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U.S. Mural Program Open Call

Want to see a NASA Lifelines mural in your community? Our 2026 U.S. Murals Call is now open and we are seeking applications from property owners, community partners, and artists in U.S. cities to apply. The theme of this year’s project is crisis readiness and community resilience.

Colombian Mural Program Open Call

NASA Lifelines in collaboration with Twilio, Mercy Corps and PDC Global are launching a mural program in Colombia that will bring murals to Bogota, Cali and the Archipelago of San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalin
NASA Lifelines en colaboración con Twilio, Mercy Corps y PDC Global están lanzando un programa de murales en Colombia que llevará murales a Bogotá, Cali y el Archipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina.
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Colombian Mural Program

NASA Lifelines, en asociación con Twilio, Mercy Corps y PDC Global está lanzando un programa mural en Colombia que pintará tres murales a Bogotá, Cali y el archipiélago de San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina.
NASA Lifelines in collaboration with Twilio, Mercy Corps and PDC Global are launching a mural program in Colombia that will bring three murals to Bogota, Cali and the Archipelago of San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina. 

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Connecting communities to Earth science through art

Through the Mural Program, Lifelines brings together local artists, community organizations, and residents to creatively showcase how Earth science makes communities more resilient. This makes Earth science more accessible, while highlighting the stories and voices of vulnerable communities that benefit from innovations.

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Learn about the artists behind the murals in St. Louis, Washington D.C., Detroit, Nashville, and New Orleans, and our Colombia mural program, currently live in San Andrés and Bogotá, with one underway in Cali.
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    Learn about our murals

    Explore our 2024 U.S. murals from St. Louis, Washington D.C., Detroit, Nashville, and New Orleans below, and check out our Colombia mural program, currently live in San Andrés and Bogotá, with one underway in Cali.

    Bogotá, Colombia

    Muralist Mr. Garek (Jean Betancourt) created Alerts to Save Lives to explore the connection between people, technology, and resilience in a world shaped by environmental and humanitarian challenges. The mural brings together three elements: Earth viewed from space beneath a network of monitoring satellites, three interconnected portraits representing past, present, and future generations, and scenes of everyday life and emergency response on the ground. Created in Bogotá in partnership with Twilio, 3iS, and IGAC, the mural reflects how timely information, local knowledge, and collective action can build a safer, more resilient future.
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    Cali, Colombia

    Muralist Elizabeth Cambelt created Caliendula Orbital, drawing on the calendula flower as a symbol of care, healing, and protection. The mural brings together three elements: farmers, families, and caregivers nestled within the flower’s petals, interconnected lines echoing river currents and satellite observations flowing through the background, and a broader tribute to communities that live near rivers and continually adapt to their changing environment. Created in Cali in partnership with PDC Global, the Alcaldía de Santiago de Cali, and Centro Cultural Colombo Americano Cali, the mural reflects how local knowledge combined with accessible technology strengthens a community’s capacity to prepare, adapt, and thrive.
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    Washington D.C.

    Muralist Joel Bergner’s Satellites of Hope celebrates the transformative power of satellite technology in addressing global challenges. The mural features three scenes: resilient urban planning in Washington, D.C., global connectivity among youth, and the role of satellites in crisis management and aid delivery. Funded by NASA Lifelines and supported by WMATA, the mural invites viewers to reflect on how satellite solutions can empower communities and create a more sustainable and equitable world.
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    San Andrés, Colombia

    The San Andrés mural, The Pulse of the Territory by Carlos Villareal (Jota Art), reflects the invisible networks of satellite data, early warning systems, and community communication that protect island life before disaster strikes. Set in the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina, a region repeatedly exposed to hurricanes, coastal erosion, and extreme weather, the mural uses mangrove roots as a visual metaphor for the branching, interconnected systems that turn Earth observation into action. Created in partnership with Mercy Corps and Twilio through the ResiRed community preparedness program, the mural makes visible the flow of data and care that transforms early warning into early protection for one of Colombia’s most climate-vulnerable territories.
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    New Orleans

    The New Orleans mural, Rings of Ecology: Louisiana Explored by SaxonLynn Arts, highlights Louisiana’s natural resources and the role of satellite technology in preserving them. This mural, in the New Orleans Downtown Development District, and Tulane University, illustrates four ecological zones from coastal to space, showcasing the interconnectedness of Louisiana’s environment and industries. At its core, the mural emphasizes the importance of satellite data in understanding and managing environmental challenges like coastal erosion, ensuring a more resilient future for Louisiana.
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    St Louis

    The St. Louis mural, Satellites for a Sustainable Future by Jamie Bonfiglio, showcases the transformative power of satellite technology in enhancing food security, guiding urban development, and inspiring STEM innovation. Supported by NASA Lifelines and located at the MADE Makerspace in the Delmar Maker District, the mural highlights the role of satellites in local farming, infrastructure planning, and education. Through vibrant imagery, the mural invites the community to explore how satellite data fosters a more sustainable and equitable future for St. Louis.
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    Nashville

    The Nashville mural Alert! Alert! Tennessee by Christian Green celebrates Tennessee’s resilience and the vital role satellite technology plays in protecting the state from severe weather and environmental challenges. Located at Napier Elementary School, the mural highlights how satellite data helps monitor issues like flooding, extreme temperatures, tornadoes, and pollution, offering critical insights for building community resilience. The artwork also emphasizes the importance of technology, depicting devices displaying lifesaving alerts and information, inspiring engagement with science and technology.
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    Detroit

    In the Detroit mural Relief, artist Waleed Johnson addresses the city’s air quality challenges, using visual elements like the Air Quality Index and binary code reading “Clean air for Detroit” to symbolize progress and hope. The mural emphasizes the role of policy makers and activists in sharing data to reduce air pollution in historically affected areas. Supported by the Detroit Transportation Corporation, the mural is located near People Mover stations, making it a key piece of accessible public art aimed at fostering community awareness and connection.
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    Congratulations to our muralists!

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    Want to see a NASA Lifelines mural in your community? Tell us where! Email murals@nasalifelines.org to share your ideas and stay tuned for updates on the next round of mural locations

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