Small Mural Mentor Program

The Small Mural Mentor Program will pair an experienced mural artist with four adult mentees from the Antelope Valley area to collaboratively design and install a mural at Pelona Vista Park. The park spans 30 acres and features ten lighted soccer fields, a fitness court, and a one-mile walking path. This call for entry seeks four adult mentees, prioritizing emerging artists with limited or no mural experience. The mentorship includes up to six workshops led by the artist mentor at a City-selected location, plus hands-on guidance during installation.

The collaborative mural will be installed on a concrete wall located at the south fields. The full wall measures 187 feet 10 inches wide and 60 inches high, with tapered ends. The City will prepare the surface by pressure washing, priming, and painting the wall prior to installation. Once the mural is complete, an anti-graffiti coating will be applied. Artists are responsible for providing their own safety gear. Paint and related supplies will be provided by the City based on the mentor's requests. Each selected mentee will receive an all-inclusive budget of $2,500 upon successful completion of the mentorship workshops and collaborative mural installation.

Applications are open to residents of the Antelope Valley, with a particular emphasis on emerging artists who have limited or no prior experience in mural installation. Artists must be 18 years of age or older. A complete application includes an artist's resume, 10–20 examples of previous work, 3 professional references, and a statement of interest about the project. Selected mentees must provide proof of insurance and obtain a current City of Palmdale business license prior to beginning the project. Proposed artwork must be family-friendly and cannot depict sexual conduct or sexually explicit nudity nor advertise any activity illegal under the laws of California or the United States. An Artist Selection Panel will review submissions, and the Public Art Commission will provide final approval. Important dates: Applications due November 16, 2025; Review completed November 25, 2025; Artists contacted December 10, 2025; Workshops March–April 2026; Collaborative concept design due April 30, 2026; Mural installation may begin June 13, 2026; Mural to be completed by June 30, 2026.