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Mural Guides: Plan, Fund and Paint a Mural
Every free ArtMyTown guide in one place. Start with the question you have right now, from what a mural costs to who has to say yes before the paint goes on.
Planning a mural
For towns, Main Street groups, business owners and building owners getting a mural started.
How much does a mural cost?What drives the price: size, wall, design, detail and access.
How to hire a muralistFind, compare and hire the right artist, step by step.
How to get permission to paint a muralWall owners, city rules, design review and what to bring.
How to write a call for artistsWrite a clear call so the right artists apply.
How long does a mural last?Care, protection and upkeep that keep a wall looking good.
Paying for a mural
Ways to fund a project and make the case to the people who decide.
Mural grants for small townsWhere grant money for public art can come from.
How to get a business to sponsor a muralPitch a local business and give them a reason to say yes.
Mural ROI: how to make the caseBuild an honest case for funding, with clearly labeled projections.
Mural Funding GuideThe full toolkit for funding a community mural.
For mural artists
Pricing, proposals and finding paid work.
Free guide: how to price a muralWork out a fair quote for your next wall.
How to write a mural proposal that gets you pickedMake the case to owners, boards and selection panels.
Mural jobs and public art opportunitiesOpen calls for artists, updated every day.
Mural tip: check your wall through your phoneA quick way to spot proportion problems from the ground.
Get a free artist pageJoin the ArtMyTown directory so towns and businesses can find you.
Find murals to visit
Browse murals on a map and plan a trip to see them.