Public Art Murals Program
Hayden Senter, Untitled (2018)
There are two options to create an art mural in Portland:
Option 1
Artists and organizations may apply for matching funds through the Public Art Murals Program which is funded by the City of Portland and administered by RACC. The program provides up to $5,000 in matching funds for murals that reflect a diversity in style and media. Artists from different cultural backgrounds and ranges of experience are encouraged to apply, and there is no application fee. Students enrolled in an art program at a degree granting institution are eligible for up to $2,500 in matching funds. Download 2025 Guidelines.
To apply to the Public Art Murals Program, go to the Online Mural Application. Proposals can be submitted by 5:00PM on the third Wednesday of every month The approval process takes approximately 4-6 weeks and proposals are reviewed by the Public Art Murals Program Committee, whose members include artists, arts advocates and other creative professionals.
For a project to qualify for RACC approval, property owners are required to provide a signed/notarized Art Easement Form that is recorded with Multnomah County. Murals approved through this program become part of the City’s public art collection for as long as the Art Easement remains in effect.
Option 2
Artists may apply for a $50 Original Art Mural Permit through the City’s Bureau of Development Services, which has different requirements.
Visit http://www.portlandoregon.gov/bds/50737 for more information.
Portland Mural Maps
Resources
City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) in Los Angeles
Contact Us
For more information, contact publicartmurals@racc.org