Welcome to your weekly scooop of mural & street art, opps, events, and media curated by the BE team. Since 2012, Beautify Earth has supported art on the streets through local art productions and digital media. Edited by Moral Masuoka. Header art by Alec DeJesus.
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"Hermanos Gutiérrez is a two-piece band formed of the brothers Alejandro and Estevan Gutiérrez.Taking influence from 1950's Latin America Sound they transfer the listeners to journeys through beautiful landscapes." Sonido Cósmico is their latest album (2024) produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys.
Born in Chicago and raised in Peoria, IL, artist Alec DeJesus turned to art as a means of escaping a rough upbringing, and focuses on enveloping a very real message of “strength and pride through perseverance” in his vibrant paintings and murals. Alec moved to Dallas, Texas in 2018 to pursue a full-time career as a muralist and fine art painter. Within the first week of moving, his work began showing in various local galleries, exhibits and events in the Dallas metroplex. Once shutdowns began in 2020, the focus shifted from gallery exhibits into murals. There he found a voice in sharing experiences and human connection through vibrant colors and symbolic animals and figures. Mainly self taught, Alec uses brush and spray paint intuitively to create expressive and surreal artworks with a focus on energetic marks and emotion. All works are free handed to allow the mind and body to directly translate to his surfaces. Studio paintings have been shown locally and nationally with many now belonging in both public and private collections. His murals have been commissioned by large companies like Starbucks, Service King, Trust For Public Land and international design firms like DIRTT Environmental Solutions; as well as local organizations and universities nationally. Currently Alec is working as an independent artist out of Dallas, Texas.
by Melissa Hellmann, The Guardian -- "Titled the Philadelphians, the 10 portraits recognize the contributions of the city’s immigrant communities." Check It Out
by Giulia Blocal, Beyond the Walls -- A special edition for paid members that includes a transcribed panel from CVTà Street Fest. As a paying subscriber, we highly recommend this publication and encourage you to support independent writers through a paid subscription. Read more
by Denison -- "Denison BFA student Mel Wienandt ’26 unveiled an 800-square-foot mural in downtown Newark, Ohio, this spring, partnering with Newark groups to paint a thought-provoking work that claimed space for pride, resistance, and dignity." Learn More
by Patricia Phillips, Artforum, 1988 -- Ideas around supporting independent art (not for a commission or commercial benefit) in public spaces have been top of mind and prompted me to revisit this essay's critical perspective that still feels remarkably accurate. "Democratic" processes are still prevalent in public art but aggressively so with murals. This complex topic requires a longer form discussion but we encourage you to read this article in the meantime. Read on
by Jackie Andres, Colossal -- "Artists Javier de Riba and María López are the artistic duo behind Reskate. Primarily based in Barcelona, both artists travel throughout the year, visiting different corners of the world to complete projects to “raise awareness of care for culture, nature, and peace.” Read full article
June 5 - 15, 2025
Montreal, Canada
"MURAL is a nonprofit organization based in Montreal, whose mission is to make street art more accessible. It produces MURAL Festival, a public art festival that takes place alongside Montreal’s Saint-Laurent Boulevard every year in June. The festival features large murals, musical shows, digital installations, and technology-centric exhibitions."
June 11 - 15, 2025
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
"Welcome to the Edinburgh International Mural Festival (EIMF), where art meets community in the heart of Scotland. As a premier Mural Festival and Arts Organisation, EIMF will curate and create thought-provoking and engaging public artworks throughout the city." Launching at the Paper Factory during Hidden Door Festival.
June 13 - 14, 2025
New York City, NY, US
"The Tag Conference returns to New York City with an exceptional line-up of speakers and a singular focus: honoring the legacy of fallen NYC writers whose impact endures in the city and resonates around the world."
June 13 - 15, 2025
Frauenfeld, Switzerland
"Look forward to breathtaking works of art that will transform Frauenfeld into a living canvas. International artists will create their unique works live on site. Experience the creative energy up close and enjoy the diverse supporting program with music, workshops, and culinary highlights."
June 18 - 25, 2025
Sun Prairie, WI, US
"We are thrilled to be able to feature the artwork of nine talented artists from across the country who will bring their vision to life on the Washington Mills building this summer. Each one with their own unique style influenced by our own Georgia O’Keeffe. We encourage you to get to know them, follow them and support their art in Sun Prairie and beyond."
Beautify Earth is looking for wall partners to donate their walls for the following community art programs. Interested parties can email hello@beautifyearth.com or learn more here --
Reflections on the 2025 LA Fires [SANTA MONICA, CA + PASADENA, CA]: a series of murals reflecting on community experiences of the 2025 LA fires.
Finish what matters [LOS ANGELES, CA]: a collaborative mural reflecting on finishing what matters. Inspired by DaVinci's Last Supper and in partnership with an independent filmamker.
Blue Earth Street Art [LONG BEACH, CA + GLASGOW, SCOTLAND + GLOBAL]: a mural and street art program connecting people to underwater ecosystems and communities through original artwork by artists who critically engage with marine ecosystems.
Community walls [GLOBAL]: open spaces for early career and non-professional artists to work on new techniques and ideas.
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apply by: June 23, 2025
compensation: $30,000
location: Victoria, Canada
about: Women in Street Art (WISA) program calls for submissions We are calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from street artists across Victoria to participate in the Women in Street Art (WiSA) program. Submissions must include artwork examples representing the artist’s original work and reflect artistic excellence, innovation and originality.
apply by: June 23, 2025
compensation: $1200.00 CAD
location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
about: The Mississauga Arts Council’s (MAC) Murals with MAC program is seeking a local artist to paint a mural on a Bell box located on 7096 McLaughlin Road. The mural aims to capture bright and colourful visuals representing Mississauga.
apply by: June 24, 2025
compensation: $10,000
location: Granbury, TX, US
about: The City of Granbury, through the Granbury Cultural Arts Commission, is inviting artists to submit proposals for an original suspended sculpture and or mural to adorn the terminal’s cove ceiling.
apply by: June 30, 2025
compensation: $40,000
location: NY, NY, US
about: Public Artists in Residence (PAIR) is a municipal residency program that embeds artists in city government to propose and implement creative solutions to pressing civic challenges. Open to NY based artists.
apply by: July 21, 2025
compensation: $5,000
location: Toronto, Canada
about: This call invites concepts from street, mural and graffiti artists and artist collectives committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and inspiring positive change through who they are and the work they create. Project proposals should speak to historic and current social issues and movements within Black and Indigenous communities and social justice issues in support of equity deserving groups and the importance, benefits and opportunities to build a better future through inclusion, collaboration and knowledge sharing.
apply by: rolling
compensation: n/a
location: Nantucket, VA, US
about: The NISDA Artist Community welcomes emerging and professional artists and educators in all fields including, but not limited to, photography, painting, ceramics, textiles, writing, music, performance and any interdisciplinary projects committed to the creative process.
Beautify Earth was built by and for our community with a shared vision of supporting local artists and art initiatives. Our team is committed to not only creating more art in communties but advancing practices of how and why we produce art in public space. Every donation makes a difference and allows us to support more artists and engage more communities. To discuss supporting at a larger scale or partnerships please email hello@beautifyearth.com.
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