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Questions about insurance, supplies, lifts, and communication channels were addressed; organizers asked applicants to use email for formal questions and Instagram/website for updates. ### What brush mural fest is 10:02 - Brush Mural Fest is described as Baltimore's hyper-local mural festival created for artists by artists. - Festival is limited to Baltimore City artists (live or work in the city) and centers mentorship, community orientation, and city-focused public art. - Festival includes multiple public and artist-facing events, required participation for selected artists, and a common broad theme for murals. ### Festival purpose and founding 12:42 - Founders (Saba, Jess Langley, Jazz Ehrenberg) created Brush to fill gaps in local mural opportunities and to provide paid opportunities. - Primary goals: beautify Baltimore, create paid mural opportunities, and bridge experienced muralists with emerging artists to facilitate learning-by-doing mentorship. - Emphasis on sharing industry tools and resources and increasing access for emerging artists who otherwise face barriers to entry. ### Organizing team and partners 15:25 - Leadership: Saba (Executive Director), Caroline/Karo (Artist Engagement Manager) as primary artist contact. - Additional team: Stacey Handler (strategy/funding), Eliza (marketing manager), Saz Ross (events coordinator/incubator organizer). - Festival relies on partners, sponsors, arts districts, volunteers, community facilitators, vendors, and alumni; organizers expressed gratitude for community support. ### Program format: teams, roles, and mentorship 18:34 - Every mural is painted by a two-person team: a Pro (experienced muralist) paired with a Rising Star (emerging artist). - Pros must be 18+, live or work in Baltimore City, have mural experience and assistant/crew management experience, be eager to teach, and be available for required dates. - Rising Stars must be 18+, live or work in Baltimore City, can be beginners with no prior mural experience, must be committed to becoming professional muralists, and must attend required events including the incubator program. - Application routes are separate for Pros and Rising Stars; organizers prioritize applicants who self-identify as underrepresented minorities. ### Location for 2026 21:51 - Proposed 2026 location is Fells Point, specifically a large green wall at the Saints and Sinners Tattoo building and adjacent parking lot. - Plan is for a cluster of murals (target 6–10 murals depending on final funding), with festival celebration in front of the murals in the parking lot. - Organizers noted final confirmation is pending one final signature but shared the location publicly and plan announcements on website and Instagram. ### Key dates and timeline 24:27 - Festival reveal and celebration: September 26 (likely 12:00–15:00); applicants asked to block the full day. - Applications open: June 1 and close: June 18; selected artists announced around July 1. - Painting window: two weeks in mid-September (exact painting dates confirmed later); one community paint day on September 10 as part of Bromo's September Art Walk (optional). - Post-festival: one final check-in/exit interview one week after the festival for feedback. ### Required commitments and events 26:39 - Estimated time commitment for Pros is ~30 hours, including a mix of virtual and in-person required events. - Required events include an artist orientation (early July), an in-person artist meet-and-greet (mid-July), and the Rising Star incubator program (three-day, end of July). - Regular check-ins with Caroline/Karo will occur; Rising Stars must attend the incubator and are encouraged to participate even if not selected. - Pro responsibilities: design and lead installation of the mural and ensure final mural quality; Rising Stars assist and learn but are not responsible for design. ### Application, eligibility, and selection details 30:41 - Applicants apply as either Pro or Rising Star; applications are intended to be simple with portfolio samples and questions about experience and intent. - Pros must be first-time participants as a Pro (previous Pros are not eligible to reapply as Pros), and Rising Stars must wait two years before applying again as a Pro. - Eligibility requires living or working in Baltimore City; the application will include questions to clarify 'work in Baltimore City' for those without a physical studio. - Pros must have or be willing to obtain general liability insurance; Rising Stars do not need insurance. - Organizers may request follow-up video interviews for supplemental information if needed during review. ### Compensation, mural size, and budgeting 32:08 - Pro stipend: $4,700 per mural; Rising Star stipend: $1,000. - Typical mural size: ~200 square feet (small-to-medium) intended to be completable within the two-week painting window. - Stipend for Pros is intended to cover paint, supplies, and project expenses; organizers estimate roughly $500 of the Pro stipend goes toward supplies. - Organizers emphasized ensuring fair pay and noted funding decisions will determine final number of murals but guaranteed at least six murals. ### Communications, support, and incubator access 37:14 - Primary contact for artists: support@brushmuralfest.com (goes to Caroline/Karo); backup: hello@brushmuralfest.com (Saba). - Organizers requested email for formal questions rather than Instagram DMs; Instagram and website are primary public update channels. - Accepted artists will be organized in a WhatsApp group for operational communication; incubator program is open to applicants and especially required for participating Rising Stars. - Applicants not selected as Rising Stars are still invited to the incubator; Pros not selected may attend but content may be less relevant. ### Logistics: supplies, lifts, insurance, and other provisions 44:10 - Rising Stars are not required to provide supplies; they should arrive ready to learn and assist. - Pro stipend must cover paints and supplies; organizers will provide lifts or scaffolding if required and that cost will not be deducted from the $4,700 stipend. - Anti-graffiti coating may be provided by organizers depending on location; insurance requirements reiterated: Pros must have general liability coverage or be willing to purchase it upon acceptance. - Organizers advised checking insurance certificates/portals to verify coverage type and offered to discuss individual schedule constraints via email. ### Closing and post-meeting items 47:48 - Recording will be posted on the website for reference; organizers will announce applications and workshops on Instagram and the website. - Organizers encouraged applications from attendees and thanked the community; final logistics and workshop locations to be determined and shared later. - After the formal close, organizers remained available for lingering questions and confirmed next steps: apply June 1, monitor Instagram/website, contact via email for specifics.