Episode 48: 048 // 10 steps to land your first paid mural

Art + Business + Murals

In this weeks episode of Art + Business + Murals, titled 10 Steps to Land Your First Paid Mural, I dive into practical strategies to help you land your first paid mural project. Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, creating murals can be daunting. But don't worry—these steps will help you build confidence and attract your first paid opportunity.You'll learn the importance of practice, developing a distinct style, and modifying your art for large-scale work. I will also cover clever ways to mock up your art on walls, finding real spaces to paint, and building a portfolio. From preparing your business with quotes, contracts, and insurance, to using social media to connect with potential clients, every step is essential. I also explore opportunities for community work and how to maintain momentum once you’ve started.This episode is packed with tips on self-promotion, building a solid workflow, and staying motivated. Listen in to boost your mural career and find your first paid gig!The Free Online Art + Business Workshop tickets can be found here:https://www.sculleydesign.com/event-details/art-business-free-online-workshop The blog post with the same topic can be found here:https://www.sculleydesign.com/single-post/how-to-find-your-first-paid-mural The Mural Business Digital Download Pack I mentioned can be found here: https://www.sculleydesign.com/product-page/mural-business-pack If you’re not sure how to price your murals you can read this blog post:https://www.sculleydesign.com/single-post/how-to-price-your-muralsOr listen to episode 16 of the podcast here:https://www.sculleydesign.com/podcast/episode/8b82d442/episode-16-016-how-to-price-your-murals And yes – the photo in the tile for this episode is my first ever paid mural project. ——— Thank you so much for tuning into the Art + Business + Murals PodcastIf you’d like to say ‘hi’ to me, or if you have any podcast topic ideas or artists you’d like me to interview, please email: [e-mail] Please follow along: Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/sculleydesign/ Facebook // https://www.facebook.com/sculleydesign You Tube // https://www.youtube.com/@SarahSculley/videos Website // https://www.sculleydesign.com Feel free to give this podcast a star rating and ‘follow’ so you are notified when new episodes come out each Monday. Please share it with any creatives in your life.