Mise en Scène — City of San Francisco
Custom Murals & Architectural Art for Washington DC's Commercial, Public & Civic Spaces
inquire about a project →Buckley is a nationally recognized mural artist and public art studio available for large-scale commissions in Washington DC. From Georgetown and Dupont Circle to Capitol Hill, Navy Yard, The Wharf, and beyond, Buckley brings site-specific murals and architectural artworks to Washington DC's most ambitious civic, institutional, and commercial spaces.
As a commissioned muralist for hire in Washington DC, Buckley's work spans hand-painted murals, stained glass, mosaic, bas-relief, and wood marquetry. Washington DC is America's civic canvas — a city where public art is woven into the fabric of national identity. Buckley's practice is built for the scale and gravitas that DC demands. Whether it's a federal institution commission, a hospitality artwork in The Wharf, a corporate mural in NoMa, or a large-scale civic installation, every project is executed with the seriousness and craft the capital deserves.
While hand-painted murals are Buckley's entry point, they are not her final destination. Buckley creates commissioned artworks in a range of mediums — each selected to best serve the intentions of the space.
Buckley's practice combines artistic concept and design leadership with a trusted network of fabricators, each chosen for their mastery of a specific material. Every architectural art commission — from stained glass to mosaic to bas-relief — is executed in deep collaboration with specialist craftspeople who have generations of experience in their medium.
Buckley x Scottish Stained Glass →From hand-painted wall murals to large-scale architectural art, Buckley offers a full range of custom mural painting and public art services for Washington DC government institutions, corporate organizations, hospitality groups, and real estate developers.
Custom hand-painted murals for interior and exterior walls across Washington DC. Large-scale painted murals for federal and civic institutions, Georgetown hotel lobbies, Navy Yard and NoMa corporate offices, Capitol Hill restaurants, and luxury residential developments. Every mural carries the weight and permanence the capital demands.
Commercial mural painting services for Washington DC's federal contractors, think tanks, corporate headquarters, law firms, and hospitality venues. Buckley creates custom large-format murals and corporate art installations that communicate authority, vision, and institutional identity — values that resonate in the nation's capital.
Site-specific public art commissions for Washington DC's civic buildings, federal institutions, transit spaces, healthcare spaces, cultural organizations, and public plazas. Buckley works with DC architects, developers, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and commissioning bodies to create lasting public artworks.
Washington DC's federal buildings, embassies, and civic institutions have a long tradition of commissioning architectural art. Buckley creates works in stained glass, mosaic, bas-relief, and wood marquetry, integrated directly into the architecture. Ideal for government buildings, embassy residences, civic institutions, luxury hospitality, and high-end residential developments across the capital.
Custom ceramic and glass mosaic murals for floors, walls, plazas, and facades across Washington DC. Site-specific mosaic commissions for federal buildings, civic institutions, and luxury residential developments in Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and beyond. A medium as enduring as the institutions it adorns.
Custom mural painting and architectural art for Washington DC's hotels, restaurants, and hospitality venues. From luxury Georgetown hotels to The Wharf restaurant groups and Logan Circle creative venues, Buckley creates lobby murals, bar installations, courtyard artworks, and large-scale hospitality pieces befitting the nation's capital.
Buckley brings a portfolio of landmark public art commissions to every Washington DC project. Past clients span the most recognized institutions and brands in America — bringing proven institutional-level craft to the nation's most demanding civic market.
LAX Airport, Delta Terminal, Los Angeles. Large-scale hand-painted mural for the Delta terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.
YouTube Headquarters: 20 hand-painted murals across the YouTube HQ campus in San Bruno, CA.
City of San Francisco. "Mise en Scène," a public artwork commissioned by the City of San Francisco.
Starbucks Design HQ: custom mural installation at the Starbucks LA Design Headquarters in Costa Mesa.
City of Hope Newport Beach: public art commission for one of the nation's leading cancer research and healthcare spaces.
Hoxton Hotel: custom mural and art installation for the Hoxton Hotel, a leading boutique hospitality brand.
Buckley is available for mural and public art commissions across all Washington DC neighborhoods, the greater DMV area, and nationwide.
How much does a mural cost in Washington DC?
Mural pricing in Washington DC varies based on scale, institution type, and medium. Interior murals typically start at $8,000. Large-scale commercial or public art commissions range from $20,000 to $200,000+. Works in architectural art mediums (mosaic, stained glass, bas-relief, wood marquetry) are scoped individually. Every project begins with a free consultation and custom estimate.
What types of spaces do you paint murals for in Washington DC?
Buckley creates murals and public art for Washington DC's full range of spaces: federal and civic institutions, Georgetown and The Wharf hotel lobbies, Capitol Hill and Dupont Circle restaurants, corporate offices in NoMa and Bethesda, healthcare spaces, embassies, and luxury residential developments. No project is beyond scope.
Do you work outside of Washington DC?
Buckley accepts commissions throughout Washington DC, the greater DMV area, and nationwide. Based between Los Angeles and Mexico City, Buckley travels for every project. Past commissioned works span Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Charleston, and beyond.
How long does a mural take to complete?
A hand-painted mural commission in Washington DC typically moves from concept to installation in 6 to 12 weeks. Projects involving specialist fabrication — mosaic, stained glass, bas-relief — generally require 3 to 12 months depending on complexity and scale. Rush timelines can be accommodated with an additional fee.
Can you work in materials other than paint?
Yes. Washington DC's civic and institutional tradition embraces the full spectrum of architectural art. In addition to hand-painted murals, Buckley works in stained glass, mosaic, bas-relief, and wood marquetry — each medium integrated directly into the architecture. Available for federal, civic, commercial, and hospitality projects across DC and nationwide.
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Buckley brings a track record of landmark public art commissions to Washington DC — including LAX Airport, YouTube, and the City of San Francisco. That same institutional-level craft and creative vision is available for your DC or federal project.
Working directly with Washington DC clients, architects, government arts officers, and institutional consultants, Buckley develops site-specific murals and public artworks that carry the weight and permanence the capital requires. Every commission is treated as a contribution to the civic record.
Buckley's large-scale commissions have been installed in airports, healthcare spaces, corporate headquarters, and civic buildings across the United States. Each work is made to last, designed to be meaningful to the communities they are created for, and executed at the highest level of craft.
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