BANGZ X DWNTWN

This is more than a competition — it’s an opportunity to become part of Downtown Montclair’s creative landscape and create a piece of public art that will be seen and experienced by our community and visitors for years to come.

THE SELECTED ARTIST

One artist will be chosen to:

• Paint the new Bangz x DWNTWN mural in Downtown Montclair
• Receive a $500 artist prize
• Be recognized as the featured artist of the mural project
• Have their work celebrated during our official Mural Reveal Party at Bangz Salon

TOP 6 FINALISTS

We also want to recognize the incredible talent within our creative community.

In addition to the selected mural artist, the next six finalists will each receive dedicated space on the show floor at Bangz Salon during the Mural Reveal Party to showcase their artwork and receive special recognition as finalists in the Bangz x DWNTWN Mural Artist Search.

It will be an evening celebrating not only the finished mural, but the artists and creativity that make our community special.

WANT TO BE THE ARTIST?

Whether you’re an established muralist, painter, illustrator, street artist, emerging artist, or simply someone with a vision that deserves to be seen, we want to see your work.

Submit your work and artist information through the official submission form:

downtownmontclair.org/mural

One wall. One artist. One chance to leave your mark on Downtown Montclair.

Presented by Bangz Salon x Downtown Montclair

Submission Deadline: September 11, 2026

Winner Announced: September 25, 2026 

Mural Painting Begins: October 2-8, 2026 

Reveal Party: October 18, 2026

Procedure and Guidelines: 

Round One: Artists are invited to submit their portfolio and examples of their existing work. You do not need to create a mural design for the initial submission.

From those submissions, seven artists will be selected as finalists and invited to move on to the next round.

Round Two: Each finalist will receive the dimensions and location of the mural wall, along with the overall concept and project guidelines from Bangz Salon and Downtown Montclair. The seven finalists will then create and submit a rendering of their proposed mural design.

From those seven designs, one artist will be selected to bring their vision to life and paint the official Bangz x DWNTWN mural in Downtown Montclair.

The selected artist will receive a $500 artist award, recognition and exposure as the official mural artist, and all paint for the mural will be supplied.

The first step is simple: submit your portfolio and show us your work.