Muralist Training

Preview: Hybrid Program Outline  

The training consists of both in person and online sessions, below you will find a sample agenda of what your 8 weeks will look like.  Weekly sessions are conducted each Tuesday evening from 5:30-8:30 PM starting January 28th, 2025. Our final session will be held on a Saturday (date tbd)  from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

*In-Person Sessions at a location in Philadelphia

Session 1, (In person): Welcome & Intro to Mural Arts + Cohort “show & tell”
Session 2, (In person): Approaches to Community Engagement
Session 3, (Virtual) Site Selection and Design Presentation + Artist “Studio Visit”
Session 4, (Virtual) Photoshop for Muralists (for design & production) + Artist “Studio Visit”
Session 5, (Virtual) Contract Highlights and Permissions + Artist “Studio Visit”
Session 6, (In person) Community Meetings & Concept Reviews
Session 7, (Virtual) Budgets & Timelines + Artist “Studio Visit”
Session 8 Part 1, (In person), 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. includes lunch, Mural Production, wall-prep to polytab
Session 8 Part 2, (In person), 2 – 4 p.m., Artist-led case studies & Closing Reflection

Fees  

This application-based opportunity is led by the Mural Arts Institute with the primary goal of building the capacity of artists living in the city of Philadelphia. The fee to participate is as follows:

• Philadelphian & Philadelphia metro-area artists $500
• Non-Philadelphian artists $2,000

In an effort to promote pathways for increased diversity within arts leadership, Mural Arts will subsidize the participation fee for those who identify as Person’s of Color as follows:

• Philadelphian & Philadelphia metro-area artists (POC) is $250
• Non-Philadelphian artists (POC) is $1,000

We will also offer 2 fully funded scholarships to artists to participate in this program based on the opportunity for growth demonstrated in their application, and need.

Participants will receive toolkits, a Level Up card deck, and mural-making supply samples.

How to Apply  

Qualifications

Space is limited. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Dedication and interest to process and to community-based practices
• Examples of artworks, or artistic skills and that can be applied to mural-making
• Exploration of, or commitment to art in public space
• Opportunity for growth
• Special consideration will be given to applicants with:

Lived experience as or demonstrated deep allyship with Black, Indigenous, People of Color, queer, trans, disabled, and/or working class folks in Philadelphia.
Historical institutional exclusion from traditional spaces of artist training and education.

Timeline

Great news! The 2025 Muralist Training Program application deadline is now extended to Monday, November 11. Apply TODAY to hone your skills in community-centered mural-making! Apply here.

Photoshop for Emerging Muralists 

Coming soon!