Commissions Mural Apprenticeship: City of Henderson Henderson, Nevada Application fee: $0 Deadl[...]

Creative West; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 3,200 - 3,900; Full time

Job summary

The City of Henderson invites emerging Las Vegas Valley artists to join a six-month mural apprenticeship led by a professional muralist from November 2026 to May 2027. Participants will learn design, budgeting, wayfinding, and large-scale painting techniques while creating a public mural for a Henderson park roll door.

Selected artists (18+) will receive a $3,500 stipend, materials provided, and ongoing mentorship.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Current resident of the Las Vegas valley.
• Demonstrate large-scale painting experience (varied substrates allowed).
• Be physically able to lift and carry material, climb ladders, paint large surfaces, and work outside.

Responsibilities

• Learn site research and management for mural projects.
• Develop artwork that promotes wayfinding and placemaking.
• Practice budgeting and project proposals for murals.
• Communicate with clients and navigate design changes during the apprenticeship.
• Scale artwork for large surfaces and plan installation logistics.

Skills

Large-scale painting

Budget planning

Site research

Public art collaboration

Client communication

Job description

The City of Henderson is calling on local artists for a mural apprenticeship:

• Six-month apprenticeship with stipend ($3,500) led by a professional muralist (November 2026-May 2027)
• Gain hands-on experience in mural design, project planning, budgeting and large-scale painting techniques.
• Complete your own public mural by designing and painting a Henderson park roll door at the end of the program.
• Open to emerging Las Vegas Valley artists (18+) with limited public mural experience.

The City of Henderson is callingonlocal artists from the Las VegasValleytosubmittheir qualifications for the Mural Artist Apprenticeship. Selected artists will take part in an apprenticeship with a Lead Artist from November 2026 – May 2027 where they will learn how to design, plan, and execute a public mural thatencompasses principles of wayfinding and site-identity.

At the end of the apprenticeship in May 2027, each artist will design and paint a mural on a Henderson park roll door in the GreenValley, Green Valley Ranch, and McCulloughHills areas. This opportunity is intended for artists with limited public art experience. Artists with at least five public murals will not be considered.

Each of the seven selected artists will receive a $3,500.00 stipend, inclusive of all supplies, transportation, equipment, etc. for the project.

Artist Apprentices will learn:

• Site research and management
• Creating artwork that promotes wayfinding and placemaking
• Budget planning
• Project proposals and presentation
• Communicating with clients and navigating design changes
• Techniques to scale artwork for large surfaces
• Best practices for material selection and procurement
• Blending paint, priming, transferring, painting techniques, & sealing
• Cutting clean edges and lines
• Installation strategy and logistics

Application Requirements

Responses to this call must besubmittedelectronicallyand include the following information:

• Artist Bio: Tell us about your creative practice and what your interests are as an artist. 250-word limit.
• Artist CV: Provide a list of relevant artistic experience from education, training, individual and group exhibitions, commissions, and other important experience.2-page limit.
• Letter of Interest: Describe why you are interested in this Artist Apprenticeship and what makes you a good candidate for this opportunity. 250-word limit.
• Describe your public art experience.
• Visual Portfolio: Provide at least 5 and up to 15 examples ofyour artwork along with title, year, size, location, and anyimportant details. Wewill accept JPEG or PNG files.

Eligibility Criteria

• At least 18 years of age
• A current resident of the Las Vegas valley. Artists will be required to provide their current zip code.
• Each candidate must demonstrate large-scale painting experience (varied substrates are acceptable like canvas, wood, fabric, drywall, brick, etc.)
• Be physically able to lift and carry material, climb ladders, paint large surfaces, and work outside.
• Obtain liability insurance during the mural painting process.
• Able to commit to this six-month program:
  • November – March:
    • 1-hour monthly time commitment: Monthly learning sessions with Lead Artist, either as a group or individually, depending upon schedules.
    • 2-hour time commitment x 2: Must attend and present to the City of Henderson Public Art team on two occasions for a 2-hour session
    • 4 – 8 hours per month time commitment: Site research, design, and design refinement on the artist’s own time to create a mural proposal.
  • April 19 – 25:
    • 30 – 40 hour time commitment: Must be available to start and complete their assigned mural between April 19 – April 25. Schedule may change due to weather conditions.