/resources/nimf-artist-application/ - Nelson International Mural Festival returns August 8th-10th, 2025! All events are free admission and family-friendly. Muralist applications for 2025 are now OPEN and will close on Monday, December 9th, 2024 at 11:59pm PST. Returning for its eighth year, Nelson International Mural Festival welcomes street artists, muralists, creators, and art-lovers from all over the world. The city’s most popular, free summer event is a celebration of creativity, culture, and artistic collaboration. Our festival is a safe place for peoples of all cultures, genders, ages and abilities to gather, participate, and enjoy public art.

APPLY HERE - https://www.chilliwackmuralfestival.com/ -- We’re thrilled to announce the sixth annual Chilliwack Mural Festival presented by the Chilliwack Arts Council, with the festival taking place August 7–17, 2025, and invite local, national, and international artists to apply! Artists with mural experience are encouraged to submit their portfolios and qualifications for consideration. The deadline for applications is January 29, 2025. Important Dates Application deadline: January 29, 2025 Rendering/sketch submission deadline: June 1, 2025 Paint dates: July 1-August 17, 2025 Festival dates: August 7–17, 2025

APP LINK -- https://www.noisywatersmuralfest.com/artist-requirements -- World-renowned muralists gather in Bellingham, WA for a weekend of mural painting, demos, music, parties, workshops and inspiration. In 2025, we anticipate more than 8,000 attendees to join the festival for a friendly art competition, in which muralists will have three days to paint 8’x’8’ portable walls on public display for the community to enjoy. Attendees will vote for their favorites and the top three winners will receive cash contracts to paint large murals in Bellingham. In addition, Noisy Waters hosts the Indigeversal Collective- a collaborative mural installation led and produced by First Nation Artists from across North America. Bellingham is nestled in Whatcom County. The word “Whatcom” is derived from the Lhaq'temish word Xwot'qom, which translates to “noisy water.” This festival aims to make noise in Bellingham by hosting a confluence of vibrant muralists and artists. Noisy Waters Mural Festival is produced by Paper Whale, a Bellingham-based non-profit cultural accelerator dedicated to activating underutilized spaces by uplifting voices through art and culture. We co-create Noisy Waters on Coast Salish Land, the home of the Lummi and Nooksack people, and this event is dedicated to the first inhabitants of this place. ARTIST REQUIREMENTS Please read our Noisy Waters Festival FAQ 1) Applications open March 4, 2025, 8:00 AM 2) Each application requires a $20 processing fee 3) The selected eight finalists will receive a $650 stipend upon check-in to help defray expenses 4) Artists are responsible for their own lodging. 5) Primed panels provided by Paper Whale. Artists bring their own supplies 6) Artists check-in and set-up begins at the festival site between 4:00 - 6:00 PM on Thursday (8/14/2025). This will be followed by a welcome reception hosted by Paper Whale. 7) Painting times Friday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. All painting must be completed by Sunday, August 17th at 2:00 PM. Awards to follow. 8) Finalists will paint an 8ft x 8ft primed wall. 9) No projectors or painting during off hours. Stencils OK. 10) Recipients of commission awards will be announced on Sunday, August 18 at 2:30 PM 11) Artists must be present to win 12) Paintings from the festival will be auctioned off and the artists will be compensated a 70% commission 13) Winners of the Prize Walls agree to the prize money as a set budget for the installation of the prize wall, including materials, travel, and lodging. This is non-negotiable. 14) Winners of Prize Walls agree to paint the mural prior to August 2026 ​ Commissioned work will not have to replicate the mural painted at the event. The muralist, Paper Whale, and business owner will collaborate on the theme for the prize walls. Artist and business owner will determine the installation timeframe. THIS YEAR’S THEME: "beyond boundaries"​

APPLY VIA LINK -- https://www.arts.wa.gov/how-to-get-on-the-public-artist-roster/ -- The Art in Public Places program seeks a diverse range of artists to create artworks for state agencies, colleges, universities, and public schools throughout Washington state.  The Public Artist Roster is our main tool for choosing artists for our public art commissions. It is a list of artists who pre-qualify to create artworks through our program. It allows for a streamlined selection process.

APPLY HERE -- https://www.downtownsquamish.com/squamish-mural-walk/ -- Squamish Mural Walk Festival: July 26 - 28, 2024, Downtown Squamish The Squamish Mural Walk is a free, year-round self-guided tour of the murals in Downtown Squamish. Don’t miss out on another captivating weekend of Art, Culture, Community, and Entertainment! At the 2024 Squamish Mural Walk Festival from July 26 – July 28, a number of new murals will be added, bringing together a diversity of artists and adding to the existing murals which date back to 2000, many of which are thanks to the Squanderer Mural Festival and the District of Squamish Public Art Committee. The best way to explore the murals in Downtown Squamish is by simply taking a stroll with the self-guided tour. Experience the diverse local cultures, history, and heritage of Squamish dating back to 2000 at your own pace while tagging #downtownSquamish and #SquamishMuralWalk with your favourite artists.

APPLY HERE -- https://www.banffcentre.ca/programs/visual-arts/early-career-banff-artist-residence-summer-2025 -- Note: this is a tuition-based program with scholarships available -- Overview Early Career Banff Artist in Residence (BAiR) Summer 2025 is an immersive program of studio practice, creative exploration, critical feedback, and mentorship for visual artists and curators in the early stages of their careers. Open to visual artists and curators working in all visual arts mediums, this program combines the artistic freedom of a self-directed residency with the benefits of technical and faculty support. As well as having the space to create, research, and experiment, participants are part of a community of emerging artists committed to developing and expanding their practice. Description Participants in this residency will be supported with: lectures. workshops. feedback from experienced faculty members who will be available for both group and one-on-one consultations. Artists are provided with a studio, as well as targeted access to our extensive facilities. This includes: access to personal studio spaces equipped for creative work, available 24/7, providing a dedicated environment for artistic expression. targeted access to shared production facilities and knowledgeable staff who are available to provide technical assistance and support. Requirements This residency is for individual artists and collaborative groups (of no more than two) who have completed formal training in visual arts at the post-secondary level, or equivalent experience and recognition from their peers acquired through traditional knowledge and practices. The program is designed to cater to visual artists at the early stage of their artistic careers, providing them with tailored opportunities for professional development and creative growth, including: ceramicists. curators. painters. paper artists. photographers. print-makers. sculptors. Participants will benefit most if they are comfortable working autonomously in an unstructured environment. The program suits those focused on: working on a specific project. creating new works. Priority will be given to artists who have completed relevant training within five years and who have not previously attended a Visual Arts residency at Banff Centre.