street art scooop #31
your weekly scooop of mural & street art, opps, events, & media
Welcome to your weekly scooop of mural and street art, opps, events, and media curated by the BE team. Since 2012, Beautify Earth has supported art on the streets through local art productions, networks, and media. Edited by Moral Masuoka. Header art by Mary Iverson. View on our website for the full street art scoop experience.
sound scooop
Give this album a listen while you read this week’s scooop.
On repeat this week is the 1972 ablbum 'Introspection' by Luiz Bonfá (1922–2001). Bonfá was a Brazilian guitarist and composer renowned for his role in the development of bossa nova. His guitar style blended classical training with Brazilian rhythms, creating a distinctive, emotive sound.
artist of the week
Mary Iverson
Seattle, WA, US
My paintings explore the balance between the environment and industrial activities, inspiring conversations about our complicated relationship with nature. I enjoy designing murals that bring nature and color into industrial spaces. My main sources of inspiration are the three magnificent National Parks close to home: Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades National Parks, and the colorful geometry of the Port of Seattle.
feast your eyes on this
‘When we’re gone’ new work in Griffith, Australia for @bannalanefestival 2025
media finds to feed your mind
READ -- Graffiti Ethos: The Art of Disobedience.
by Giulia Blocal, Beyond the Walls -- "This month’s editorial was sparked by the graffiti film “The Art of Disobedience”, created by and about Rome’s graffiti king, GECO—a documentary currently touring cinemas across Italy and Europe. The film serves as a starting point for a reflection on the ethos of graffiti, what has always fascinated me about this world, and what we can learn from it." Read more
READ -- How This City’s Private Sector Is Rewriting The Rules Of Public Art
by Byron Armstrong, Forbes -- "In a city celebrated for its cultural diversity, Toronto’s most compelling art experiences are increasingly unfolding far beyond traditional museums and galleries. They pulse through the rush of commuters at Union Station, resonate in the bustling corridors of suburban shopping malls, and transform sterile office plazas into destinations. This shift isn’t accidental – it’s driven by a pioneering coalition of private sector giants and grassroots arts organizers who are proving that commerce and culture, far from being at odds, can create vibrant, accessible, and deeply meaningful artistic encounters for millions." Check It Out
READ -- "Siempre Aprendiendo" Mural Unveiling
in Madison, WI
by Isthmus -- New Mural by Richie Morales in Madison, WI unveiled by Madison Public Art Project. Learn More
READ -- Coming Soon: Main Street America Academy
by Main Street America -- "The future of Main Street learning is almost here, and it starts with a bold new chapter. We’re excited to share that the Main Street America Institute (MSAI) is evolving to become the Main Street America Academy. This change is more than just a rebrand. It’s a complete reimagining of how we support Main Street leaders and practitioners across the country." See Announcement
BOOK CLUB - Philosophies of Art & Beauty: Selected Readings in Aesthetics from Plato to Heidegger
edited by Albert Hofstadter & Richard Kuhns -- "This anthology is remarkable not only for the selections themselves, among which the Schelling and the Heidegger essays were translated especially for this volume, but also for the editors' general introduction and the introductory essays for each selection, which make this volume an invaluable aid to the study of the powerful, recurrent ideas concerning art, beauty, critical method, and the nature of representation." Add to TBR
donate your wall to support local art ecosystems
Beautify Earth is looking for wall partners to donate their walls for the following community art programs. Interested parties can email hello@beautifyearth.com or learn more here --
Reflections on the 2025 LA Fires [SANTA MONICA, CA + PASADENA, CA]: a series of murals reflecting on community experiences of the 2025 LA fires.
Finish what matters [LOS ANGELES, CA]: a collaborative mural reflecting on finishing what matters. Inspired by DaVinci's Last Supper and in partnership with an independent filmamker.
Blue Earth Street Art [LONG BEACH, CA + GLASGOW, SCOTLAND + GLOBAL]: a mural and street art program connecting people to underwater ecosystems and communities through original artwork by artists who critically engage with marine ecosystems.
Community walls [GLOBAL]: spaces for early career and non-professional artists to work on new techniques and ideas.
get connected at these events
MURAL Festival
June 5 - 15, 2025
Montreal, Canada
"MURAL is a nonprofit organization based in Montreal, whose mission is to make street art more accessible. It produces MURAL Festival, a public art festival that takes place alongside Montreal’s Saint-Laurent Boulevard every year in June. The festival features large murals, musical shows, digital installations, and technology-centric exhibitions."
Global Placemaking Summit
June 8 - 11, 2025
Toronto, Canada
"The Global Placemaking Summit in Toronto is a unique opportunity to learn from, support, and shape the global placemaking movement. The Summit will be hosted by leaders and an amazing local team of Toronto Placemaking leaders and organizations working in collaboration with Placemaking Canada and PlacemakingX."
Edinburgh International Mural Festival
June 11 - 15, 2025
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
"Welcome to the Edinburgh International Mural Festival (EIMF), where art meets community in the heart of Scotland. As a premier Mural Festival and Arts Organisation, EIMF will curate and create thought-provoking and engaging public artworks throughout the city." Launching at the Paper Factory during Hidden Door Festival.
The Tag Conference New York City
June 13 - 14, 2025
New York City, NY, US
"The Tag Conference returns to New York City with an exceptional line-up of speakers and a singular focus: honoring the legacy of fallen NYC writers whose impact endures in the city and resonates around the world."
fresh opps
THE EVOLUTION GRANT
apply by: June 6, 2025
compensation: $1,000
location: Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
about: Art Fluent’s grant cycle is now open to individual artists through an international open call. The Evolution Grant will provide unrestricted funding to an individual artist with recognized artistic excellence in fine art media and a demonstrated commitment to their art.
Tofino Mural RFQ
apply by: June 10, 2025
compensation: $25,000
location: Tofino, British Columbia, Canada
about: The District of Tofino (The District) invites proposals from professional mural artists from Western Canada (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba and the Northern Territories (Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut), to create a permanent mural design that is reflective of the community, ecology and culture of Tofino, BC.
Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center Public Art Mural RFQ
apply by: June 10, 2025
compensation: $50,000
location: San Franciso, CA, US
about: The City of South San Francisco invites qualified artists or artist teams to submit their qualifications for the design and creation of a public art mural to be located at the Orange Memorial Park Aquatic Center. This project is intended to enhance the visual and cultural identity of the area and foster community engagement.
Native birds & worker justice
apply by: June 12, 2025
compensation: TBD
location: Alexandira, VA, US
about: A mural to highlight the connection between environmental and labor justice.
Edinburgh Public Art Panel
apply by: June 15, 2025
compensation: hourly
location: Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
about: We are seeking a freelance practising artist to serve as a member of the Public Art Panel. The artist will be involved in the review of proposals and plans submitted for public art projects in Edinburgh and will be required to participate in panel discussions to evaluate submissions; offering insight into the quality, innovation, and feasibility of proposals from their own perspective as a practising artist.
Southern University Law Canter Library RFP
apply by: June 15, 2025
compensation: $65,000
location: Baton Rouge, LA, US
about: The Oliver B. Spellman Library, undergoing significant renovation and expansion, includes the Civil Rights Room, a space dedicated to commemorating the struggle for civil rights and the Law Center’s integral role in this ongoing fight. The commissioned artwork will serve as the centerpiece of the Civil Rights Rooms within the Oliver B. Spellman Library, embodying the rich legacy and ongoing pursuit of civil rights and social justice.
Prairie Ronde Artist Residency
apply by: June 15, 2025
compensation: $2,500
location: Vicksburg, MI, US
about: We’re looking for individuals who are highly independent, engaged and curious. We do not limit our residency to any specific medium, but rather are looking for diverse artists who can creatively interact with The Mill.
Hopkins Bird Mural Project RFQ
apply by: June 16, 2025
compensation: three seperate $2,000 comissions
location: Hopkins, MN, US
about: The Hopkins Bird Mural Project is intended to draw attention to birds threatened by climate change and support the community of Hopkins through creative placemaking at key sites where public art can meet a variety of specific goals.
29th Annual NO DEAD ARTISTS group show
apply by: June 16, 2025
compensation: n/a
location: New Orleans, LA, US
about: FERRARA SHOWMAN GALLERY proudly hosts the 29th iteration of our annual call for artists: NO DEAD ARTISTS International Juried Exhibition of Contemporary Art. The exhibition participants are selected by an ever-changing group of three prestigious arts professionals. The exhibition itself is installed in the gallery September 17 through October 18.
2025-2029 WA Public Artist Roster
apply by: June 17, 2025
compensation: n/a
location: Washington, US
about: The Art in Public Places program seeks a diverse range of artists to create artworks for state agencies, colleges, universities, and public schools throughout Washington state. The Public Artist Roster is our main tool for choosing artists for our public art commissions. It is a list of artists who pre-qualify to create artworks through our program. Open to national artits.
support local street art programs
Beautify Earth was built by and for our community with a shared vision of supporting local artists and street art initiatives. Our team is committed to not only creating more art in communties but advancing practices of how and why we produce art in public space. Every donation makes a difference and allows us to support more artists and engage more communities. To discuss supporting at a larger scale or partnerships please email hello@beautifyearth.com.
BEverse: a digital hub facilitating the creation and exploration of local art, artists, walls, and resources
Beautify schools: creating murals in schools with local artists to promote arts education and self-expression
Blue Earth Art: connecting communities to marine ecosystems through local mural and street art initiatives around the world
Santa Monica Mural Arts: promoting opportunities for artists and the community to engage with and develop street art that reflects the history, spirit, and people of Santa Monica
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