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CULTSP PRO Opens Call for 130 m² Graffiti at Complexo Cultural Oswald de Andrade in Bom Retiro

institutional · 2026-10-09

An open call has been initiated by São Paulo's Secretaria da Cultura, Economia e Indústria Criativas for an artist or collective to design a 130 m² graffiti mural on the outer wall of the Complexo Cultural Oswald de Andrade located in Bom Retiro. The chosen project will be awarded R$ 20,150, with submissions accepted from October 7 to October 20, 2026. The mural should encapsulate the cultural and historical essence of Bom Retiro, incorporating at least three ethnic groups. Individual artists aged 18 and older or groups with a CNPJ are eligible to apply. The mural creation is scheduled for November 6 to November 19. Additionally, up to five more participants may join the 2ª Feira de Arte Urbana, each receiving R$ 2,000. Complete information is available on the CULTSP PRO website.

Key facts

  • CULTSP PRO, a program of the Secretaria da Cultura, Economia e Indústria Criativas do Estado de São Paulo, opened registrations for a graffiti project at the Complexo Cultural Oswald de Andrade in Bom Retiro.
  • The selected artist or collective will receive R$ 20.150 for a mural of approximately 130 m² on the complex's external wall along Rua Correia de Melo.
  • Applications run from 7 to 20 October 2026.
  • The proposal must address Bom Retiro's historical and cultural formation and represent at least three ethnic groups linked to the neighborhood's social construction.
  • The project must dialogue with CULTSP PRO training areas including performing arts, music, audiovisual, games, design, photography, gastronomy, sustainable fashion, cultural management and entrepreneurship.
  • Individual applicants must be over 18; collectives need at least two members, a CNPJ with compatible economic activity, and a designated representative; only one proposal per proponent is allowed.
  • The graffiti is scheduled for 6 to 19 November, after the final result is announced.
  • Up to five additional proponents may join the 2ª Feira de Arte Urbana between November and December 2026, each paid R$ 2.000 for a live canvas painting, with materials provided and finished works entering the CULTSP PRO collection.

Entities

Institutions

  • CULTSP PRO
  • Secretaria da Cultura, Economia e Indústria Criativas do Estado de São Paulo
  • Complexo Cultural Oswald de Andrade
  • 2ª Feira de Arte Urbana
  • Dasartes

Locations

  • Bom Retiro
  • São Paulo
  • Brazil
  • Rua Correia de Melo

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