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| Palmdale Launches Artist Mentorship to Create Signature Pelona Vista Park Mural |
The City of Palmdale is accepting applications for an innovative mentorship program that will transform Pelona Vista Park. The initiative will pair a mentoring artist with four emerging local, adult artists to create a stunning, collective public mural.
The mentor will host six workshops beginning in March 2026 to provide hands-on training for their mentees. Together, the five artists will develop a concept mural design inspired by desert landscapes that reflects on Palmdale’s magnificent views. The final piece should highlight themes of athleticism, sports and soccer and convey messages of hope and peace. Their work, which will be displayed alongside the park’s ten lighted soccer fields, fitness court and mile-long walking path, will be approved by the Public Art Commission, and then the group will collaboratively install their work in June 2026.
“This program empowers our artistic community while creating a lasting tribute to Palmdale’s commitment to wellness and outdoor recreation,” said Mayor Pro Tem Laura Bettencourt. “We’re fostering creative partnerships that will inspire residents and future artists for generations.”
The mentoring artist will receive $3,000, and the artists being mentored will receive $2,500. The City will prepare the installation space through pressure washing, priming and painting, and will install an anti-graffiti coating to preserve the artwork once installed. The mural should feature themes of health, wellness, sportsmanship and community pride.
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This program supports Palmdale’s Public Art Master Plan, which attracts and retains artists by offering opportunities for artists at all stages of their careers. The selected artists must live in the Antelope Valley area, demonstrate high-quality past work that shows consistent excellence and excel in collaborative team environments. All participants must have or obtain insurance and a City business license.
Applications are due by Sunday, Nov. 16 and selected artists will be contacted by Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Interested artists can apply online at www.CityofPalmdaleCA.gov/PublicArt.
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Posted on Oct 31, 2025 12:22pm by admin
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