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OPEN CALL FOR MURALIST

THE WALL | Patchogue Arts Council, in collaboration with the Patchogue- Medford Library, is pleased to announce it is accepting submissions from muralists to exhibit a temporary mural on the rear of the Patchogue-Medford Library. This year there is no specific theme, artists are encouraged to view past murals from this project. The mural wall is aprox 15’h x 45’L

The mural will be located in a highly visible location on the rear of the Patchogue- Medford Library and will serve as the backdrop to many community activities throughout 2026 – 2027.

Prior experience creating a mural is required. A stipend of $2000 will be awarded to assist in the planning, design, and execution of the mural. In addition supplies are donated from a local vendor and PAC works with PMLIB to produce an artist video and professional documentation of the mural process. The artist chosen will also receive a solo satellite exhibit in one of the PAC satelite galleries!

April 10 | Submission Deadline 

IMPORTANT DATES
April 10 | Submission Deadline 
May 1 | Artist Notifications – Chosen muralist will be notified via EMAIL by a PAC representative.
June 1 – 29| Temporary Mural Installation begins – Artist will be expected to install the mural between these dates before the stipend is released. A base color is applied to the wall before the new mural is created. 
Submission Details
• Submissions are due by April 10, 2026. Accepted artists will be notified through email no later than May 1, 2026.

Submission Guidelines
• Please submit design plans, materials list, a detailed budget, preparatory drawings, notes, mock-ups, and other materials necessary to complete your mural design.
• All files should be labeled with your name and title of work. Ex: Yourname_titleofwork.jpg
• All artists must include ALL of the following: CV/ resume, bio, and an artist statement.
• Artists must also include evidence of previous mural experience. (max 10 images)
• Submissions that do not follow ALL of the above guidelines will not be considered.

Only submissions through this form will be reviewed.

Important Information
• Prior experience involving the implementation of a mural is required. Collaborations are permitted, but only one stipend will be awarded for the completion of the mural.
• The mural must survive unpredictable weather for three + months.
• Submissions should include design plans, materials list, a detailed budget, preparatory drawings, notes, mock-ups, and other materials necessary to complete the mural.