Mural Studio | 1001 Colors
Apply for a 10-month paid employment position as a Mural Studio Artist, submitting 5-10 portfolio samples demonstrating artistic skills and creative project experience.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $15.28
- Location
- 1001 Colors
- Exhibition window
- Jan 1, 2027 → Dec 31, 2027
About
Overview
The 1001 Colors Mural Studio offers paid, 10-month employment for emerging artists ages 18-24 who want to gain hands-on experience in mural production and arts administration. Studio Artists contribute to public and private art projects while developing technical, professional, and organizational skills needed for freelance work, agency roles, or other creative careers.
What You'll Work On
Mural Studio Artists contribute to a wide range of creative, production, and professional responsibilities including leading and supporting mural production and on-site installation, assisting with design development, coordinating project timelines and materials, collaborating with fellow artists and clients, building administrative and professional skills, and participating in structured learning and career development sessions.
Skills You'll Develop
Artists gain technical skills in art, design, and large-scale production; project management fundamentals; professional communication and collaboration; problem-solving in real-world creative environments; and understanding of how creative work functions within organizations and client-based settings.
Career Development
Studio Artists participate in creative career development training focused on professional communication, self-directed working, mental health, financial literacy, public speaking, project management, client management, finding opportunities, networking, and portfolio development.
Eligibility & Commitment
- Must be 18-24 years old at start of employment
- Strong artistic skills, curiosity, commitment, and willingness to learn required
- 15-18 hours per week, January–December (52 weeks)
- Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 9:00am–5:00pm
- Hourly wage: $15.28-$15.78 per hour
- Schedule may vary due to weather or project needs, especially for outdoor projects
Application Requirements
Submit an online application with 5-10 portfolio samples demonstrating artistic skills and experience with creative projects. Combine all images into one PDF document no larger than 4MB with pieces oriented correctly. Each piece should include title, year, artist name, measurements, and brief description. Upload using the additional materials button.
Key Dates
- Application period for 2026 has passed
- Applications for 2027 will be posted by late 2026
- Employment: January–December 2027
- Award
- $15.28-$15.78 per hour, 10-month employment contract
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- A paid employment program for emerging artists to gain hands-on experience in mural production, design, and arts administration while developing technical, professional, and organizational skills.
- Eligibility
- Must be 18-24 years old at start of employment with strong artistic skills, curiosity, commitment, and willingness to learn.
- Audience
- Artists ages 18-24
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