Fraser Mountain Mural Festival 2025

The Fraser Mountain Mural Festival, presented by the Town of Fraser and the Fraser Public Arts Committee, takes place August 1-3, 2025. Artists will compete by producing their best work on 8ft x 8ft primed panels located throughout downtown Fraser businesses and open spaces. Each accepted artist will receive a $600 stipend to help with expenses.

The festival theme for 2025 is "Wild at Heart." The schedule includes Friday, August 1st check-in at 9:00 AM with artists beginning to paint; Saturday, August 2nd with painting continuing and murals completed by 4:30 PM, followed by an award ceremony at 6:00 PM; and Sunday, August 3rd with murals available for public viewing and an online auction closing at 5:00 PM.

Applicants should submit images of past work and a tentative design for the mural. Instagram and website links are appreciated. Artist statements and history are welcomed but not required. Eligibility requires accomplished muralists willing to work outside in variable mountain weather, interact with visitors, and attend the Saturday night awards event. Entry fee is $35.00. Submit 3-6 images of your work. The entry deadline is May 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Jury dates are May 1-8, 2025.