Via DCMurals.

Via DCMurals.

The city is once again looking for commercial properties, chronically targeted by graffiti, to beautify through its MuralsDC program. Sadly, private residences are not eligible.

The Department of Public Works put out a call for mural sites this week, with the deadline to submit April 18. For the uninitiated, here’s a description from the program’s site: “MuralsDC is a partnership between DPW and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities … created to help replace illegal graffiti with artistic works, to revitalize sites within the community and to engage young people in a legal activity that promotes respect for public and private property.” Already, 48 murals have been created in ever ward through the program over eight years.

Here are some of the criteria for entering your property:

  • Space must be privately owned (not a private residence) and located in the District of Columbia
  • Owner must consent (via a signed Murals DC Authorization and Consent Form) to donate wall space for at least one year and mural must remain intact for that year
    Space must be a chronic target of graffiti
  • Space must be highly visible from the street

    Find out more here.

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