Program Overview

The Mural Apprenticeship Program is a New Haven-based initiative designed to train working artists in the art of mural making.

The program is a hands-on learning experience over an immersive six-weeks of training. Apprentices will work alongside a professional teaching artist to gain on the job work experience with creating and installing a large-scale artwork at a local site in the city.

Learn more about the program here.

Mural Theme:

Climate Change and rising temperatures in cities.

Application Deadline:

Sunday, March 31, 2024, 11:59pm EST. 

All applicants will be notified about the program by early April 2024.

Eligibility Requirements

• Have limited or no previous mural experience, but a history of visual art-making is preferred (ie. street art, fine art, illustration, mixed media, drawing, painting, graffiti, etc).

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Live in New Haven, Connecticut

• Be physically able to lift and carry material, climb ladders, paint large surfaces, and work outside. 

• Be willing to operate a lift, with supervision, that can go up to 3 stories high

• Able to commit to at least 1 week of solid work on site

• Complete the online application form  

• Provide 3-6 work samples of artistic ability or a link to a portfolio website/social media page of artwork

Stipends:

The program will be offering $1,500 individual stipends to 4 apprentices living in New Haven to work with and learn from an experienced muralist on a public art project.