This is the application to install a drain mural in Fort Wayne in 2025.
For three years, City Utlities partnered with Friends of the Rivers to curate informative and eductional drain murals througout Fort Wayne. In 2024, City Utilities partnered with Art This Way, a program of the Fort Wayne Downtown Improvement District, to continue this educational intiative!
A limited number of artists will be chosen to participate. The Public Art Commission will review the designs. Those selected will be given a artist stipend. Selected artists will be assigned to a speciifc mural site and be given specific dates of installation in the summer of 2025. Artists will be provided a bucket with all the supplies they need to install the mural (special paint, brushes, tape, saftey vest, and instructions for installation).
Applicant's design MUST have legible verbiage included within the design concept proposal. Failure to follow these instructions will elimiate the concept from consideration for this project.
2025 Clean Drains Fort Wayne Timeline:
JANUARY 2025: Application Open
MAY 18, 2025: Application Deadline
JUNE 4, 2025: All artists are notified about the status of their application
AUGUST 16 - AUGUST 24, 2025: All drain murals installed