Outside Mural & Street Art Program

Applications are now open for the Outside Mural & Street Art Program. Apply below by March 26.

 

Business associations and community groups with strong business participation can receive one-time funding for outside mural projects that help promote a local theme and facilitate commercial or industrial neighbourhood identity. The mural program helps local businesses and communities create an attractive and positive identity for their area.

Successful projects:

  • Contribute to community and business pride
  • Promote a unique community theme
  • Leverage partnerships (business contributions, funding, in-kind services and volunteer resources are encouraged)
  • Attract customers to commercial or industrial areas
  • Provide benefits to the community, in terms of economic development, community development, youth and local arts involvement, among others
  • Involve and encourage business, residents and other community representatives to participate in the project

One-time funding is available up to $7,500 for murals in commercial or employment districts.

Eligible expenses for murals include:

  • Artist fees
  • Materials
  • Installation, and
  • Equipment rental.

Maintenance of the murals is the responsibility of the applicant.

Eligible applicants:

  • Business Improvement Areas
  • Business associations
  • Community groups that include strong business participation are eligible

Elements of successful projects:

  • Have good exposure
  • Are visible from a public road
  • Have the support of local businesses
  • Build community partnerships (financial and in-kind donations)
  • Undertake public consultation
  • Select artists through an open process

Applications should describe:

  • Location
  • Community benefits
  • Partnerships
  • Selection of artists
  • Participation
  • Maintenance
  • Budget
  • Organization

How to Apply

Eligible applicants may apply by completing the online application below. The deadline is Thursday, March 26 at 11:59 p.m.

Apply Online

For questions about the Outside Mural & Street Art Program, please contact Anna Sebert at 416-338-2024 or email at anna.sebert@toronto.ca.