Philadelphia Mural Arts Program

Posted by on August 1, 2003

[posted from PACDC newsletter]

Mural Arts Program
Given the large number of murals we paint each year, budgetary realities, and our commitment to making murals a meaningful part of youth and community development, we are now requiring that ALL murals go through a competitive selection process.

There are two annual deadlines for mural applications: March 1 and November 15. All mural requests must be submitted by one of these deadlines to be considered. Decisions for the November 15, 2003 deadline will be made by December 15, 2003.

THERE IS NO WAITING LIST.

Unless you have heard from the Mural Arts Program in writing that you are receiving a mural based on a past application, you must submit a new application for your mural request to be considered.

A panel comprised of Mural Arts Program staff, muralists and community art experts will review all mural applications. The following criteria will be used:

Submission of a complete application by the deadline;

Community and/or organizational support for and involvement in the mural;

Applicant’s commitment to help organize and participate in at least two community meetings with Mural Arts Program staff and artist including nearest neighbors to the wall;

Availability of a suitable and visible wall;

Significance of project: artistically, for the community or institution, for youth and/or for Philadelphia as a cultural tourism destination and/or for the Mural Arts Program;

Capacity and commitment to maintain the property at the base of the wall;

Innovation. We are looking for creative, important and innovative projects — make your pitch and convince us that your mural should be at the top of the list!

For your mural project to be considered, you must complete the application packet [PDF, 38KB] and submit it to the Mural Arts Program by close of business (5:00 p.m.) of the deadline. Submissions must be made by mail or in-person to the Thomas Eakins House, 1729 Mt. Vernon Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130. We will not accept faxed applications.

Requests for applications and all questions or concerns should be addressed to: Brian Campbell at 215.685.0750 or via email to brian.campbell@phila.gov.

Application deadline: November

For more information please contact:
Brian Campbell
Thomas Eakins House, 1729 Mt. Vernon St., Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-685-0750
brian.campbell@phila.gov

Visit their website: http://www.muralarts.org