LaGuardia Community Greenway Mural Contest
Submit a Design! Watch your artwork come to life on 29th Street!
Do you have a design idea for a street mural on 29th Street? Come learn about the LaGuardia Community Greenway Street Mural Project!
Please note: Attending an info session is required for submissions.
Thursday, April 10
11a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Room E-500
Guidelines
Street Mural Theme
The LaGuardia Community Greenway street mural should be an abstract representation of Queens’ diversity and vibrancy; highlighting the culture and energy of Long Island City and the surrounding communities. The design should feature no more than five vibrant colors.
Imagery
- Designs should consist of a bold, colorful, abstract, or geometric pattern, or representational composition. This treatment signals the distinction of areas for pedestrians’ safety.
- No text (letters, words, phrases, or sentences).
- No commercial advertising, branding, or trademarked imagery (logos and slogans).
- No inappropriate or offensive shapes or symbols are allowed.
Space Measurement
The length of the street from Skillman to 47th Avenue is approximately 550 feet. The street is 30 feet wide. The total approximate area for street is 16,500 square feet.
Color Palette
- Color palette and paint longevity.
- The color palette should be vibrant, signaling a clear separation between vehicular and pedestrian space.
- Recommendations:
- Colors should not resemble the red tones of the bus lanes, green tones of the bike lanes, or accessibility blue.
- Use darker colors like blues and purples, as dirt and debris are more noticeable on lighter tones, like yellows or whites.
- Limit the color palette to no more than five for ease of install.
- Artists should consider pedestrian usage of the space and which areas are likely to have the highest foot-traffic. For example, using a solid darker color near a crosswalk will help with wear.
When Submitting a Design
- Submit your design here.
- Designs must be submitted in a jpeg, pdf, or png format.
- Artists can submit up to TWO designs.
- Deadline for design submissions is May 19, 2025
Selecting the Top Design
- Submissions will be voted on by LaGuardia’s students, faculty, staff, and members of the Long Island City Partnership.
- The winning design will be announced on May 28.
- The winning design will be featured on the LaGuardia Community Greenway website, T-shirts and tote bags.