BFA Art Walls Mural Fest 2027
- Deadline
- 18 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $2,250
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Exhibition window
- Mar 13, 2027 → Mar 14, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Aug 17, 2026
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About
Florida muralists are invited to submit 10–15 images of previous mural or large-scale public art projects, an artist bio, and a brief statement about interest in the festival to be considered for selection as one of twelve muralists (6 established, 6 emerging) to create live murals at the 2027 BFA Art Walls Mural Fest.
Overview
A mural festival built on purpose! Business for the Arts Broward invites Florida muralists to apply for the 2nd annual BFA Art Walls Mural Fest, a two-day outdoor festival at Huizenga Park in Downtown Fort Lauderdale. Twelve muralists (6 established, 6 emerging) will be selected to create live murals on 8'×8' freestanding pop-up murals, each paired with a local nonprofit partner. The festival will transform Huizenga Park into a vibrant cultural destination celebrating the intersection of art, community, and philanthropy, and is free and open to the public.
Key Dates
- Call Opens: July 1, 2026
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
- Jury Review: August 3–14, 2026
- Artist Notification: August 17–18, 2026
- Art & Spirits Pre-Event: March 11, 2027
- Festival Dates: March 13–14, 2027
Eligibility
Open to Florida-based muralists, with preference given to South Florida artists. Both established muralists (10 or more completed public art or mural projects) and emerging muralists (1–10 completed public art or mural projects) are encouraged to apply. Artists should be open to collaborating with a nonprofit partner and incorporating elements of the organization's mission, impact, or values into the mural design while remaining true to their own creative aesthetic.
Compensation
- Established Artists: $2,250 mural honorarium plus up to $500 reimbursement for approved supplies
- Emerging Artists: $1,250 mural honorarium plus up to $500 reimbursement for approved supplies
- Live mural creation during a high-profile public event
- Art & Spirits pre-event and additional promotional opportunities
- Build connections with community leaders, nonprofit organizations, fellow muralists, and art collectors
- Murals donated to partner nonprofit organizations for lasting visibility and community impact
How to Apply
- Indicate whether you are applying as an Emerging or Established Muralist
- Artist bio
- 10–15 images of previous mural or large-scale public art projects (include project budget in the Price field when available)
- Brief statement describing your interest in participating in the festival and your experience creating public art
Submission Limit
Maximum 1 submission per artist.
About Art & Spirits
Art & Spirits is the official pre-festival celebration of BFA Art Walls Mural Fest, held on March 11, 2027. The event will introduce the selected muralists and nonprofit partners to sponsors, collectors, business leaders, and community supporters prior to the festival weekend. Selected artists will be featured during this pre-event, providing additional exposure.
Contact
- Email: lpratico@bfabroward.org
- Phone: 954-605-5208
- Award
- Established Artists: $2,250 mural honorarium plus up to $500 reimbursement for approved supplies. Emerging Artists: $1,250 mural honorarium plus up to $500 reimbursement for approved supplies.
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Eligibility
- Open to Florida-based muralists with preference for South Florida artists; both established (10+ murals) and emerging (1–10 murals) artists encouraged to apply.
- Audience
- Florida-based muralists (established with 10+ completed projects and emerging with 1–10 completed projects)
- Size & format
- 8' x 8' freestanding pop up murals
- Also worth noting
- 8' x 8' freestanding pop up murals
- Contact
- lpratico@bfabroward.org
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