Downtown OKC's Mural Grant Program transforming urban spaces

Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership, a nonprofit community development and downtown management organization, stands behind the flourishing downtown Oklahoma City. One of its initiatives, the Mural Grant Program, has played an essential role in advocating for creativity and culture, assisting in the city earning a well-deserved spot in USA Today's Best City for Street Art back in 2022, securing a remarkable two-year streak.

Kristen Vails, the Director of Place Management with Downtown OKC, reflects on the beginnings of this impactful initiative. She explains, "This idea came out of a desire to incentivize property owners to install murals on their buildings."

This vision materialized into the Mural Grant Program, an innovative approach that not only supports property owners but also empowers artists to actively contribute to the community and city-wide growth.

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