Mural Artist for Heart of Boynton Unity Project - 2 Murals - $10K Total Commission

The Public Art Department at the City of Boynton Beach seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create two murals as part of the Heart of Boynton Unity Project. The project is an innovative art collaboration with the community, the city's local government, and artists to bring awareness to the 100-year period since the passage of ordinance 37, which mandated residential racial segregation in Boynton Beach. Through creative arts and community dialogue, the project highlights the Heart of Boynton's often overlooked history.

The Unity Project is facilitated through physical enhancements of public art, murals, and historic markers that honor individuals, places, and events from the passage of the ordinance in 1924 through the present. A series of smaller events will lead up to a celebratory festival on February 24, 2024, engaging residents through poetry, songs, performances, and visual arts.

Artists in Palm Beach County, Florida are encouraged to apply. The selected artist or art team will receive a $10,000 honorarium ($5,000 per mural). This project is funded in part by a grant from the Mellon Foundation, South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Florida Division of Arts & Culture. Applicants must submit 3-15 images of relevant work, contact information, and an artist statement. Eligibility is open to Palm Beach County, Florida artists with professional experience in creating murals.