2025 National Mural Awards

The National Mural Awards honors and recognizes the best examples of mural art across the country. The 2025 awards, sponsored in part by Rust-Oleum, will feature Gold, Silver and Bronze awards presented to the top three murals in each of six U.S. regions, with the regional winners each qualifying for the National Awards.

Only murals completed in the 2024 calendar year (January 1 - December 31) are eligible. A mural is defined as any piece of graphic artwork that is painted directly to a wall, ceiling or other permanent substrate. The artwork itself can be permanent or temporary, and can be of any size. Artists can only submit one mural for consideration by uploading an image showing their entire completed mural. Two additional images of the same mural can be submitted to show details or alternate views if necessary. Images must include the dimensions, location and completion date. Only the artist that completed the mural (or the lead artist if completed by a team) may submit an entry. Entries are submitted in the region where the art was installed, not where the artist resides.

Murals will be scored anonymously by a panel of judges based on: interpretation and clarity of the theme; creativity, uniqueness, and originality; quality of composition, balance, use of space and overall design; skill, use of technique, and craftsmanship; and overall impression of the art. Winners will receive gold, silver, and bronze trophies, gift certificates from Rust-Oleum and Blick! Art Supplies, and will be featured on the National Mural Awards website and social media accounts. Winners will receive graphic packages to share on their own social media pages and will qualify for additional benefits throughout the year.