UPPER DARBY MURAL ARTS PILOT PROGRAM
Interested Property Owners
This is a once in a generation opportunity to help us beautify the community while also giving back!
If you are interested in learning more or are a property owner in Upper Darby Township that is interested in being the location of a future mural, please send us an email at udtjorganization@gmail.com.
The current pilot program is full, however we are still accepting property applications for future record,
We will regularly discuss the mural plans and design with you prior to installation giving you a stake in the design process.
Upon completion of the mural, we usually hold a dedication, providing us with the opportunity to publicly thank all of the parties involved.
We will use reasonable efforts to maintain the mural once it is completed.
U.D.T.J. may schedule an interview with you to learn more about the location and project proposals.
Artwork Goals:
Artwork(s) should do at least ONE of the following:
Create excitement and interest for the community,
Express a message that displays hope, equity, love, and/or a sense of community,
Honor and commemorate the rich history of the Township and the community,
Celebrate the diversity in the community,
Inspire residents through their unique cultural heritage and give the communities spaces in which they feel represented and seen.
Following the selection process community groups/organizations will provide feedback on designs and will be communicated to the property owners and U.D.T.J.
Once a theme/design is decided on by the property owner and U.D.T.J. a call for artists will be announced.
Applications for additional sites will be accepted on a rolling basis depending on availability and funds following the initial application deadline.
Interested Artists
Project Summary:
The UDTJ Mural Arts Program seeks to empower young and future artists to become the next generation of community artisits!
The applications for the 2024 Mural Arts program are now closed!
All application materials can be submitted via the google form link below.
Artwork Goals:
Artwork(s) should do at least ONE of the following:
Create excitement and interest for the community,
Express a message that displays hope, equity, love, and/or a sense of community,
Honor and commemorate the rich history of the Township and the community,
Celebrate the diversity in the community,
Inspire residents through their unique cultural heritage and give the communities spaces in which they feel represented and seen.
The artwork must be durable, low maintenance, and appropriate for the location. The artist should take into consideration the high amounts of pedestrian traffic and the proximity to transportation hubs.
UDTJ will work with the property owner to establish basic guidelines for the artists. Initial prohibitions on art include but are not limited to:
- Nudity,
- Hate symbols or partisan political messages,
Artwork of cultural and social movements regardless of politicization will still be considered.
Budget:
The current budget for the program is total around $2,000 - $4,000 per mural. The budget includes all costs associated with the murals including, but not limited to: artist’s design fee, artist stipends, travel, materials, fabrication costs, and installation of the work. UDTJ is a fiscally sponsored non-profit under Amistad Law Project and will fund the entire cost of the mural at no expense to the artist.
Artist Eligibility:
The project is open to all artists in or around Upper Darby Township, age 18 and over, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disability. High school students are eligible with parental permission. Artist teams are eligible to apply, including teams of artists from multiple disciplines.