What Are Collaborative Mural Projects?
Collaborative mural projects bring people together to create shared artworks using colour, pattern, layering, and creative exploration. They are used in schools, community groups, specialist settings, and public art environments.
This collection includes collaborative mural and group art projects created with schools, community groups, and organisations using the Pattern Play Collaborative Art process. Some projects are school-based, some community-based, and some bring multiple groups together in one shared artwork experience.
Pattern Play Collaborative Art
These mural projects are created using the Pattern Play Collaborative Art process — a simple, inclusive approach that helps groups of all ages and abilities contribute to a shared artwork.
The process typically moves through three stages:
- Messy Playing
- Exploring
- Bling
This flexible structure supports confidence, creativity, and participation, especially in group settings where people may have different skill levels or experience with art.
This collection is gradually growing as more real collaborative art case studies are added. Bookmark this page and check back to explore new projects and ideas. I have 60+ case studies to add!
Happy Painting,
Charndra
Your Inclusive Art Guide
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