2024 Artist Applications

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DEADLINE: APRIL 30TH @ MIDNIGHT

Plaza Walls is a rotating mural project in the Plaza District of Oklahoma City. Since its debut in 2015, it has become one of the top tourist attractions in Oklahoma, appearing in the top ten lists of things to do by influential travel bloggers and journalists from across the country.

Ready to flex those mural muscles?

Calling Artists for Oklahoma’s Premier Public Art Experience

Ever dreamt of showcasing your mural skills at the Plaza Walls in Oklahoma City? Well, seize the opportunity now!

This year, we celebrate 9 years of public art and will play host to over 40 local, regional and national artists. Artists will debut new murals during the Plaza District Festival and Mural Expo on Saturday, September 28th, drawing over 35,000 attendees. The Mural Expo has grown to be celebrated by street artists from all over the world and sponsored by prominent companies like Google, Paycom, and Monster Energy. Due to its massive reach and exposure for organic content, tourists and influencers from all over the world join the groups of locals flocking to the murals for the latest selfie.

Eligibility:

Plaza Walls is open to National and International artists. Our main focus is on artists based in the United States, especially those from Oklahoma and the Lower Midwest. International artists are welcome to apply, but it's important to note that we can only accommodate a limited number of international participants.

This year, we are extending invitations to artists from across the United States and International artists, with particular emphasis on those hailing from Oklahoma and the Lower Midwest regions. At Plaza Walls, diversity is a paramount consideration in our artist selection process. We firmly believe that embracing individuals from diverse backgrounds enriches our collective experience. Our goal is to cultivate an environment where every participant feels esteemed, respected, and empowered to offer their distinctive viewpoints. We champion diversity and are dedicated to dismantling any obstacles that impede comprehensive representation. By fostering an inclusive platform where all voices are acknowledged and valued, we aspire to catalyze positive transformations and foster a more equitable society.

What to expect:

✦ Artist stipends (EVERYONE gets paid!)
✦ Creative freedom! No renderings required!
✦ Artist & Staff appreciation dinner!
(We throw a private party in our Plaza Walls Courtyard the night before the Expo celebrating your hard work with drinks, food, and entertainment!)
✦ Accommodations for traveling artists
✦ Lifts and scaffolding provided. Most walls are no taller than 12’.
✦ Gallery exhibition featuring participating artists
✦ 1-year runtime on all brick murals and 6-month runtime for all fence-line panel murals.
✦ 35,000 attendees during festival
✦ Located in the heart of the coolest district in Oklahoma!
✦ Amazing good vibes in a vibrant and open community

✦ Artists must be 18+ years of age.

✦ Artists must be available to paint and participate in Oklahoma City during the festival from Sept. 27th through Sept. 28th.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 30TH @ MIDNIGHT

Apply for Plaza Walls 2024

Apply for Plaza Walls 2024

Have questions?
Holler at us!

howdy@plazawalls.org

let’s make more murals and more waves!

Apply for Plaza Walls 2024

Apply for Plaza Walls 2024