GROW YOUR MURAL PRACTICE

Common Wealth Murals currently offers two virtual courses designed to help artists grow their skills in mural design and project management.

The Muralist’s Toolkit: Mural Project Planning from Vision to Execution

Next Session: January 13 – February 25, 2026

Meets Tuesdays, 6–9 PM EST

Learn how to take a mural project from concept to completion in this seven-week, expert-led online course. This course combines engaging instruction, group collaboration, and real-world applications.

Instructors: Greta McLain, Founder & Creative Director of GoodSpace Murals & Britt Ruhe, Executive Director of Common Wealth Murals

Purchase The Muralist’s Toolkit below to reserve your spot.

Designing Murals with Photoshop & Procreate

Next Session: March 3 – April 7, 2026 (No class on March 24) Meets Tuesdays, 6–8:30 PM EST

This interactive, six-week online course helps muralists refine their digital design process. Eric Okdeh, an accomplished community muralist and mosaic artist with over 150 commissions worldwide and 20+ years of experience.

Course registration opens to the public on December 19th.

Drop your email drop to be notified when enrollment becomes available.

Scholarship Opportunity

If you are a New England–based artist, you may qualify for a scholarship to cover one or both courses. Check out more information below!

New England Artists: Apply to Get Your Course Fees Covered!

A group of panelists seated in chairs during a discussion event in a creative studio. A projector displays a presentation on the wall. Attendees are seated in the foreground, and musical instruments and artwork are visible in the background.

Thanks to the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) supported by the Barr Foundation, New England-based artists can apply for a scholarship to cover our mural training courses!

NEFA Scholarship Application

  • To be eligible for the scholarship you must be a full-time New England resident.

  • Scholarship applications due: December 12, 2025

Apply for the scholarship HERE!