Palmdale launches Small Mural Mentor Program

PALMDALE – As part of its commitment to fostering local artistic talent, Palmdale has initiated the Small Mural Mentor Program. This program, a key recommendation from Palmdale’s Public Art Master Plan, seeks to support emerging, mid-career, and established artists in the community.

The program pairs experienced muralists with three aspiring artists to collaboratively design and install murals across Palmdale. These artworks will highlight the natural beauty of the area, featuring elements such as mountains, sunsets, sunrises, stars, rolling foothills, and expansive blue skies.

“The program offers residents the chance to contribute to enhancing Palmdale’s public spaces,” said Palmdale Mayor Austin Bishop. “I invite aspiring artists to take advantage of this mentorship opportunity by submitting work that embodies meaningful, authentic and culturally relevant themes for our community.”

Artists interested in mentorship can submit their portfolios for consideration. Criteria for selection include encouraging creative engagement, past quality efforts, alignment with the Public Art Program’s mission and city goals, suitability for the project demands, response to site and community characteristics, and ability to collaborate effectively within the project team.

Three murals will be installed during the initial phase at the Palmdale Playhouse and Legacy Commons for Active Seniors, located along 10th St. East. Each mural project has been allocated a budget of $3,000, covering all expenses.

Mentee artists will receive a $450 stipend upon proposal acceptance, followed by $1,550 for planning, paint supplies, and execution upon project completion. Each mentor artist, appointed by the City, will receive a stipend of $1,000 for their guidance. Applications are due Thursday, March 28.

For more information on how to apply and detailed guidelines, visit www.CityOfPalmdaleCA.gov/SmallMuralMentorProgram.

[Information via news release from the city of Palmdale.]

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