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Public Art & Murals Grant

 Connecting communities through public art & mural projects

Banner Image: “The Original Dream” by Gleo, from The Horizontes Project, Wichita

KAC supports public art programs across all Kansas communities. This program is designed to utilize artists and arts organizations to increase community vibrancy and provide space for artistic expression and public engagement.

See the Kansas Mural Making Guide for more information and technical assistance with public art projects.

Visit the Kansas Murals Map for information about funded projects and the Office of Rural Prosperity’s Rural Mural program.

Kansas Arts Commission Public Art & Murals Program

Award Details

Maximum Request – $10,000

KAC requires that all grants are matched at a minimum of 1:1 through a combination of cash and in-kind expenses. For example, if your grant request is $10,000, your organization would be expected to spend $10,000 in expenses from other non-state and non-federal sources towards the project, for total project expenses of $20,000. This can include any allowable in-kind goods or services.

Eligible Applicants

Established 501c3 organizations, units of local government, federally recognized tribes

Be incorporated in Kansas and in good standing with the state

Have fulfilled all outstanding contractual obligations with KAC

Have a SAM UEI number. Click here for more information

Program Requirements

Community engagement component (see application for details), State Historic Preservation Office review

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Application Period

Applications will be open from February 23, 2026, to March 23, 2026.

All grant activities and expenditures must take place within the grant period, July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.

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Guidelines

2024-2025 Public Art and Murals Grant Guidelines
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2025-2026 Public Art and Murals Grant Guidelines
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2025-2026 Public Art and Murals Scoring Rubric
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2026-2027 Public Art & Murals Evaluation Rubric
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2026-2027 Public Art & Murals Grant Guidelines
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Expenditure Log – Blank
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Public Art and Murals – Grant Expenditure Workbook
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Want to learn more about Cultural Development Programs?

CONTACT

Curtis Young, Director of Kansas Arts Commission

(785) 296-3481

[email protected]

CONTACT

Kate Van Steenhuyse, Assistant Director of Kansas Arts Commission

(785) 379-1608

[email protected]

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