I am Looking for Mural Host Sites! Do you want to be a Host?

Painted, Illustrated, and Print Work by Duluth, MN Artist Ginger Juel

Open Call! I need 10 Mural Host Sites for a 2026 Mural Trail Map

Why be a Mural Host? Intentional public art on the side of your building, or interior walls turn industrial cold spaces into vibrant, eye-catching destinations—ones that become a go-to spot for tourists and locals. In a city like Duluth, where tourism thrives, a mural can quickly become an experience in its own right, drawing in people eager for a perfect selfie backdrop and helping your business stand out.

But it's not just about aesthetics; it's about creating a sense of community. Murals make spaces feel more welcoming and connected, showing locals and visitors alike that this is a place that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

By hosting a mural project you can expect a process that looks like this:

• determine location and size

• decide if you will involve your team in the process, making it an inspiring team-building event or rely on my talented artist team to deliver a vibrant mural

• determine if your mural will be painted or applied as printed vinyl or wallpaper *painted murals are at no cost to host sites

• four to six weeks is the expected production and installation timeline during a selected timeframe of your choosing

Murals can also raise awareness of important causes, reflect the local culture and history, and invite everyone to experience art in their daily lives, without the need for a gallery. They're a powerful way to show your business is invested in the local community while also sparking conversations and foot traffic.

In addition to boosting morale, murals fill dull, lifeless blank walls with vibrant, purposeful art. And best of all, this can all be done at no cost to you—a free, custom piece that enhances your business’s visibility, reputation, and ties to the Duluth / Superior community.

Let’s create something beautiful that tells a story, makes an impact, and keeps people coming back.

Benefits: You will be listed on my yearly illustrated & printed Mural Trail Map which is a free promotional tool to be distributed to the public. If you’re selected as a host site there will be a celebratory opening promoted to the media, public, funders, volunteers and supporters. The debut year of the Mural Trail Map will be December 2025.

We are seeking ten host sites for public murals through 2026 & one of these mural opportunities may be for you!

Apply Today to Host a Mural