Oklahoma City, OK – Arts Council Oklahoma City is searching for talented artists from the BIPOC community (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) to participate in the Fresh Paint Mural Project at the 59th annual Festival of the Arts.
In partnership with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Fresh Paint Mural Project will connect five local, BIPOC artists with prominent art mentors in the Oklahoma City area. Those artists will each create an 8’ x 8’ mural, which will be displayed at the 2025 Festival of the Arts, and a public vote will be held to determine the community’s favorite mural.
“The Fresh Paint Mural Project is an outstanding opportunity for young artists looking to take their careers to the next level,” said ACOKC Events Coordinator Avery Matney. “Our community is overflowing with incredible talent, and we’re thrilled to provide an outlet for artists to express themselves creatively.”
The competition is open to anyone in the Oklahoma City metro area ages 18 – 25. All participants must be from the BIPOC community.
“Oklahoma City is wonderfully diverse and Fresh Paint aims to celebrate the views and perspectives represented across our community,” said ACOKC Executive Director Angela Cozby. “We’re thrilled to partner with the OKC Thunder to allow artists the full creative freedom to paint a masterpiece that showcases their unique worldview.”
Selected artists will attend paint days at the OKC Farmers Public Market and will be coached by art mentors Jasmine Jones and Leondre Lattimore through every step of the process.
“We’re grateful to have two top-tier local artists serving as mentors to the next generation of OKC artists,” said Art Moves Director Erin Clemons. “Having Jasmine and Leondre working alongside these young artists will help them tap into their potential and bring their creations to life.”
Applications are open until November 15 and all submissions must include at least three (3) examples of the artist’s work. Artists can apply at artscouncilokc.com.
Fresh Paint Mural Project pictures are available here.
If you would like to schedule an interview to discuss this topic, please contact Will Hutchison, Communications Director, at WHutchison@ArtsCouncilOKC.com.
For more information please contact Arts Council Oklahoma City at 405-270-4848 or visit ArtsCouncilOKC.com.
About Arts Council Oklahoma City
Arts Council Oklahoma City is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bringing the arts and the community together through free or low-cost cultural events and various arts outreach activities that impact underserved populations. Each year, Arts Council OKC events, programs, and services reach nearly one million Oklahoma City residents and visitors.
About Festival of the Arts
Festival of the Arts, a production of Arts Council Oklahoma City, would not be possible without the support of our Presenting Sponsors: MidFirst Bank and Inasmuch Foundation, Official Sponsor: Devon Energy, and Associate Sponsors: Heartland, ICG, OG&E, M3t, Oklahoma City Thunder, The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City Farmers Public Market, OKC Parks and Recreation Department, Ozarka Water Company, Paycom, S&S Promotions, Republic National Distributing Company, Toucan Productions, and Tyler Media.