Shark Wall Mural

Lipe Art Park is looking for a new Temporary Mural to be applied to the Shark Wall in Lipe Art Park. This mural will be visible from July 2025 - July 2026.

The Theme is "Art + Invention"

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 25th at 11:59pm

About the Wall: 
The Lipe Art Shark by Brendan Rose is a concrete and steel structure that combines art with utility, and was was unveiled in May 2010. This wall has since served as a canvas for a rotating mural that helps enliven the neighborhood for people who live there and commuters driving to and from work.

Project Description:
Lipe Art Park invites artists to submit proposals for a mural on the Art Shark. Murals on this concrete wall are installed for a one year period under the curation of the Friends of Lipe Art Park (FLAP). The theme this year is "Art + Invention."

The mural site consists of two primary surfaces. Please refer to the attached drawings for details on the size and shape of the surfaces. Artists should use these drawings as the foundation for their design proposals.

Award Amount: $1,250 for one wall - or - $2,500 for both walls
*FLAP will cover supplies cost for painting murals up to $400 per wall. 

Artist Requirements:

• All artists must register with the Syracuse Public Artist Registry - click here

• The Shark Wall template and sizing information can be found here.

• The selected design must be reviewed and approved by the Syracuse Public Art Commission before the design can be printed. FLAP will help endorse and will work with the artist apply for approval.

• All artists must fill out the required Lipe Art Park Shark Wall Mural Proposal Application below.