Call for Artists: Community Mural Project

Halperin Park is seeking proposals from local artists to create a new mural at our East Dock offices. The mural will celebrate Oak Cliff’s neighborhoods, landmarks, history, and cultural significance, reflecting the diversity and depth of the community as a whole. We are looking for artwork that is place-based, inclusive, and community-rooted - a visual story that honors Oak Cliff’s past while reflecting its present and future.


Project Overview

The selected mural should:

  • Reflect Oak Cliff’s history, landmarks, and cultural importance

  • Represent the breadth of Oak Cliff, highlighting multiple neighborhoods, stories, and experiences

  • Be original, engaging, and appropriate for a public-facing community space

  • Art must reflect Oak Cliff neighborhoods on both sides of I-35

Eligibility

  • Open to local artists with a connection to Oak Cliff or the surrounding area

  • Individual artists or artist teams are welcome to apply

    Location:
    Halperin Park Offices — East Dock
    900 Clarendon Dr, Dallas, TX 75203 

    Wall Dimensions:

    19’ 4.5” wide

    14’ high

Timeline

  • Proposal Deadline: March 9th

  • Selection Process: March 10th - March 16th 

  • Announcement: March 20th

  • Mural Deadline: April 3rd  

  • Installation Timeline: March 20th - April 3rd

  • Completion Event: A small ribbon-cutting reception and community mixer will take place once the mural is finished

Submission Requirements

Please submit:

  • A brief written proposal describing your mural concept

  • Sketches or visual references (can be rough)

  • A short artist bio, connection to Oak Cliff, and examples of past work 

  • Proposed budget for materials

Compensation

  • Selected artist will be paid $2,000

  • Materials will be paid up to $500

Submissions Are Now Closed

Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to submit a proposal. We’re grateful for the thoughtful submissions we received and our team is currently reviewing them. Selected applicants will be contacted with next steps.