What to buy for a mural festival
A mural festival needs more than paint and a blank wall. You will need enough colour, mixing equipment, brushes and rollers for several artists working at once, plus safe access to higher sections of the mural. This shopping list also covers shelter, seating, power, lighting, waste and participant essentials. Check deliveries against the list before the festival, because missing primer, extension cords or paint trays can delay every work zone.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Party tentsqty 3
- Foldable tablesqty 12
- Folding chairsqty 80
- Bar stoolsqty 8
- Waste binsqty 8
- Clothes racksqty 2
Equipment
- Extension cordsqty 12
- Power stripsqty 8
- Cordless screwdriversqty 3
- Work lightsqty 6
- Portable speakersqty 2
- Power banksqty 4
- Laddersqty 4
- Mobile scaffoldingqty 2
Painting supplies
- White acrylic paintqty 20
- Black acrylic paintqty 10
- Red acrylic paintqty 8
- Yellow acrylic paintqty 8
- Blue acrylic paintqty 8
- Green acrylic paintqty 8
- Orange acrylic paintqty 6
- Purple acrylic paintqty 6
- Wall primerqty 12
- Small brushesqty 30
- Large paintbrushesqty 20
- Paint rollersqty 20
- Paint traysqty 20
- Mixing cupsqty 40
- Mixing sticksqty 30
- Water sprayersqty 12
- Pencil markersqty 20
- Chalk markersqty 24
- Spongesqty 20
- Painter's glovesqty 100
- Paint apronsqty 40
- Buckets of waterqty 20
- Water containersqty 6
- Palletsqty 40
- Sandpaperqty 40
- Masking tapeqty 30
- Paint sheetingqty 12
- Tarpsqty 10
- Paint scrapersqty 8
- Caulking gunsqty 4
- Acrylic sealantqty 12
Safety
- Crowd control barriersqty 20
- Warning signsqty 12
- Safety vestsqty 12
- Safety gogglesqty 40
- Dust masksqty 60
- Work glovesqty 30
- First aid kitsqty 2
- Flashlightsqty 6
Decorations
- Festival bannersqty 8
- Directional signsqty 12
- Notice boardsqty 4
- Buntingqty 10
- Chalkboardsqty 6
- Tableclothsqty 12
Registration
- Name badgesqty 150
- Badge holdersqty 150
- Clipboardsqty 8
- Pensqty 40
- Markersqty 24
- Printer paperqty 2
- Wristbandsqty 200
Tableware
- Reusable cupsqty 250
- Coffee cupsqty 80
- Platesqty 150
- Cutlery setsqty 150
- Serving plattersqty 20
- Serving tongsqty 12
Kitchen
- Coffee machinesqty 3
- Kettlesqty 3
- Thermos flasksqty 8
- Coolersqty 6
- Ice containersqty 4
- Cutting boardsqty 6
- Paring knivesqty 6
- Scissorsqty 8
- Serving plattersqty 20
Cleaning
- Cleaning bucketsqty 6
- Broom setsqty 4
- Floor squeegeesqty 3
- Spongesqty 20
- Microfiber clothsqty 30
- Litter pickersqty 4
Lighting
- String lightsqty 8
- LED work lightsqty 6
- Cable traysqty 12
Catering
- Groceries
- Coffee - 6 packs
- Tea assortment - 250 bags
- Sugar - 2 kilograms
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Milk - 12 liters
- Oat milk - 6 liters
- Lemon - 2 kilogram
- Still mineral water - 10 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 10 bottles
- Cola - 8 bottles
- Cola Zero - 8 bottles
- Sinas - 6 bottles
- Iced tea - 6 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 packs
- Orange juice - 6 cartons
- Non-alcoholic beer - 6 crates
- Plain Tortilla Chips - 12 bags
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Popcorn - 8 bags
- Pretzels - 8 bags
- Rice cakes - 8 packs
- Mixed nuts - 4 kilograms
- Olives - 3 kilograms
- Hummus - 3 kilograms
- Guacamole - 2 kilograms
- Salsa - 2 kilograms
- Baguettes - 20 pieces
- Mini rolls - 200 pieces
- Young cheese - 4 kilograms
- Hummus wraps - 80 pieces
- Chicken breast slices - 3 kilogram
- Cream cheese - 2 kilograms
- Cucumber - 4 kilograms
- Tomatoes - 4 kilogram
- Bell peppers - 3 kilograms
- Carrots - 3 kilogram
- Grapes - 5 kilograms
- Apples - 120 pieces
- Bananas - 80 pieces
- Cookies - 10 packs
- Brownies - 120 pieces
- Vegan muffins - 60 pcs
- Gluten-free crackers - 6 packs
- Mayonnaise - 2 bottles
- Ketchup - 2 bottles
- Mustard - 2 jars
- Olive oil - 2 bottles
- Salt - 1 kilogram
- Pepper - 250 gram
- Napkins - 1000 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Trash bags for residual waste - 100 pieces
- Plastic trash bags - 50 pieces
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Disinfectant - 3 bottles
- Hand soap - 8 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 8 bottles
- Cleaning wipes - 6 packs
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
Tips
- Allow at least one paint tray, mixing cup and stirring stick per active colour station. Shared equipment creates queues quickly when several artists start at the same time.
- Buy primer separately from the mural colours and arrange it before the painting day. A wall that has not been prepared can absorb paint unevenly and require extra coats.
- Plan one extension cord and one power strip for each area that needs powered equipment, then add spare power banks for phones and registration. Tape or cover cables before participants arrive.
- Provide ladders or mobile scaffolding only after checking the wall height and ground conditions. Keep a clear access route around each work zone and do not rely on chairs or tables as steps.
- Place waste bins near the painting areas and arrange collection before the festival. Paint packaging, used wipes and disposable materials should not be left beside the wall overnight.
Frequently asked questions
- How much paint do I need for a mural festival?
- The amount depends on wall size, surface absorption and the artists’ designs. As a starting point, calculate the wall area, add primer for the full surface, and allow 10–20% extra colour paint for touch-ups and uneven coverage.
- What painting supplies are needed for a mural festival?
- Plan for white, black and the main colours, plus wall primer, small brushes, large brushes, rollers, paint trays, mixing cups, stirring sticks and water sprayers. Provide more than one set when several artists or work zones will paint simultaneously.
- How many tables and chairs should I buy or hire?
- Match seating to the number of registered participants and staff, then add at least 10% spare chairs if space allows. Use separate tables for registration, paint mixing, food and artist equipment so wet materials do not crowd the check-in area.
- When should I order mural festival supplies?
- Place the materials order early enough to check every delivery before the event, ideally at least 7 days beforehand. Confirm paint colours, primer, access equipment, power leads, tents and waste bins before setting up the work zones.
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