Commissioned Community Colouring Murals for Festivals & Public Events
We design and create custom, large scale community colouring murals commissioned exclusively for councils, festivals, and public organisations.
Unlike hired colouring boards, commissioned murals are one-of-a-kind, not reused elsewhere, and become a long-term engagement asset owned by the commissioning organisation.
They are designed to support repeat use across festivals, programs, and community events — creating shared creative experiences over time.
What Is a Commissioned Community Colouring Mural?
A commissioned community colouring mural is a bespoke, freestanding colouring artwork created specifically for a festival, place, or community.
Each mural is:
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Designed exclusively for one organisation
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Tailored to local themes, identity, or program goals
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Built for repeated public use
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Retained and owned by the commissioning organisation
Commissioned murals move beyond one-day activations to become reusable community engagement infrastructure.
What’s Included in a Commissioned Mural
Every commissioned mural includes:
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A custom, one-off illustration designed from scratch
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Event, place, or community name permanently integrated
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Design tailored to audience, scale, and setting
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Large-scale, freestanding construction designed for public spaces
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Designed for repeated interaction over time
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Ownership of the physical mural by the client
Each commission is scoped carefully to suit how and where the mural will be used.
Designed for Ongoing Use
A Clear Lifecycle
Commissioned community murals are designed to be used over time, rather than preserved as one-off artworks.
After each event or activation, murals can follow one of three defined pathways:
Reset & Reuse
The mural is restored to its original linework and prepared for the next event or program.
Refresh & Evolve
Elements of community participation are selectively retained, allowing the mural to evolve while remaining interactive.
Retire & Renew
After extended use, the mural can be retired, archived, or displayed, with a new mural commissioned when appropriate.
This flexibility allows councils and festivals to adapt murals across changing programs, audiences, and years.
Restoration or refresh services can be provided by Zero Balloons if preferred, or managed independently.
Repeatable timber support systems designed for stability, transport, and ongoing reuse.
How Commissioned Murals Differ from Hire Boards
| Hire Colouring Boards | Commissioned Colouring Murals |
|---|---|
| Short-term hire | Long-term ownership |
| Non-exclusive | Exclusive to one organisation |
| Returned after use | Retained by the client |
| Reused by Zero Balloons | Never reused elsewhere |
| Activity-based | Asset-based |
If you require a mural designed specifically for your community and intended for repeated use over time, a commissioned mural is the appropriate option.
Investment
Commissioned community colouring murals are quoted based on:
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Size and format
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Design complexity
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Intended frequency of use
Most commissioned murals typically range between $2,000 and $4,500.
This reflects the exclusivity of each design, the time involved in development and construction, and the long-term engagement value of a mural intended for repeated community use.
Enquiries
Share a few details below and we’ll discuss suitability, scope, and next steps for commissioning a community colouring mural.
Commissioned community colouring murals are suited to councils and organisations seeking a meaningful, reusable way to engage their community through shared creative participation.