From: Murals & Illustrations / Specific to: Mural Artist / Placemaking
HAPPY DECAY is an Australian mural artist who has participated in a wide range of mural festivals. His skill in procuring large-scale murals, mural artists networks and production has allowed him to build up a skillset to be considered as a Mural Festival Curator.
Curating Mural Festivals
A mural festival curator leads the creative vision and coordination of a public art festival, overseeing everything from artist selection to site delivery. Acting as a connection among councils, property owners, and artists, they help shape a place’s identity through large-scale murals and community-focused experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Creative Direction: Developing the festival’s visual identity, themes, and overall artistic direction.
- Artist Coordination: Sourcing and managing artists, handling scheduling, contracts, travel, and accommodation.
- Project & Site Management: Collaborating with councils and stakeholders to secure permits, organise access equipment, and ensure safety compliance.
- Community Engagement: Creating opportunities for public interaction through workshops, artist talks, live painting events, and guided tours.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience delivering large-scale public art or mural projects.
- Strong knowledge of street art, mural processes, and aerosol techniques.
- Established connections within the street art and mural community.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, timelines, and logistics simultaneously.
If you’re planning a mural festival or preparing an application, I can also help with:
- Festival planning checklists
- Council funding proposal templates
- Theme and location development
- Artist outreach strategies
- Sponsorship and partnership ideas
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