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 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

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 VIA LINK (copy and paste link into new window) -- https://www.girlspitart.com/register _______________________________ Toys Not Included Volume 3. July 2025. For Physical Art, please fill out the information via link, and we will email you with instructions. This is a juried show. We are accepting ALL Stickers and Paste-ups for our window installation. There is no theme, so size limit, and no quantity limit. Anything goes as long as it’s not hateful. ________________________________________ This is an unpaid opportunity even though the project budget says $1

In preparation of our 2025 opening, we are excited to announce our first 20 calls for West Coast artists and curators. We do open calls differently. As an idea-based art center, we are looking for bold and unconventional ideas, and celebrate mediums and genres often passed by. Renderings and budgets are valuable, but we are more interested in your ability to communicate your ideas and the quality of your vision. We want to show the works that other institutions won’t and elevate under-represented talents across the wide spectrum of creative self-expression. Be wildly creative, ideate your project clearly, show proof of your ability to execute and share with us your boldest dreams. Winners will be selected to move forward within 30 days of the posted deadline. You are invited to submit to as many open calls as you’d like. Please review the following prompts and use the form linked here to submit each individual application.

CNTR is a local Gender Based Violence nonprofit gearing up for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The "What We Wish You Knew" mural will incorporate quotes from survivors in the area.