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Public Mural Fellowship
Karnataka | 2026
Art can make young people’s experiences visible in the spaces we share. Through the Public Mural Fellowship, ANSR Foundation, through its Namma Dhwani program, and Aravani Art Society invite an artist to translate adolescents’ perspectives on identity, mental health, relationships, digital influence, and safety into a public mural in Karnataka.
About the Fellowship
Bringing Young People’s Experiences into Public Spaces
Adolescence brings questions of identity, relationships, mental health, peer pressure, and safety. Yet young people’s perspectives on these experiences are not always visible in the spaces they share.
Through Namma Dhwani, ANSR Foundation uses theatre and the arts to create opportunities for adolescents to explore and express issues that matter to them and their communities.
The Public Mural Fellowship extends this work into public art, inviting an artist to interpret adolescent experiences through a mural in Bengaluru.
Themes to Explore
The mural may explore themes that reflect the experiences and realities of adolescents.
Identity and Belonging
How young people understand themselves and their place within families, peer groups, and communities.
Mental Health
The emotional experiences young people navigate and the importance of conversations about well-being.
Peer Pressure
How friendships, social expectations, and the desire to fit in can influence decisions and self-expression.
Digital Influence
How online platforms and digital interactions shape young people’s experiences and perceptions.
Safety
How adolescents experience safety and freedom in the spaces they inhabit.
Who Can Apply?
The fellowship is open to artists with an arts background and an interest in public art.
What Support Will You Receive?
- ₹3,00,000 artist fee: The selected artist will receive ₹3 lakh as an artist fee.
- Production and material costs: These will be covered separately and are not part of the artist fee.
- Mentorship: Two artists from Aravani Art Society will guide the selected artist from concept development to the completed mural.
- Tax deduction: TDS will be deducted from the artist fee as applicable under relevant tax rules
Applicants must:
- Be currently based in Karnataka.
- Be available to work on-site throughout the fellowship.
- Meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Come from a household with an annual income of ₹10 lakh or below.
- Belong to the LGBTQIA+, Dalit, or another marginalized or underrepresented community.
Not sure if you qualify? Apply or contact Trisha.Mohan@ansr.com with your questions.
Application and Selection
Interested artists can apply using the form below. Please refer to the form for application requirements and submission details.
Application deadline: 20 November 2026