2027 BFA Broward Mural Mentorship

Contact Information

• Contact Email: [email protected]
• Contact Phone: 954-605-5208

Overview

Business for the Arts Broward (BFA Broward) is seeking ten (10) emerging artists to participate in the 2027 Public Art Mentorship Program to create a mural located at 1401 Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Participants will work alongside Lead Artist Mentors Lori Pratico and Nate Dee to execute approximately 2,835 square feet of public art across multiple wall surfaces. Artists will gain hands-on experience, large-scale painting, project planning, professional development, and public art best practices while contributing to a highly visible community artwork.

Application Requirements

• Eligible Applicant Types: Artist
• Submission Limit: 1
• Media Requirements: Images | Min: 10, Max: 15; Video | Min: 0, Max: 3; Total | Min: 10, Max: 18

Location & Eligibility

• Location Eligibility Type: Local
• The 2027 mentorship mural will be painted at 1401 Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale's Historic Sistrunk neighborhood.

Artist Benefits

• Paid participation in the mentorship program, a $5000 stipend
• Hands-on experience executing large-scale public murals
• Direct mentorship from established professional muralists
• Collaborative guidance from both Lead Artist Mentors
• Professional development training covering: Budgeting and pricing, Contracts and insurance, Client communication, Material selection, Surface preparation, Mural installation techniques, Lift and site safety, Mural maintenance and protective coatings, Career development strategies, Professional documentation of the completed murals, Recognition in project marketing and promotional materials, Continued mentorship and career support following project completion