Mural Program

Pioneers ar the Parceland

Murals

Murals have been an important part of the culture and arts of DeLand since the early 1990's. The Mainstreet DeLand Association established the DeLand Mural committee around 1994. Their Vision was to take people on an historical stroll "a Mural Walk" that would unfold along our streets like the pages of a giant book. The DeLand Historic Mural Walk outlines the murals within the City, the story behind them and where they're located. You can review and download the Mural Walk Brochure and enjoy a stroll through DeLand History!

"Pioneers at the Parce Land" (a snapshot from the Mural Walk Brochure is shown to the right). This was the first mural in DeLand, painted on the Wells Building (The old Half Times Building) at 145 North Woodland Boulevard by the artist Perigo. It was completed in December of 1996. This mural depicts the Parce Land Hotel during the 1880's. The mural was designed from an 1890 photograph. In it, travelers wait at the train depot to take a ride to Cabbage Bluff for their steamship ride back north.


A few other murals that are outlined in the Mural Walk Brochure are below:

BlackBearFamily
AConversationoverChess
DeLandNavalAirStation

Interested in installing a mural?

PURPOSE

The City outlines murals as artistic representations that are, typically, a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted, hand-tiled, or digitally printed image on the exterior wall of a building that does not contain any commercial message (i.e., does not advertise a business). When carefully developed and approved, murals enhance the City’s aesthetic value, sense of place and wellbeing. Murals can also serve to introduce and welcome visitors to the City while illustrating the City’s past, present and vision for the future.

The following information is also outlined within the Mural Art Information Sheet.

how to apply for a Public Art Mural

  1. Check your eligibility. The proposed building must be located within City limits. If you're unsure, contact City Staff to determine your eligibility, mosesk@deland.org
  2. Get the Property Owners permission. If you do not own the building, a written letter from the property owner stating that they have reviewed and approve your mural plan will be required.
  3. Submit an Application. You will need to review the Mural Art Guidelines, Mural Art Checklist, and complete the mural application. 
  4. Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents are required to be submitted with your application:
    • Lead artist's resume, qualification, and examples of previous work
    • Three (3) letters of community support
    • Letter of approval from building/property owner (if applicable)
    • Maintenance Plan
    • Color image of proposed mural including dimensions, colors, and details
    • Two (2) images of site (one of the existing wall as is, and one of the mural superimposed)
  5. Mural Review. After your mural packet is submitted, a public meeting will be scheduled and reviewed by the Mural Art Board*. If your mural is approved, an artist donation agreement and easement must be signed by all applicable parties.