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 "Home"

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 24th 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:
FLAP invites artists to submit proposals for this year's theme is “Home.” Artists are asked to submit a written proposal and sketch. Submissions are to be made for both sides of the Shark Wall. Please refer to the Lipe Shark Wall Template.pdf for details on the size and shape of this surface. A stipend of $3500 will be awarded for the Shark Wall. Lipe has partnerships with Sherwin Williams and The Art Store which offer discounts to artists.

Proposal Terms & Requirements:

• Submit a written proposal and design to this form by the deadline.

• Proposals should reflect this year's theme.

• Proposals should include a mockup of the design on the template provided.

• The selected design must be reviewed and approved by the Syracuse Public Art  Commission before painting can commence. 

• All artists must sign a project agreement form if design is approved.

About Lipe Art Park: 

Lipe Art Park is an intriguing blend of public art projects, outdoor venue, and  recreational space, sprawling across approximately 2 acres in the city’s Near West Side Arts District. Established on June 1, 2007, the park’s goal was to transform an urban vacant lot into a vibrant space for community engagement and creative expression. Over the years, it has hosted seasonal exhibitions and temporary installations. In 2025, Lipe was acquired by the Syracuse Parks Department, making this the only official art park in Syracuse.

About FLAP

Friends of Lipe Park (FLAP) is a volunteer organization whos’ mission is to promote increased community engagement and usage of the Lipe Art Park by advocating for art events and art projects within the park. For the annual call for new temporary artwork in Lipe, FLAP works with the Syracuse Parks Conservancy, the Syracuse Parks Department, and Syracuse Public Art Commission to make this happen. Funding is supported through CNY Arts, Tomorrow's Neighbors Today, and the Delavan and Gear Factory’s Open Studio fundraising efforts.