San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum presents a wonderful opportunity for local artists to inspire and engage young hearts and minds with their creativity! The museum seeks the creation of a new mural to help represent our mission, vision, and values through an inspirational work of art.
The mission of San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum is to spark a love of learning so all children can discover their wildest dreams.
In partnership with the City of Escondido, the museum will provide a blank canvas and up to $30,000 in funding needed to create a mural at the entrance to the museum. Prominently displayed on the busy thoroughfare of Broadway, and across the street from Grape Day Park, this mural will surely captivate visitors young and old alike. It will provide visitors and passerby a wonderful introduction to what San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum is all about.
Our vision is to be the leaders in inventive early childhood learning. We believe in learning through hands-on play, in nurturing kind hearts and curious minds, and in educational opportunities that are inclusive and open to all.
The museum seeks interested muralists to propose an artistic interpretation of our mission, vision, and values. We also welcome you to visit the museum – come experience the sights and sounds and be inspired! This is your opportunity to interpret the impact a children’s museum can have on its community. We encourage the incorporation of children, the natural world, and local indigenous and modern culture into your design.
In addition to paying the artist for their design and labor, secured funding will also cover the cost of materials, equipment, and insurance. Submissions will be reviewed by staff, and the winner chosen by the museum’s leadership team. The deadline to submit your design is Friday, August 5, 2022.
Once contacted, the winning artist will have up to two months onsite to complete the mural, which will then be on display for one year. The museum expects to continue this project each year, which will continue to provide new opportunities for muralists.
For questions about our call to artists, to schedule a museum visit, or to submit your proposal, please contact Melanie Vartabedian, Director of Exhibits and Special Initiatives, at MelanieV@sdcdm.org.
