Call for Applications: Mural Artist Assistants

Rainbow Tunnel Repaint — Moccasin Trail Park, Toronto

Artists making repairs to the rainbow tunnel mural.

Our beloved Rainbow Tunnel needs some TLC! Mural Routes is hiring 4 mural artist assistants to help lead artist Rob Matekja repaint and repair the Rainbow Tunnel in Moccasin Trail Park, Toronto. This is hands-on, physical work: surface prep, priming, and painting in a public outdoor setting, on a set schedule alongside a small crew.

The Role
Assistants will work under the direction of lead artist Rob Matekja to:

  • Prep tunnel surfaces (cleaning, scraping, priming as needed)
  • Apply paint to both the interior and exterior of the tunnel following the lead artist’s design and colour plan
  • Maintain clean lines, consistent coverage, and colour accuracy across large surface areas
  • Help manage paint, tools, and materials on site each day
  • Work safely in a public park setting, including around pedestrians and cyclists using the trail
  • Be a representative on behalf of Mural Routes while onsite

No specific experience level is required — we welcome applicants of all backgrounds, though comfort with working under direction of a lead artist, with various painting tools and on ladders is important.

Details

  • Positions available: 4
  • Dates: Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 9, 2026 (5 working days)
    • Work may extend into the following week (October 13-16) depending on progress and weather — assistants should hold that week as tentatively available.
  • Hours: 7 hours/day (exact daily start/end time to be confirmed)
  • Rate: $350/day (flat rate), paid as an independent contractor
    • $1,750 total for the base 5-day engagement; if needed additional days will be paid at the same daily rate
  • Location: Rainbow Tunnel, Moccasin Trail Park, Toronto, ON M3C 4C5
  • Engagement type: Independent contractor (invoice-based)

Who Should Apply
We’re open to artists of all experience levels and backgrounds. This is a great fit for someone who:

  • Enjoys collaborative, large-scale public art work
  • Can commit to the full 5-day block (and ideally hold the following week as a possibility)
  • Is comfortable working outdoors, on their feet, for full workdays
  • Takes direction well while still bringing craft and care to their painting

How To Apply

Please complete the online application form below.
Application deadline: Friday, September 18, 2026
Questions? Contact Kim Dayman at kim@muralroutes.ca

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