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Mural Apprenticeship: City of Henderson
Artists submit a bio, CV, letter of interest, public art experience description, and portfolio of up to 5 artwork examples to apply for a six-month mural apprenticeship with stipend.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 33 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Six-month apprenticeship with stipend, hands-on experience in mural design and large-scale painting, and opportunity to design and paint a public mural at a Henderson park
- Location
- Henderson, Nevada
- Exhibition window
- Dec 1, 2026 → May 31, 2027
About
Overview
The City of Henderson invites emerging Las Vegas Valley artists to participate in a six-month mural apprenticeship (December 2026–May 2027) led by a professional artist. Participants will gain hands-on experience in mural design, project planning, budgeting, and large-scale painting techniques, and will complete their own public mural by designing and painting a Henderson park roll door.
Key dates
- Application deadline: September 10, 2026
- Mandatory Project Information Webinar: Tuesday, August 25, Noon–1 pm
- Apprenticeship period: December 2026–May 2027
- Mural painting: April 19–25, 2027 (may shift due to weather)
Eligibility
- At least 18 years of age
- Current resident of the Las Vegas Valley (must provide current zip code)
- Limited public mural experience (artists with at least 5 public murals will not be considered)
- Large-scale painting experience on varied substrates (canvas, wood, fabric, drywall, brick, etc.)
- Physically able to lift and carry materials, climb ladders, paint large surfaces, and work outside
- Must obtain liability insurance during the mural painting process
- Must attend the mandatory webinar on August 25
Time commitment
- November–March: 1 hour per month for learning sessions with Lead Artist
- November–March: 2 hours × 2 for presentations to City of Henderson Public Art team
- November–March: 4–8 hours per month for site research, design, and design refinement
- April 19–25: 30–40 hours to start and complete assigned mural
Application requirements
- Artist Bio (250-word limit): Describe your creative practice and artistic interests
- Artist CV (2-page limit): List relevant experience from education, training, exhibitions, commissions, and other experience
- Letter of Interest (250-word limit): Explain why you are interested in this apprenticeship and what makes you a good candidate
- Public Art Experience: Describe your public art experience
- Visual Portfolio: Up to 5 examples of your artwork with title, year, size, location, and details (JPEG or PNG files)
What you'll learn
- Site research and management
- Mural design
- Creating artwork that promotes wayfinding and placemaking
- Budget planning
- Project proposals and presentations
- Communicating with clients and navigating design changes
- Techniques to scale artwork for large surfaces
- Best practices for material selection and procurement
- Blending paint, priming, transferring, painting techniques, and sealing
- Cutting clean edges and lines
- Installation strategy and logistics
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 702-267-0278
Media accepted
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- Award
- Six-month apprenticeship with stipend, hands-on experience in mural design and large-scale painting, and opportunity to design and paint a public mural at a Henderson park
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Theme
- Public murals incorporating principles of wayfinding and site-identity for Henderson parks.
- Eligibility
- At least 18 years old, current resident of Las Vegas Valley, with limited public mural experience (fewer than 5 public murals) and large-scale painting experience; must attend mandatory webinar August 25.
- Audience
- Emerging Las Vegas Valley artists 18+ with limited public mural experience
- Contact
- [email protected]
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