Call for Artists - Mobtown Mural Fest

  • About the Event

    The Mobtown Mural Festival is a bold, community-driven public art initiative designed to transform Mobile into a living gallery while strengthening its cultural identity and tourism appeal. Over two days, local and regional muralists will create either permanent or mobile public artworks across key locations, turning everyday spaces into vibrant destinations and lasting landmarks. Movable wooden mural canvases will be strategically placed at Cooper Riverside Park, the Maritime Museum of the Gulf, and throughout downtown. The idea is to invite the public to experience live painting of both movable murals and permanent wall murals.

  • Artist Participation Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Timeline: 

    June 5, 2026 - Applications open

    August 17, 2026 - Applications close

    Artist notified no later than September 1, 2026

    Mobtown Mural Fest- September 12th & 13th

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  • Portable Murals

    There will be 5 portable murals. These murals will be created on 4 marine grade panels that will be put together after the event so that artists will have more room to work. Each muralist selected will have (2) 4x4 ft panels to paint during the festival that will be paired with another artist's panels after the event. This collaborative portable mural will live in an outdoor park space agreed upon by the City of Mobile.

  • Wall Mural

    There will be up to 3 permanent murals created during the festival in the downtown Mobile area. These mural areas will be selected according to our applicants and sponsors.

  • Design Submission

    Please submit your design idea(s) for a portable or wall mural below. If you'd like to submit a design for both, please do. Only one design is required per application. Only one design will be accepted per application. Your submitted design can be a rough sketch of your plan. Artists will be paid $750 for (2) 4x4 ft portable mural boards, and $2,500 for wall murals. Designs should have a coastal or nautical element considered. No political, religious, or offensive designs will be chosen for this event.
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