Hello

Hi, I'm Jessica Stanley, and I've spent the past several years immersed in the world of public art through my work at C. Stanley Creative, the mural company I run with my husband Christian. Since 2018, we've painted large-scale public murals across the country, and while Christian leads the artistic side, my role has focused on the business and strategy behind it—finding calls, applying for opportunities, and navigating the often complex public art process.

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Each year, I apply for over 50 public art calls and review hundreds more. That experience has taught me how to spot a well-structured opportunity—and how to recognize when something is missing. I've learned firsthand how overwhelming the public art system can be for artists, and how often public art professionals are launching their first projects without access to shared knowledge or best practices.

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This site exists to support both sides of the process:

• For artists, I want to demystify the world of public art and share the tools that have helped us build a sustainable art career.

• For public art professionals, I hope to offer perspective, insight, and practical tools for creating clear, equitable calls and impactful community projects.

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I hold a Master’s degree in Information, and I care deeply about how knowledge is shared, how systems are built, and how we can make public art more accessible and successful for everyone involved.

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At its best, public art uplifts communities, establishes identity, and fosters pride. I believe in public art as a force for public good—and I’m here to help others make that vision real.