Murals are a dynamic and impactful form of public art that contribute to the vibrancy of Sarasota’s urban and rural spaces. Embracing murals as a storytelling medium, the City celebrates its cultural heritage while enhancing the visual appeal of both public and private spaces.

The City has recently launched a Call for Walls initiative, seeking blank walls in good condition within city limits to host future mural projects. By partnering with private property owners, the City aims to expand opportunities for high-quality, themed murals that reflect the spirit of Sarasota and its diverse community.

Mural projects are selected through a thoughtful design development process, ensuring each piece aligns with the City’s values while engaging residents and visitors. Whether enhancing pedestrian experience or contributing to cultural tourism, Sarasota’s murals continue to serve as a testament to the City’s dedication to public art and creative expression.

Call for Walls Program

The City of Sarasota Public Art Program is seeking blank walls in good order within the city limits to support future mural projects. If accepted, wall locations will be added to the roster of available properties for consideration of upcoming mural initiatives. 

When private entities partner on the City's mural projects, the following will be considered:

• Property wall is offered for creative expression and original art.
• Property wall must be in good condition and primed before mural installation.
• Property wall must be available for at least two years.
• Property owners must grant permission to the artist and the City Public Art Program to access the property for installation and maintenance, if applicable. (In most cases, the property owner is responsible for maintenance of the artwork for an agreed upon time period.)
• Property owners must enter into an agreement with the artist to make every effort to preserve and protect the artist's work.
• The mural will be selected by the Public Art Committee and Public Art Staff in conjunction with the property owner and the community.

Partnering with the City Public Art Program supports cultural tourism, provides enhances pedestrian engagement to your street, and engages your community. Murals installed on private property must not reflect themes or products associated with the host property and must be original work by a qualified visual artist. 

Mural concepts will be fully vetted through the design development process managed by the City Public Art Program. 

For more information and to be considered for mural opportunities, please email publicart@sarasotafl.gov