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PAINT THE TOWN!
The Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) is excited to announce the Paint the
Town! pilot program. Aer receiving over 150 responses to our Request for Community Interest,
OakDOT is now seeking applications for temporary street murals. Paint the Town! will allow
communities to paint murals on Oakland’s streets.
What is
Paint the Town!
?
Why
Paint the Town!
?
Streets murals can brighten and represent a neighborhood and help strengthen community spirit. They
can also potentially slow trac and are fun to make! A street mural designed and painted by community
members brings people together and adds life and surprise to our streets.
Where can street murals be painted?
Street murals can be painted entirely on asphalt at two locations:
• At intersections of low-volume streets.
• At the midblock of streets or potentially a whole block length.
What do you mean by temporary?
Street murals usually last about a year without maintenance. Note: the City of Oakland will not
be responsible for any maintenance associated with the street murals/ paintings. The City has
the authority to remove the mural, in part or in whole, at any time. Applicants are responsible for
maintenance if the City deems it necessary (see page 7 of this application).
I want to apply! Now what?
Great! To paint a street mural, you must submit the application in this packet by November 30, 2017,
and receive approval from OakDOT. Be sure to read the rest of this guide and follow the instructions
carefully. OakDOT will contact selected applicants on January 5, 2018.
How many street murals will OakDOT approve?
For the Paint the Town! pilot program, OakDOT will select up to 30 applications.
How do I get assistance for my application?
OakDOT has organized application clinics at Oakland Public Library branches. During these application
clinics, community members can learn about the program and receive assistance on applications.
Attending a clinic is not required to apply, but we encourage you to come!
• September 30, 10:30 - 12:00pm, Golden Gate, 5606 San Pablo Ave
• October 3, 5:00 - 7:00pm, 81st Ave Branch, 1021 81st Ave
• October 10, 4:00 - 5:30pm,West Oakland Branch, 125 14th St
• October 11, 6:30-8:00pm, Main Library, 125 14th St
• October 14, 2:00 - 3:30pm, Melrose Branch, 4805 Foothill Blvd
Select applicants may be [provided a grant for budgeted costs or may be reimbursed for budgeted
expenses]*and/or offered in-kind support, such as a designer, paint and supplies. The cost of the
special event permit for installation will also be waived. There is no need to fill out a separate
application. Artists fees are not eligible.
*Not all applications will receive funding. For more information contact paintthetown@oaklandnet.com