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SUMMARY:CALL FOR MURALISTS: Orlando Mural Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Orlando Mural Festival 2026\nA Program of the Downtown Arts District & CityArts\nPresented by the Downtown Development Board\nThe Downtown Arts District is seeking experienced muralists to participate in the 2026 Orlando Mural Festival\, presented by the Downtown Development Board. \nSelected artists will create original large-scale murals on exterior walls throughout Downtown Orlando\, transforming the urban landscape into a vibrant outdoor gallery. Murals will vary in size and location\, and artists will be matched with sites based on the scale and nature of their proposed design. \nThis is a paid opportunity for professional muralists with experience executing large-scale public artwork. \nApply at https://downtownartsdistrict.com/call-to-artists/ \nOpportunity Details\nNumber of Artists Selected: Multiple \nLocation: Downtown Orlando\, Florida \nArtist Stipend: $3\,000–$25\,000\nStipends are determined based on the assigned wall size\, complexity\, and project scope. \nApplication Fee: Free \nTheme: Open\nArtists are encouraged to submit original concepts that are appropriate for a diverse public audience. Artwork must be family-friendly and suitable for permanent public display. \nArtist Location & Travel\nThe Orlando Mural Festival welcomes applications from local\, regional\, national\, and international artists. \nPlease note that the artist stipend covers the mural commission only. The Downtown Arts District and Orlando Mural Festival are not able to guarantee or provide reimbursement for travel\, lodging\, meals\, local transportation\, shipping\, visa expenses\, or other travel-related costs. Artists are responsible for arranging and covering these expenses. \nFestival staff are happy to provide letters of invitation\, local recommendations\, and other planning assistance when possible\, and may help connect artists with community partners or discounted accommodations if opportunities become available; however\, such assistance is not guaranteed. \nMural Specifications\nMurals will be installed on a variety of exterior walls throughout Downtown Orlando. \n\n\nWall dimensions will vary by site. \n\n\nMost walls are predominantly horizontal rectangular formats. \n\n\nArtists should submit designs that are adaptable and scalable\, allowing them to be enlarged or adjusted to fit different wall dimensions. \n\n\nMinor design modifications may be requested to accommodate architectural features\, visibility\, property owner feedback\, or site-specific considerations. \n\n\nFinal mural layouts will be refined after artist selection and site assignment in collaboration with festival staff. \n\n\nEach submitted design must include a title. \n\n\nArtist Responsibilities\nSelected artists are responsible for providing: \n\n\nPaints and coatings \n\n\nBrushes\, rollers\, and painting supplies \n\n\nProjectors (if used) \n\n\nPersonal safety equipment \n\n\nAny specialty tools or equipment required to complete the mural \n\n\nFestival organizers will provide access to: \n\n\nParking \n\n\nRestrooms \n\n\nWater \n\n\nLifts \n\n\nLadders \n\n\nAssigned mural site access \n\n\nTimeline\nApplication Deadline\nWednesday\, August 12\, 2026\n11:59 PM (EST) \nArtist Notification\nTuesday\, August 25th \nPainting Schedule\nPainting schedules will be coordinated following acceptance and site assignment. \nAll murals must be completed prior to the Third Thursday Opening Reception. \nUpon acceptance\, artists will be asked to provide an estimated painting timeline so installation schedules can be coordinated. \nFestival Attendance\nSelected muralists are expected to participate in the following festival events: \nThird Thursday Opening Reception\nSeptember 17\, 2026\n6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nOrlando Mural Festival\nSeptember 19\, 2026\n2:00 PM – 10:00 PM \nArtist attendance at both events is strongly encouraged as part of the public celebration of the completed murals. \nApplication Requirements\n1. Artist Bio / Statement\nPlease provide a brief artist biography or statement (150–250 words) describing your artistic practice and experience creating murals or public artwork. \n2. Portfolio\nSubmit: \n\n\n3–8 examples of previous murals or large-scale work \n\n\nWebsite and/or social media \n\n\n3. Design Proposal\nSubmit one original mural concept including: \n\n\nMural title \n\n\nSketch\, digital rendering\, or mock-up \n\n\nBrief concept description (100–250 words) \n\n\nDesigns should be adaptable to varying wall sizes while maintaining the overall artistic vision. \nSelection Criteria\nApplications will be evaluated based on: \n\n\nArtistic quality \n\n\nOriginality and creativity \n\n\nExperience completing large-scale murals \n\n\nFeasibility of execution \n\n\nAdaptability of the proposed design \n\n\nSuitability for public viewing \n\n\nTerms & Conditions\nBy submitting an application\, artists acknowledge and agree to the following: \n\n\nSubmitted artwork must be original\, created solely by the applying artist\, and may not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. Artists are responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to use any imagery\, references\, or other incorporated elements included in their design. Artwork generated in whole or in part using generative artificial intelligence (AI)\, including AI-assisted concept art or renderings\, is not eligible for consideration. Any application containing AI-generated imagery or designs will be automatically disqualified. \n\n\nFinal mural designs are subject to review and approval by the Downtown Arts District\, the City of Orlando\, and participating property owners. \n\n\nSelected artists agree to make reasonable design adjustments required for the assigned wall dimensions and architectural conditions. \n\n\nArtists are responsible for supplying all paints\, materials\, equipment\, and personal protective equipment necessary to complete the mural unless otherwise specified in writing. \n\n\nArtists are responsible for maintaining a safe work area and complying with all applicable safety regulations while painting. \n\n\nSelected artists will be required to sign a mural agreement and comply with all site-specific safety requirements before painting. \n\n\nThe Downtown Arts District reserves the right to cancel or modify any mural project if unforeseen circumstances arise. \n\n\nArtists grant the Downtown Arts District\, the Downtown Development Board\, Orlando Mural Festival\, and participating partners permission to photograph\, film\, and document the artwork and artist for promotional\, educational\, archival\, and marketing purposes. \n\n\nUpon completion of the mural\, artists grant the Downtown Arts District and Orlando Mural Festival the right to reproduce the mural design and images of the completed mural for festival-related promotional materials and merchandise\, including but not limited to T-shirts\, posters\, postcards\, publications\, websites\, and social media. Artist credit will be provided whenever reasonably practicable. \n\n\nArtists retain copyright to their original artwork except for the promotional and merchandising rights granted above. \n\n\nSubmission of an application does not guarantee selection. \n\n\nMurals are intended as public artworks; however\, the Downtown Arts District and participating property owners cannot guarantee the lifespan or permanent preservation of any mural. \n\n\nIncomplete or late applications may not be reviewed. The Downtown Arts District reserves the right to reject any application that does not meet the submission requirements.
URL:https://downtownartsdistrict.com/event/call-for-muralists-orlando-mural-festival-2026/
LOCATION:CityArts\, 39 S. Magnolia Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States
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