Exhibitions

Camden Downtown Mural Project Artist Call

Camden Public Art Committee invites artists to submit proposals for a new mural at Gallery 537, celebrating the city's heritage and cultural evolution.

The Camden Public Art Committee is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new mural project at Gallery 537, located at 537 East DeKalb Street in downtown Camden, South Carolina. The mural will be featured on the building's exterior wall facing westbound traffic along East DeKalb Street (U.S. 1), positioned just before the city's main intersection at Broad Street (U.S. 521), making it a prominent feature for residents and visitors entering the downtown area.

The proposed theme for this mural project is "More Than a Revolution," which will serve as a visual narrative celebrating Camden's rich heritage and history while highlighting the community's vibrant artistic and cultural contributions. There is a special emphasis on music as a key element of Camden's cultural identity.

Artists are encouraged to submit original concepts that reflect both the historical significance of Camden and its ongoing cultural evolution. The selected mural will serve as a welcoming and visually engaging gateway feature for those entering the downtown area, making it an important public art installation for the city.

Full details of the call for artists, including submission guidelines and requirements, are available on the city's official website at experiencecamdensc.com. Artists interested in this opportunity should review all submission requirements before applying.