Large scale public art mural featuring cultural icons painted by Mark Francis Bulk Styles

Public Art and Community Mural Projects

Large scale artwork designed to celebrate communities, transform public spaces, and create meaningful visual landmarks.

Public Art Projects

Artwork That Brings Communities Together

Public art has the power to transform everyday spaces into vibrant landmarks that reflect the identity and culture of a community. Large scale murals and public installations create visual experiences that people connect with and remember.

Artist Mark Francis works with cities, organizations, and community groups to create murals and art installations that celebrate local identity while bringing color and creativity to public spaces.

Each project begins with understanding the story of the community and the goals for the space. From neighborhood murals to large civic art initiatives, these projects turn blank walls and overlooked spaces into artwork that residents and visitors experience every day.

Public art projects are designed not only to enhance the environment but also to create a lasting sense of pride and connection within the community.

Public art mural of a cat being painted by Mark Francis (Bulk Styles)
Mark Francis of Bulk Styles spray painting the Clewiston Sugar Festival mural—tropical foliage, Clewiston lettering, and citrus

Why Cities and Communities Commission Public Art

Community Identity

Murals and public art reflect the unique culture and history of the communities where they are created.

Neighborhood Revitalization

Artwork transforms underused or overlooked spaces into vibrant destinations that attract visitors.

Community Pride

Public murals create shared landmarks that residents feel connected to and proud of.

Creative Placemaking

Art installations help shape the visual identity of a neighborhood or city district.

Types of Public Art Projects

Public art projects can take many forms depending on the goals of the community and the scale of the space being transformed.

Community Murals

Large scale murals designed to celebrate local culture, history, and community identity.

Perfect for

  • neighborhood initiatives
  • arts districts
  • community centers
  • city programs

Outcome

A permanent mural that becomes a landmark in the community.

Public Art Installations

Artwork created for parks, civic buildings, and public gathering spaces.

Perfect for

  • city beautification programs
  • public parks
  • libraries
  • civic buildings

Outcome

A visual installation that enhances the environment and draws visitors.

Collaborative Community Art

Projects that involve residents or youth programs contributing to the artwork.

Perfect for

  • schools
  • youth programs
  • community events
  • arts education initiatives

Outcome

A collaborative artwork created with community participation.

Venice Beach Circus

Venice Beach Circus

Venice Beach, Florida

A large-scale mural honoring Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, blending bold color and classic circus energy into contemporary public art.

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Clewiston Tigers Locker Room Mural

Clewiston Tigers Locker Room Mural

Clewiston, Florida

A 2026 locker room mural commissioned by U.S. Sugar, designed to energize the Clewiston Tigers and celebrate pride and community.

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Clewiston Sugar Festival

Clewiston Sugar Festival

Clewiston, Florida

Commissioned by the Sugar Festival for the City of Clewiston, this mural brings Florida's agricultural heritage to life with vivid color and bold contemporary style.

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How Public Art Projects Come to Life

Mark Francis of Bulk Styles spray painting a large-scale flamingo mural

Project Inquiry

Cities, organizations, or community groups submit details about the location and goals of the project.

Concept Development

Artwork concepts are developed to reflect the story and identity of the community.

Community Input

When appropriate, input from residents or community organizations helps shape the direction of the artwork.

Mural Installation

The artwork is created on site, often becoming a public experience as the mural develops.

Completed Public Artwork

The finished piece becomes a permanent visual landmark within the community.

The Impact of Public Art

Public art plays an important role in shaping the identity of neighborhoods and cities. Murals and installations bring color, creativity, and storytelling to spaces that people experience every day.

These projects often become gathering points, photo destinations, and visual landmarks that visitors associate with the community. They help create a stronger sense of place while supporting local culture and creative expression.

By transforming ordinary walls into meaningful works of art, public art projects leave a lasting impression on both residents and visitors.

Mark Francis and youth collaborating on a mural workshop in Lake Worth Beach

Project Funding Assistance

Public art projects are often supported through grants, sponsorships, and community partnerships. Bulk Styles regularly works with municipalities, organizations, and project leaders to help align mural and public art projects with available funding opportunities.

Start a Public Art Project

Tell us about your community project and the space you are looking to transform. We will follow up to discuss the concept and project details.