Awakening Minds Art Presents
Community Murals
Awakening Minds Art is teaming up with the City of Findlay, local artists, and local businesses to design and paint approximately 15 interactive murals throughout Findlay this summer!
The Community Mural Project will include an application process for local artists to submit mural ideas to Awakening Minds Art. Local building owners will then help to select a mural best suited for their location. Selected artists will receive a $500 stipend for their time and supplies. They must attend an online educational seminar on the necessary materials and process for achieving sustainable, high-quality murals.
Each “interactive” mural is meant to bring people up to the building to pose with the artwork. Some cities, like Nashville, have had success painting butterfly wing murals for people to stand in front of to be photographed. Like this winged example, these murals may be quite small. Several of the chosen designs will focus on inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility for guests with disabilities. Local organizations are welcome to submit mission-focused design ideas!
The goal of this project is to educate and unify the community through the practice and observation of the visual arts. This includes:
The Community Mural Project will include an application process for local artists to submit mural ideas to Awakening Minds Art. Local building owners will then help to select a mural best suited for their location. Selected artists will receive a $500 stipend for their time and supplies. They must attend an online educational seminar on the necessary materials and process for achieving sustainable, high-quality murals.
Each “interactive” mural is meant to bring people up to the building to pose with the artwork. Some cities, like Nashville, have had success painting butterfly wing murals for people to stand in front of to be photographed. Like this winged example, these murals may be quite small. Several of the chosen designs will focus on inclusivity, diversity, and accessibility for guests with disabilities. Local organizations are welcome to submit mission-focused design ideas!
The goal of this project is to educate and unify the community through the practice and observation of the visual arts. This includes:
- Nurturing & building skills necessary for collaboration.
- Encouraging conversations, discussions, and healthy debates of the arts.
- Promoting artists’ stories, processes, and inspirations.
- Fostering community spirit and a greater appreciation for public art.
All submissions are due July 6th. Find the links below to submit your designs or location requests!
HEY ARTISTS!
BUILDING OWNERS!
DO YOU HAVE A WALL YOU'D LIKE US TO PAINT ON??
Donating wall space to the Community Mural Project means major benefits to YOU!
- A long-standing public artwork will be here because of YOU! That's something to be proud of, and we bet it will result in some major community spirit!
- Murals will attract extra attention to your building/business with increased foot traffic.
- The beautification of Findlay and surrounding areas creates curb appeal for local businesses.
- The map of Findlay murals printed through The Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau will point guests right to YOU!
