URGENT, Inc. invites local and regional artists to apply for Legacy in Layers, a transformative community arts residency designed to restore and reimagine the historic Negro Leagues mural at Dorsey Park in Miami’s Historic Overtown neighborhood.

This 18-month initiative will bring together a multidisciplinary team of artists, educators, and youth to blend muralism, wellness, documentary film, photography, and emerging technologies in a powerful act of cultural restoration and community healing.

We are seeking artists who are passionate about community engagement, storytelling, and using their creative practice as a catalyst for healing and social change.

Who We’re Looking For

• Muralists/Teaching Artists: Experienced muralists and visual artists who can contribute their skills to execute a collaborative vision of public murals and mentor youth artists.

• Youth Artists: Student artists eager to gain mentorship and contribute their skills to a collaborative, community-centered public art project. Community Service hours available.

• AI/Digital Media Artists: Creatives with experience in film, photography, AI storytelling, or interactive design to enhance the multimedia layers of the project.

Artists who worked on the original mural, those with lived experience in Overtown, and deep connections to Miami’s Black cultural heritage are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Community service hours, paid residencies and artist stipends based on role and level of engagement.
  

• Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
  

• Public recognition through media coverage, a documentary film premiere, and digital storytelling archives.

• Applications Open: July 11, 2025
  

• Application Deadline: August 30, 2025

• Residency Period: Quarterly commitments through Dec. 2026

For more information about the history of the project, visit Dorsey Park Murals or contact Dr. Saliha Nelson at saliha@urgentinc.org | (305) 205-4605.