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Comment: Not quite enough here source-wise that is independent with significant coverage. Qcne (talk) 17:42, 1 November 2024 (UTC)

The National Mural Awards is a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate the community-building power of murals as well as the artists who create them. Formed in 2022, the National Mural Awards boasts a nationwide network of judges who score artwork based on originality, composition, creativity, use of elements, and craftsmanship.

The awards operate through an open call in January of each year, with any mural completed in the United States during the previous year being eligible (ie, any mural painted in 2022 was eligible for the 2023 awards).^[1] Awards are presented based on the region where the mural is painted, not where the artist is from. Regional gold, silver, and bronze winners are selected by a network of judges, with the gold winners from each region re-scored against each other to determine the national winners.

In 2024 the National Mural Award regions were realigned to match the boundaries established by existing regional art agencies.^[2] Community awards were also established in 2024 to recognize community groups and organizations that use murals to further their mission. The 2024 Awards were held in Corpus Christi, Texas.^[3]

Winners

2023 Winners

National WinnersGold: Sonny Behan, Pembroke Pines, FLSilver: Andrey Kravtsov, New York, NYBronze: Edwin Supulveda, Orlando, FL

Regional WinnersREGION 1 (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, NY, PA, NJ, DE, MD, Washington DC)Gold: Andrey Kravtsov, New York, NYSilver: Sophy Tuttle, Medford, MABronze: Kyle Confehr, Philadelphia, PA

REGION 2 (WV, VA, KY, TN, NC, SC, MS, AL, GA, FL, Puerto Rico) Gold: Edwin Sepulveda, Orlando, FLSilver: Nico Cathcart, Richmond, VABronze: Keith Doles, Jacksonville, FL

REGION 3 (ND, SD, NE, KS, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, MI, IN, OH) Gold: Jonathan Muzacz, Austin, TXSilver: David Falter,Cincinnati, OHBronze: Kevin Harp, Cleveland, OH

REGION 4 (AR, LA, OK, TX, NM, AZ) Gold: Ernesto Maranje, Sunrise, FLSilver: Janavi Folmsbee, Houston, TXBronze: Lucas Aoki, Austin, TX

REGION 5 (WA, OR, ID, MT, WY, CA, NV, UT, CO, HI, AK) Gold: Sonny Behan, Pembroke Pines FLSilver: Nathan Frizzell, La Quinta, CABronze: Matt Monsoon, Salt Lake City, UT

2024 Winners

Community Award WinnersBeyond Walls - Street Art TourHearts4Minds - Murals With MeaningUvalde Love Project - Uvalde Mosaic Mural

National WinnersGold: Key Detail, New York, NYSilver: Timothy Smith, Claremont, CABronze: Ernesto Maranje, Sunrise, FL

Regional WinnersREGION 1 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)Gold: Key Detail, New York, NYSilver: Murals of Baltimore, Baltimore MDBronze: Osiris Rain, Carlotte NC

REGION 2 (MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, WV, Washington DC)Gold: Sonny Behan, Miami, FLSilver: Jenna Morello, Brooklyn NYBronze: Damien Mitchell, Long Beach, NY

REGION 3 (AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, Puerto Rico)Gold: Patrick Maxcy, Fleming Island FLSilver: Charly Malpass, Truckee, CABronze: Ivan Roque, Miami FL

REGION 4 (IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, ND, OH, SD, WI) Gold: Ernesto Maranje, Sunrise FLSilver: Evan Laisure, Lakewood OhioBronze: Dom Laporte - Drift Mural Company, Ottoawa, Ontario

REGION 5 (AR, KS, MO, NB, OK, TX) Gold: Erik Karbeling, Honolulu HISilver: David Spear, Columbia MOBronze: Lindsey Millikan, Austin TX

REGION 6 (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY) Gold: Timothy Smith, Claremont CASilver: Nate Frizzell, La Quinta, CABronze: Fatspatrol, Toronto Ontario

References

^ "'Ferdinand' in Odessa wins gold at 2023 National Mural Awards". June 13, 2023.
^ "Bridgeport Mural, Artist Receive National Honor". Bridgeport, CT Patch. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
^ "Mural Fest | Events | Downtown Corpus Christi". downtowncorpuschristi.org. Retrieved 2024-11-01.

[1] "'Ferdinand' in Odessa wins gold at 2023 National Mural Awards". June 13, 2023.

[2] "Bridgeport Mural, Artist Receive National Honor". Bridgeport, CT Patch. 2024-09-04. Retrieved 2024-11-01.

[3] "Mural Fest | Events | Downtown Corpus Christi". downtowncorpuschristi.org. Retrieved 2024-11-01.

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