MUCE305 turns the city into an arena, calling elite muralists, graffiti writers, and visual rebels to battle live for three days, with $10,000+ in prizes and permanent Miami walls up for grabs.
MIAMI, FL (October 26, 2026) — The Miami Urban Contemporary Experience (MUCE305) announces Mural Masters Miami, a new global mural competition debuting during Miami Art Week 2026 that unites elite street artists, muralists, and visual storytellers for four days of live public art. Battle Week runs Thursday, December 3, 2026 to Saturday, December 5, 2026, while murals will be up for viewing until Sunday, December 6, 2026 at the 9th Street Pedestrian Mall, 819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136 in Overtown.
“Mural Masters Miami is more than an art show; it’s a cultural movement engineered for Miami Art Week and designed for the next generation of global creators,” says Cacos Mervil, event curator. “Each wall becomes a stage. Each artist becomes a contender. Each mural becomes part of a larger public experience.”
Timed to Miami Art Week, the internationally renowned week of contemporary art activity anchored by Art Basel Miami Beach; turns city walls into arenas; a mural competition pitting muralists against one another in front of collectors, brands, celebrities, and the culture itself.
The event opens Thursday December 3, 2026 with an artists welcome reception, the live mural battle begins Friday, December 4th as muralists transform blank walls into large-scale public artworks, and the competition closes Saturday, December 5th with the awards presentation, all while the city’s creative community watches, mingles, and celebrates alongside live music, fashion presentations, and VIP experiences until Sunday.
This is a solo competition, open to muralists, graffiti writers, painters, illustrators, and mixed-media artists. The competition will judge entries on creativity and originality, technical skill and use of space, and cultural relevance and audience impact.
The inaugural roster features 21 artists from Miami, Baltimore, Brooklyn, London, Barcelona, Sofia and Haiti, among them Rodney Royal (King Rod Royal), Andrew Hayes (Hayze), Vyacheslav Gunin (SAV45), and Luke O’Brien (The Reves One). The full lineup is listed below.
Winning artists will take home cash awards, international visibility, media exposure, and the official Mural Masters Miami trophy, with the grand prize package valued at more than $10,000. Beyond Battle Week, the competition’s top four finalists will be awarded permanent mural placements on landmark buildings across Miami neighborhoods, leaving a lasting public art legacy long after Miami Art Week ends.
Mural Masters Miami is supported by Miami-Dade County and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), alongside the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (SEOPW CRA), Hope Murals and Steve Zuckerman reflecting the event’s role as a platform for uplifting artists and activating public space across Miami.
The Blueprint: Key Dates & Details
- Battle Schedule: Thursday, December 3rd – Saturday, December 5, 2026 (Miami Art Week)
- Full Schedule: Thursday, 12/3 (Artists Welcome Reception) → Friday 12/4 (Live Battle Begins) → Saturday 12/5 (Awards Ceremony) → Sunday 12/6 (Last day of the exhibit)
- Location: Ninth Street Pedestrian Mall,819 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33136, Overtown, Miami
- Grand Prize: $10,000+ in cash, media exposure, sponsor collaborations, and the official Mural Masters Miami trophy
- Legacy Opportunity: Top 4 finalists receive permanent mural placements on landmark buildings across Miami
- Experience: Live murals, music, fashion, VIP experiences, and culture throughout Battle Week
Meet the Muralists: The Inaugural Lineup
• Rodney Royal (King Rod Royal), Miami, USA, @kingrodroyal
• Andrew Hayes (Hayze), Miami, USA, @thehayzebrand
• Terrance Vann (Terrance Vann Art), New York, USA, terrancevannart.com
• Wendell Supreme Shannon (Undeniably Supreme), Baltimore / Brooklyn, USA, @undeniably.supreme
• Kristie Laplante (Blueberry Pimp), Miami Gardens, USA, @extby.bp
• Reginald Lewis (Insanely Dope Designs), Baltimore, USA, info@insanelydopedesigns.com
• Vyacheslav Gunin (SAV45), Barcelona, Spain, @sav45
• Rei Ramirez (Urban Organikz), Miami, USA, @urbanorganikz
• Carlos Culbertson (ZULU PAINTER), St. Petersburg, USA, @zulupainter1
• Djerlens Chery (DJ The Artiste), Pompano Beach, USA, @djtheartist
• Andres Pico (DISS), Miami, USA, @d1a5
• Johann Avendano (JOHANN AVEN), Miami, USA, @johann_art
• Steve Eugene (Dubbujeanart), Essex County, New Jersey, USA, @dubbujeanart
• Paul Hughes (PHD), Boca Raton, USA, @phdgraphitti
• Stefan Smith (Stefan Smith Art), Miami Beach, USA, stefansmithart.com
• Matari Bain (I Am Matari), Winston-Salem, USA, @iammatari
• Deja Fletcher (Ms. Daiiiisy), Middletown, USA, @ms.daiiiisy
• Carlos Solano (SOLANO), Plantation, USA, itz_csolano
• Luke O’Brien (The Reves One), London, United Kingdom, @therevesone
• Ivo Iliev (YETO), Sofia, Bulgaria, @yeto.art
• Olivier Ganthier (OliGa), Haiti, @oligarts
Who’s Invited to the Battle
• Muralists and visual storytellers
• Graffiti writers, painters, illustrators, and mixed-media artists
• Solo artists only (no teams)
Backed by the City
Supporting partners include Miami-Dade County, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), Hope Murals, Steve Zuckeman and the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (SEOPW CRA), with additional sponsorship opportunities available across fashion, sneakers, luxury, tech, automotive, music, and lifestyle brands.
For more information, artist registration, sponsorship information, visit www.muce305.org/muralmastersmiami or follow Miami Urban Contemporary Experience on Facebook, @muce305 on Instagram. For tickets and to RSVP click HERE.
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About MUCE305:
MUCE305 (Miami Urban Contemporary Experience), is an arts production company and platform committed to uplifting artists, activating public spaces, and transforming communities through cultural experiences. www.muce305.org
