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do we get started?You've come to the right place. This web site is loaded with information to help get your mural project off the ground. Some of the things you'll need to consider include finding a location for your mural, securing funding, selecting a muralist, and getting community/city approval. This site should help you get organized and provide leads on finding a muralist and funding your project. How do I find a muralist for my project? For a directory of local muralists click on the following link: http://www.pcad.edu/mural/muralists.html How much will it cost? This depends on the size and level of detail and is usually calculated based on square footage (estimated range of $35-$75 per sq. ft.), some muralists calculate a daily rate (estimated range of $500-$600 per day). Other factors involved in calculating the cost include the use of scaffolding, wall preparation, interior or exterior, access to site, and travel expenses for the muralist. A professional muralist will be able to give you an estimate based on the specifications of the project. How do I raise money for a mural project? Grants from government and foundation sources Corporate sponsors Local corporations Private donors For a list of charitable organizations and foundations that provide grants and funding go to: www.pcad.edu/mural/links.html What type of paint should I use? While the types of paint and manufacturers used varies per artist, here are some of the companies muralists listed on our site use: Artex NovaColor:www.novacolorpaint.com Liquitex: www.liquitex.com/techniques/mural_surface.cfm Golden Artist Colors, Inc.: www.goldenpaints.com, 1-800-959-6543 How long will it take? Generally murals take anywhere from 2 to 4 months to complete. The process includes: time to design, make changes, and approve a final sketch before the mural execution. The time frame for exterior murals is also dependent on weather conditions. I'm a fine artist and would like to learn how to paint murals. How do I get started? Pennsylvania College of Art & Design offers a Mural Painting Professional Program. Students take two 1-credit courses - one in Methods & Materials, one in Mural Painting, and a 1-day workshop that's loaded with valuable information on organizing a community-based mural project. Click here to check current course listings: www.pcad.edu/c_adult.html *Complete the entire Professional Program in just two weeks during the summer. I'm an artist who would like to teach a course or workshop in the Mural Painting Professional Program at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. What do I need to do to apply for a teaching position? If you're interested in teaching a course or workshop, please send a cover letter, resume, and work samples to Tracy Beyl, Mural Resource Project Coordinator, PCA&D, 204 N. Prince Street, P.O. Box 59, Lancaster, PA 17608-0059 or email to tbeyl@pcad.edu What steps do I take to be listed on the Mural Resource Project Web site? We're always looking for new talent to add to our current listing of muralists. Click on: www.pcad.edu/mural/muralists.html Then click on "online application" Complete the application and submit. Also submit one jpeg of a recent mural that we can post next to your contact information on the website. For more mural questions, visit the following sites: www.muralarts.org/about/faq.php www.lamurals.org/MCLATechnical/Mortimer2.html For more information please contact:
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