Free Mural Nominations: Learn More
Goal: To provide the Henderson, Kentucky community with more public art.
Final Deliverable: (1) free six-foot public mural/street art painting (approximately 36 sq.ft., $1,000-$1,500 value) awarded to an organization or business owner, or building owner (non-residential) in downtown Henderson, or city/county of Henderson, Kentucky.
Nominee Qualifications:
Open to organizations or business owners and/or building owners (non-residential) in downtown Henderson, or city/county of Henderson, Kentucky.
Applicants can nominate more than one business or person. Please fill out one form per nomination. Duplicate nominations do not increase the chances of being awarded a mural.
Organizations or businesses may choose to nominate themselves for a free mural.
Mural site should be on the ground level (must be accessible to the mural painter by a 6-foot ladder).
Access of the mural site should be safe for the artist and the public to approach.
Mural site must be a structurally sound exterior wall, with no masonry issues. (Retaining walls do not qualify as a proper site for this project. Not accepting interior wall nominations at this time.)
Nominees must have building owner's consent to paint a permanent mural on an exterior building wall.
Nominees must agree to choose from one of the mural design concepts provided by the mural artist.
Do you want to schedule a virtual call to learn more about this opportunity? Request more info using the form below.
Frequently Asked Questions:
My business was nominated, but I’m not the owner what happens next?
The nominated business will need to gain permission of the building owners in written form to be considered for the awarded mural. The artist will contact the building/business owner according to the information provided in the nomination.
Can I remove my name from the pool of nominations?
Applicants and nominees have the right to ask for their information to be withdrawn and/or deleted from this application process. Please contact wingspanartist@gmail.com to be removed.
How long do I have to accept a nomination?
If a nominee does not qualify or agree to the above qualifications, or cooperate in a timely matter, then the artist may choose to pursue other nominations, and/or award the mural to a different nominee. The artist may choose to refuse a mural project for any reason. By accepting the award, the awarded nominee and involved parties agree to have the artist publicly share the award announcement.
Does my wall/building qualify for a free mural?
The mural site should be ready for the mural painting in the year 2021. The mural may or may not be awarded to a site/building that is under construction, or future/potential building or site that does not currently exist. The artist will not accept residential homes as nominations, however a building that has a multi-function use (example: first floor storefront with a loft apartment) may qualify.
Is mural maintenance provided for free?
The mural artist is not responsible for ongoing mural maintenance and/or cost of upkeep of the or mural site (wall, paint or masonry) or damages/vandalism to the site and/or surrounding area/location before, during or after the project time frame. The awarded party may choose to contact the artist to commission these services at an hourly rate.
How do I increase my chances of winning?
This is not a contest or sweepstakes, no purchases are necessary to enter or make a nomination. The number of nominations does not increase your chances of being awarded a mural.
I am interested in a mural larger than 6 feet, if I am nominated does that mean I get an automatic discount?
The free mural is not redeemable for other types of services and/or items of monetary value or any form of payment. If you are interested in commissioning a larger mural, please contact the art at wingspanartist@gmail.com.
Can I pick the design or request changes to the artist’s proposed design?
The free awarded mural is based on accepting a design provided by the artist. If a nominee wants to make changes to the design, or wants a custom mural, then the nominee may not be a good fit for this free mural project, but will be encouraged to contact the artist about mural rates.
I have more questions, who do I contact?
For questions: please contact artist Maddy Fritz via email at wingspanartist@gmail.com, or use the form above to request a virtual call.