BFA Art Walls Mural Fest

Art & Cultural Nonprofit Information and Application

Saturday, February 28 & Sunday, March 1 from 10am-5pm
History Fort Lauderdale

Why Participate?

Showcase your organization to attendees over two days.
Partner with a professional artist who will create a mural inspired by your organization.
Gain visibility, recruit volunteers, and engage the community through a free vendor table at the event.
Highlight your impact and build lasting connections.
Be part of a free community arts experience designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and awareness.
Selected nonprofits will receive a $1,000 stipend.
Nonprofits will receive the completed 8 ft x 8 ft artwork after the event to display at their location.
Optional: Opportunity to have your nonprofit perform during the festival.

What we need from you

Organizations interested in participating must provide:

Nonprofit name
Mission statement
One staff member as the primary point of contact

Selection Criteria

Nonprofits will be scored on:

Established arts and cultural organizations in Broward county
Ability to help promote the event via social media and email campaigns
Community impact and reach
Youth programs offered (if applicable- we will select 5 nonprofits that work with youth)

Art & Cultural Nonprofit Application

Business for the Arts of Broward (BFA) invites your organization to apply for participation in the BFA Art Walls Mural Fest, a two-day community celebration pairing 10 arts and cultural nonprofits with local artists to create original murals and engage the community.

Nonprofit Name

Address

Mission Statement

Primary Contact Person

Title

Phone

Why would you like to collaborate with BFA at this mural festival? How would this collaborative initiative benefit your nonprofit?

How can your organization help promote this event?

What is your community impact and reach (audience served, geographic area, etc.)?

Are you able to provide a one-hour performance during the festival? (this is optional)

Does your organization offer youth programs? (we will select 5 organizations who offer youth programs)

Yes No

If yes, please briefly describe

By checking this box, our organization agrees to: • Actively collaborate with Business for the Arts Broward and the assigned artist. • Participate in event promotion and outreach. • Participate as a vendor with provided table during the two-day festival. • Have one designated staff member serve as the main point of contact throughout the project.