Call for Mural Art Work Submissions

Coconut Telegraph

First 1,000 Days Sarasota County is a community initiative to improve the health and well-being of babies and families. The initiative, and its nearly 70 community partners, launched a website to empower all parents and caregivers with simple tools proven to promote quality early childhood development. Known as The Basics, these actions are the artistic theme for the mural artwork competition. Artists are encouraged to creatively express one or more of The Basics in their design. 

  • Maximize love, and manage stress.
  • Talk, sing, and point.
  • Count, group, and compare.
  • Explore through movement and play.
  • Read and discuss stories.

Three murals will be commissioned and artists will be paid for their time and supplies. The murals will be located in Sarasota, Venice, and North Port. The deadline to submit artwork for consideration is Friday, October 30.

Click here to submit your artwork.

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