Martin Murals Program

• Mural Placement: 
  • Murals may be placed on public buildings and facilities throughout the County with written County approval. They must be created on exterior walls visible from the public right-of-way or parking lots, as applicable. The AIPP program may also fund murals on private non-residential properties if the appropriate contractual agreements are in place with the property owner(s). All partners in the project, including the property owner, if applicable, must be identified in the application.
• Maintenance and Agreement: 
  • Murals are “temporary” works of art and must be maintained for at least 5 years by the applicant and/or artist. An agreement detailing the project’s terms, design, and maintenance must be signed by both the property owner and the artist. This agreement ensures that murals retain their vibrancy and allows artists to create new works that reflect the evolving perspectives and styles of the community.
• Non-Commercial Nature: 
  • A mural may not use letters, words, numerals, figures, emblems, or logos (or any parts or combinations thereof) to advertise goods, services, or merchandise. These are not commercial signs.
• Funding Distribution: 
  • The applicant will receive 30% of the total committed funds at the start of the project and the remaining 70% upon completion, after a final inspection and approval by the AIPP program staff.
• Project Timeline: 
  • If a project is not fully completed within one year of the County’s initial approval, the funding will be re-allocated to another project. Extensions may be granted under special circumstances upon review by the AIPP program staff.
• Pre-Application Meeting: 
  • Prior to submitting an application, the applicant must schedule a pre-application meeting with the AIPP program staff to discuss project ideas, site selection, design concepts, and to ensure all application requirements are understood.

All artists, as defined in Martin County's Art in Public Places Ordinance No. 1103, Chapter 13 of the General Ordinances and private non-residential properties in Martin County are eligible to apply. Applicants must follow the County’s application review process and meet public art criteria, which may include requirements for public notice, permits, or other approvals in accordance with Growth Management and Public Works regulations.

Applicants are responsible for any fees related to Growth Management or Public Works, including public notices, building permits, and other associated costs. Each project will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and funding is contingent upon approval from both the Public Art Advisory Committee and the Board of County Commissioners.

The number of funded mural projects will depend on available funds. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee funding.

Make sure to include the following required documents in your application:

• Completed Documents:
  • Martin Murals Program Application
  • Budget Worksheet
• Proof of Property Ownership:
  • Proof of ownership of the property
  • For murals on private property, include a signed contract agreement
• Artist Information:
  • Artist biography of no more than one (1) page
  • A current professional resume of no more than two (2) pages emphasizing public art experience and public commissions (if any)
  • A signed disclosure statement regarding any professional or personal relationship with any Martin County official, employee, or advisory committee member
• Visuals:
  • A minimum of one (1) and maximum of three (3) renderings of the proposed mural design. The images shall be in JPG, PNG, 300dpi, 5MB max. Image files must be properly labeled with the artist’s last name and a number (1-3) assigned (e.g.: smith_1.jpg, smith_2.jpg)
  • One (1) photograph of the location site, showing the surroundings, and one (1) photograph of the building or structure where the mural will be placed. The images shall be in JPG, PNG, 300dpi, 5MB max
• Project Details:
  • Project timeline
  • If additional materials such as panels or mixed media are used, you must submit a materials list, drawings, and attachment plans (note that a building permit may be required)
  • Any additional documentation requested by the AIPP program staff during the pre-application meeting