mural artist residency on water street
The City of Henderson is calling on all artists to design and create a large-scale mural on the wall of the Oceanside Apartments on Water Street. This project is an artist residency wherein the selected artist/artist team will be housed at the mural site in a furnished, two-bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment while the piece is created. The City of Henderson and the apartment’s owner/manager are seeking submissions that consider the past, present, and future of downtown Henderson to create a unique and iconic piece that welcomes everyone to the Water Street District.
The location, encompassing this 1,024 square foot (approx. 32 ft. x 32 ft.) smooth stucco wall, is the important gateway entry into the south side of Henderson’s downtown corridor. This artwork’s purpose is to welcome both residents and visitors to the Water Street District, a neighborhood that has been in the process of redevelopment and reinvestment over the last 30 years. The City of Henderson’s Redevelopment Agency has been leading a vision to create an authentic downtown core in collaboration with business and property owners, residents, and the City. It provides community gathering space, as well as a collection of retail, professional services, family and nightlife entertainment, employment centers, educational opportunities and a place to call home.
The Oceanside Apartments are situated at West Ocean Avenue and Tin Street and encompass nineteen (19) units that are home to a diverse set of residents. Recent renovations have been done to improve the site, and this mural project will augment these improvements. Ongoing renovations are planned for the next 10 years with an active and engaged owner and manager.
At the mural site, a walkway and seating will be installed upon the artwork’s completion. Artists are encouraged to consider creating a design that promotes public interaction (viewers becoming ‘part’ of the artwork, selfies and photos.) There may be an opportunity to include a physical lighting element in the mural to become part of the art (i.e., streetlights, headlights, sun, signage, etc.) and artists can include this element in their proposal.
Expected Timeline (subject to change):
- **Mural project begins:**November 3, 2025
- **Mural completion:**Within 4 weeks of the start date