donate your wall
Do you have a great wall in Allentown that you’d like to donate for a mural project?
Please tell us about it and help us define your neighborhood!
Each great project deserves a great wall. Allentown's neighborhoods are flowing with them. We will consider location, condition, project, artist, and community to match up opportunites. If your wall is a good candidate for a mural, we’ll be in touch for additional information. Thank you for your support!
Mural Application Guidelines & Assessment
Applications for a mural are reviewed twice annually: in early January and in early July, as funding permits. Applications that are not approved will be retained for consideration at a future date. An application must be made through this site to be considered for a mural through this initiative.
If approved for funding, the mural for the wall will be selected through a process involving the owner and the Allentown Arts Commission. The mural will belong to the building and be the responsibility of the owner to maintain as a work of art.
A review of applications will be based on several criteria, including:
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The condition of the wall.Is the wall in good condition, without flaking, cracking or open joints?
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The visibility of the wall.Is it highly visible from the street? Can it be seen easily by pedestrians and drivers?
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The importance of a new work of art in the neighborhood.Is this a neighborhood with a lot of art already, or will this be among the first in this neighborhood?
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The willingness of the owner to offer support to the mural in some way, such as providing a match in funding (or financial contribution), providing outdoor lighting for the art, taking care of preparing the wall, etc.
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Compelling narrative.Is there some other reason that a mural at this location is especially compelling?