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title: "Call for Mural Proposals: StreetARToronto 'Just Us' 2026 Program"
description: Toronto mural call for street/graffiti artists addressing social justice and equity. Up to $7,000 per project; up to 6 projects selected citywide for 2026.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/16bea4c6-a660-4bc7-894e-6e4aa507d939
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-04-17"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Public art
organization: StreetARToronto (StART)
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/streetartoronto-start
deadline: "2026-07-19"
location: Toronto, ON, Canada
isOnline: false
compensationRange: Up to $7,000 per project based on scale and complexity
disciplines:
  - mural
  - street art
  - graffiti
---

# Call for Mural Proposals: StreetARToronto 'Just Us' 2026 Program

**Hosted by:** StreetARToronto (StART)

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Toronto, ON, Canada | **Deadline:** July 19, 2026

## About This Program

> "Social justice, equity, Black lives, First Nations/Inuit/Métis rights, community engagement"

Annual call for mural concepts addressing social injustice and equity, with focus on Black lives and First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. Open to street, mural, and graffiti artists and collectives committed to diversity and inspiring positive change. Proposals must speak to historic and current social issues and movements within Black and Indigenous communities. Projects must be located in Toronto, visible from a city street, and completed in 2026. Up to 6 projects selected receive up to $7,000 based on scale and complexity, distributed equitably across Scarborough, Etobicoke, North York and Downtown.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Local
- **Disciplines:** mural, street art, graffiti
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** All projects must be located in Toronto, exposed to and visible from a city street. Designs must be suitable for all ages; no references to alcohol or drugs. Submissions must include written authorization from the property owner. City of Toronto employees are not eligible. Projects must be completed in 2026.

### Additional Requirements

Written authorization from property owner granting permission to paint mural concept on the wall. Mural concept/proposal.

## Compensation & Benefits

Up to $7,000 per project based on scale and complexity

**Includes:** Commission fee

## Timeline

- **Opens:** April 16, 2026
- **Deadline:** July 19, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** streetart@toronto.ca

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.streetartoronto.ca/just-us