DEADLINE: MARCH 13, 2026 (MIDNIGHT)
Program Description
StreetSpark, a public art program in partnership with the Fitton Center for Creative Arts and the City of Hamilton, was founded to further the creative identity in Hamilton, Ohio through exciting murals and public art projects. The program creates engagement by producing high quality art, providing opportunities for local artists and enhancing the visual appeal of the city. With the goal of fueling Hamilton artistically, StreetSpark brings visible murals and artwork into our community.
This program is energizing our streetscape, creating awareness of the arts and sparking new development throughout Hamilton. Since the summer of 2016, twenty-one murals and seventeen utility boxes have been painted in a variety of styles. Each year artists are invited to submit a range of designs, and the winning murals are chosen by a selection committee of art professionals and appreciators in our area.
Overview
StreetSpark is looking for supporting painters to assist with mural projects to be painted during the summer of 2026. Artists must have strong painting/drawing abilities; experience painting murals is suggested but not required.
Job Requirements
- All artists applying to paint murals must be 18 years of age or older.
- All artists who paint murals may be asked to complete a background check.
- Artist teams will be determined by the StreetSpark Program Manager after designs are selected.
- Artists hired to work on mural teams will be hired as contractors for the Fitton Center/StreetSpark program.
- If hired, any related travel and/or lodging expenses must be covered by the artist.
- Murals will be created during the summer of 2026. Specific work dates TBD.
- Supporting Artists will assist in painting murals under the direction of a Lead Artist and the StreetSpark Program Manager.
- Artists should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
- Strong painting ability, including but not limited to, blending, rendering images, detail painting, color mixing, etc.
- Punctual, team-oriented, positive attitude, self-directed
- Comfortable working at heights on ladders and/or scaffolding
Timeline
| February 16, 2026 |
Painter Applications Open |
| March 13, 2026 |
Application Deadline, 12am midnight |
| March-April 2026 |
Painter Interviews |
| Summer 2026 |
Murals created in Hamilton, Ohio |
| Late Summer 2026 |
Mural celebration events held |
Mural Designs:
- Final mural designs will be selected by the StreetSpark Design Selection Committee from those submitted to the StreetSpark Call to Artists.
Mural Supplies
- All supplies, materials and equipment will be ordered and purchased by the StreetSpark Program, assisted by the Lead Artist.
Payments
- Supporting artist pay rate is $20/hour.
- Projects range in duration from 2-3 weeks. Work hours are typically Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm, but exact details will be determined when closer to project start dates.
- Artists must attend all scheduled work days/hours to receive full payment.
- Payment and work details will be determined at the discretion of the Program Manager. If you have additional questions about payment, please email streetsparkart@gmail.com.
Items Required in this Application:
- Your current resume (PDF or Word format)
- 4 examples of your artwork - must be painting or mural examples (JPEG format)
- At least one (and up to two) professional letters of reference that demonstrate your mural/painting experience, work ethic, reliability, etc. (PDF or Word format)
Past Projects