Creative Pinellas and Lealman CRA invite Pinellas Artists to submit original ideas for a mural to beautify Lealman.
PROJECT
One Artist will be selected to install an approximately 900 square-foot mural at 5675 34th St N in the Lealman area of Pinellas County. The artwork should amplify the already great experience residents, visitors, & business owners have in the Lealman area.
ARTIST ELIGIBILITY
- This program is open to all 18+ Artists who live and/or work in Pinellas County.
- Creative Pinellas 2025 mural Artists are not eligible for this opportunity. We would like to create as many opportunities for as many Artists as possible.
- Each selected Artist would complete required payment paperwork, including a W-9 form.
- If selected, the Artist must submit proof of liability insurance.
- If selected, the Artist advises on the appropriate high-UV-protection 5-year paint, UV coating, and anti-graffiti sealant.
IMPORTANT DATES
- Application opens December 31, 2025
- Online Artist Information Session: January 14, 6PM – Join us online at that time at meet.google.com/xos-sfmg-qwn
- Application closes January 30, noon
- Panel review and Artist selections follow
- Iterative design process follows
- Installation timeline follows in Spring 2026, with specific dates to be determined in concert with Artist, property owner, Creative Pinellas, and sponsoring party.
ARTWORK ELIGIBILITY
An Artist should only submit a mural concept that matches the following criteria:
- The Artwork idea must include the word “Lealman.”
- The Artist must hold the copyright for all artwork submitted.
- The artwork concept is new and not previously produced.
- The artwork may not include: (a) text in any language, other than the word “Lealman” and the name of the Artist at bottom as part of “the Artist’s signature” area; (b) alphanumeric characters, other than the year of creation at bottom as part of “the Artist’s signature” area; and (c) images of traffic signs, traffic signals, traffic lights, or similar.
- If the Artist desires to submit additional text for consideration that would be integral to a mural design, they should note the purpose and plan clearly in their submitted mural concept.
- Artwork that is deemed to be offensive, commercial, religious, political, or distracting in design or nature will be excluded from consideration.
- Artwork should not serve as an obvious or implied advertisement for any business.
IDEA / VISION & SKETCH
- Make sure your concept is clear and related to Lealman.
- Ensure a sketch that provides conceptual information, including images and/or texts that would support the panel to best consider your proposal.
- Because we are not able to pay Artists for the work they undertake to apply for this opportunity, we encourage Artists to be specific & precise in their submission but not to place an undue burden on their creative time & energy.
PORTFOLIO
- Artwork file samples of past work supports the panel to learn the Artist’s and gain confidence in the Artist’s ability to install a mural in Lealman.
- Therefore, include 3 portfolio samples in the style you are suggesting for the mural concept.
- If your samples are not in the style you are submitting, include additional explanation in your application about your experience or confidence in the suggested style.
- Please note that low-resolution images, general pictures of framed work, and images that include the Artist alongside the artwork are not typically helpful to the panel.
ARTIST PAYMENTS
- The total pay to the Artist is $20,400. This includes the Artist stipend of $15,000.00 and a vendor / materials budget of $5400.
- The Artist would be booking / renting their own lifts and other needed equipment for this project.
- The selected artist is paid in two installments of $10,200 each.
APPLICATION
The application asks for:
- Name and contact information
- A short biography
- A mural proposal – text & sketch
- 3 portfolio images
- General plan be for purchasing, renting, or contracting regarding vendors / materials / equipment / lifts / etc.
Apply at https://creativepinellas.submittable.com/submit from December 31 to January 30 at noon. Applications must be submitted through the Submittable system to be considered.
QUESTIONS
For additional information or any questions, email publicandprivatearts@creativepinellas.org
The application period is now open.
