Mural Apprenticeship Program application
Program Overview
The Mural Apprenticeship Program is a New Haven-based initiative designed to train working artists in the art of mural making.
The program is a hands-on learning experience over an immersive six-weeks of training. Apprentices will work alongside a professional teaching artist to gain on the job work experience with creating and installing a large-scale artwork at a local site in the city.
Learn more about the program here.
Mural Theme:
Climate Change and rising temperatures in cities.
Application Deadline:
Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11:59pm EST.
All applicants will be notified about the program by Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Program Dates
This is a 6-week commitment from May 27 - July 5. For program Expectations and Time Commitments, Click Here for more details.
Eligibility Requirements
Have limited or no previous mural experience, but a history of visual art-making is preferred (ie. street art, fine art, illustration, mixed media, drawing, painting, graffiti, etc).
Be at least 18 years of age
Live in New Haven, Connecticut
Be physically able to lift and carry material, climb ladders, paint large surfaces, and work outside.
Be willing to operate a lift, with supervision, that can go up to 3 stories high
Able to commit to at least 1 week of solid work on site
Complete the online application form
Provide 3-6 work samples of artistic ability or a link to a portfolio website/social media page of artwork
Compensation:
The program will compensate each apprentice approximately $1,500 to work with and learn from an experienced muralist on a public art project.