ARTIST RESOURCES

PSAA is a small non-profit. We have limited resources to connect with artist directly, however we have compiled a compressive presentation that goes through all the basics of mural production including: Mural Process Overview, Permissions & Permits, Design & Community Engagement, Supplies, Site Evaluation, Wall Prep, Safety & Public Interaction and Design Transfer Methods.

This virtual workshop presented by Tiffany Conklin, PSAA Executive Director, and long -time Portland muralist, Alex Chiu, sharing steps on taking original artwork and scaling it up to a mural. Includes tips from buying paint, getting your project approved, to involving community members. Presented virtually on April 14, 2022 for the City of Beaverton. Approximately 2 hours in duration. Learn more at www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Arts

PSAA ARTIST ROSTER + MAILING LIST

If you are an artist working large-scale, we would love to connect with you. Send us an email with 6-8 work samples (preferably large-scale) to be added to our Artist Roster for PSAA’s Commissions & Community Project Artist List. When clients approach PSAA looking for artists to commission, or PSAA is planning a Community Art Project, we pull from these rosters to make a specialized lists that matches project needs and preferences. PSAA’s roster is not public. We have over 250 artists, mainly local and regional on the roster at this time.

Sign up with your email address to receive the PSAA announcements that include Calls to Artists, Project Notifications, Volunteering Opportunities, Local Events, and more!

SUPPLY RESOURCES

PAINT OPTIONS

For community murals on a tight budget, PSAA recommends using Metro Paint. Metro Paint is specially-crafted paint made from recycling old paint.

Search for “mis-tints ” at Miller Paint or other local paint stores. Mis-tints are paints that are unused or returned by customers because they're not the right color match or finish. Still great quality paint, but at a fraction of the price! PSAA often uses mis-tint paint to prepare a base coat our community mural walls.

Portland Projector Rental

Rates to rent a projector start at $99 for a day, $250 for a week.

CLEAR COATING

There are multiple options for clear coating and UV protection. PSAA often uses Vandlguard or SPARC brands.

PORTLAND MURAL PERMITTING

OPTION 1: GET A CITY MURAL PERMIT

• Start process at least 1-2 months before painting

• Mural Permit Fee (usually $50)

• Fill out mural permit application

• Host a ‘neighborhood meeting’ in a public place

• Design review not required (finished murals are inspected to ensure they’re not ads)

• Murals can only be painted on certain types of properties (check with the city)

• Artist keeps VARA rights

For assistance check out PSAA’S GUIDE TO CITY OF PORTLAND MURAL PERMITS

See the City of Portland’s website for more details and downloadable applications

OPTION 2: GET A RACC WAIVER

• Get an art easement from RACC

• No fee

• If approved, RACC provides matching funding

• Community support needed

• Mural design must be submitted beforehand

• Design reviewed by RACC's Design Review Committee

• RACC can approve murals in all areas of the city

• Artist must waive VARA rights

• Mural becomes a part of the City’s public art collection

See the RACC’s website for more details and downloadable applications.

BENEFITS OF MURALS

• Murals call attention to businesses and neighborhoods
• Murals improve the quality of public space for everyone to enjoy
• Murals can document and honor local histories
• Murals can highlight local communities and icons
• Murals create a unique sense of place and community identity
• Murals and art districts often become tourist attractions
• Murals can showcase local artistic talent, or infuse a local scene with more diverse art created by people from around the world
• Murals help support the local economy by supporting artists and promoting tourism
• Community murals can provide a platform for community involvement and interaction
• Murals foster pride and build neighborhood and city identities