How To Hire a Muralist
- Browse the Mural Artist Roster.
- Recruit an Artist - Contact the artist for a quick conversation on availability, content, and compensation. See if you are a good fit for each other. Ask them a few questions: what materials will they need? What is the best surface for them to paint on? And, be sure to ask them about their fee. They will know how much to charge you based on the size of your barrier, their materials, and how much time they expect the painting to take. Contact us at publicart@bouldercolorado.gov if you have any questions or need help finding the artist’s contact info.
- Discuss Requirements - Have a conversation about what you’d like to see. But, rely on the artists creativity to develop a really good idea. Then, ask the artist for a quick proposal. This could be just a sketch of some ideas. If you want a full preliminary design of exactly what they are going to create, it is completely appropriate for the artists to require a signed agreement or a design fee up front.
Boulder Sign Code
Be aware of the Boulder Sign Code to ensure your mural is not interpreted as a sign. Generally, if it does not include your establishment’s name, a call to action in text, or imagery immediately associated with what you serve, you should be good to go.
Safety
Make a plan for the project that keeps your artist, staff, and everyone safe.