Apply to Install a Mural

Do you want to install a mural on a property in Grand Rapids? You're in the right place to apply.

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Step 1.Check if your proposed mural is eligible

Murals may be placed on the exterior of infrastructure viewable from the public rights-of-way.

Historic location proposals must first be vetted & approved through the Historic Preservation Commission. Check out the map here. 

Step 2.Review the policy

We prohibit any:

  • Identifying logo
  • Advertisements
  • Slogan related to the business product or service
  • Persons or characters related to the business product or service
  • Architectural feature related to the business product or service
  • Commercial message that is related to the business product or service

Check out the policy below for more information:

Art, Memorials, and Related Gifts City Commission Policy (1100-06)

Step 3.Gather your information

You'll need to provide us with a presentation (either in Google Slides or PowerPoint) to present to the Arts Advisory Committee. This must be submitted through application link below. It must include:

  • An image of the proposed site and property address
  • An image of the proposed art
  • The mural maintenance plan and who's responsible for maintenance
  • The concept behind the mural and the materials planned to use

Please see here(PPTX, 240KB) for a PowerPoint template.

Step 4.Complete the application

Apply Online

Step 5.We'll review your application

We'll assess your mural concept, timeline, maintenance plan and other details. We'll contact you if we need more information. 

Step 6.We'll make a recommendation

We forward a recommendation (to either approve or deny) to you, the City Manager, and the Planning Department.

Step 7.Create the mural

After we approve your mural, you're all set to begin creating!

 

Paper Form

We don't take paper applications for this service

You can give us a call at the number listed in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll make sure you have everything you need to complete this application.

 

Phone

Call us for instructions
You can find our number in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll get you all the information you need to prepare. We don't offer this service over the phone, but we'll make sure you have everything you need before you come to the office.

In Person

We don't take in person applications for this service

You can give us a call at the number listed in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll make sure you have everything you need to complete this application.