Calling all D.C. youth, DC residents only, all wards:

Words Beats & Life (WBL) are offering a Summer employment opportunity for young visual artists and muralists. Learn important skills to be a professional artist. Work alongside established muralists to gain paid, real-world experience assisting in the creation of public art across Washington DC.

Requirements:
Mandatory training sessions for 5 weeks (non paid). Must attend sessions 4 days a week, 2 hours per day at our Ward 1, Columbia Heights neighborhood location in order to qualify for inclusion in the paid mural productions. Participation note: Unpaid training opportunity unless youth are officially placed through the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). All non-SYEP enrolled youth are paid for mural painting only.

Schedule & Location;
Workshop dates: June 29 through August 7, 2026 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Workshop location: Words Beats & Life at St. Stephen's Church, 1525 Newton St. NW, Washington DC 20010. Program is held alongside the broader WBL Summer Academy program

Mural Painting dates: August 1st through August 14th


Ages for eligibility are 14-18. Must be in High School. There is a 15 student limit so space is limited.


Deadline: May 30, 2026

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* 1. Legal Name

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* 2. Artist Pseudonym / Alias

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* 4. Phone

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* 5. Name of Parent or Legal Guardian (if under 18 years of age)

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* 6. Phone (parent or legal guardian if you are under 18 years of age)

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* 7. Instagram handle

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* 8. Address

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* 9. Name of High School you attend

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* 10. What is your prefferred art technique? Choose one.

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* 11. Work Sample 1 of 3 (required)

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* 12. Work Sample 2 of 3 (required)

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* 13. Work Sample 3 of 3 (optional)

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* 14. Proof of Washington DC residency

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