Idea 4

4.4 Idea 4: Mount Dora Mural Festival & Grant Program

The City of Mount Dora could host an annual mural festival in Donnelly Park or another nearby area to give residents and visitors an opportunity to see artists creating large-scale artwork in real time. Additional programming could be considered such as live music and food trucks. This could be launched in tandem with a Mural Grant Program.

A Mural Grant Program could subsidize mural creation within the Downtown district through granting property owners up to 25% of the cost of the mural on their property. Funds should be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Applicants should submit their contract with their selected artist and submit proof of final payment to receive the grant. The City could allocate approximately $10,000 annually to this effort and examine the success of the program after two years..

Applications should include: • Images of the proposed wall • Proposed dimensions of the mural • A concept rendering from the selected artist • Proposed budget • Contract with artist