Creativity · CSR & impact
Team Mural
Teams each paint one panel; together the panels form a large mural of the company's story or values.
Quick answer
How do you run Team Mural with a team?
Teams each paint one panel; together the panels form a large mural of the company's story or values. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes. Group size: 8–150 people. Setting: Outdoor. Below you will find a step-by-step guide, the materials and facilitator tips.
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Group size
- 8–150 people
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Energy level
- Calm
- Materials
- Canvas panels or boards, one per team, Water-based paints, brushes, aprons, A pencil outline of the whole design
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
Objective
Create something lasting together and celebrate the team's identity.
Materials
- Canvas panels or boards, one per team
- Water-based paints, brushes, aprons
- A pencil outline of the whole design
- Drop cloths
Step by step
- Agree a theme with the organiser and sketch the overall design across all panels.
- Each team gets one panel and a colour guide.
- Teams paint for 60 minutes; a facilitator moves between groups.
- Join the panels and reveal the full mural.
- Hang the mural in the office or donate it to a school or community space.
Facilitator tips
- Outdoor sessions need shade and a plan for wind.
- Number the back of each panel for easy assembly.
Variations
- CSR version: paint a wall at a school with permission and a local artist.
Accessibility
Painting can be done seated at tables. Offer brushes with thicker handles and different tasks such as mixing colours or outlining.