City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture seeks qualifications from muralists for the development of a Pre-Qualified Roster. The intention of this Roster is to invite Artists who are interested in working with the City of Phoenix or Arizona residents and businesses for the purpose of commissioning murals. Accepted submissions from artists will be able to create meaningful artworks that can be incorporated into a specific site, area, or context both on public or private property. Muralists selected for the Muralist Pre-qualified Artist Roster will be eligible for City-funded projects over the next three years. The Artist Roster will be made publicly available for residents and businesses to utilize at their discretion. Deadline to apply is April 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Calls to Artists
The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, in partnership with the Street Transportation Department, Neighborhood Services Department, and the Bell Road Business Alliance, seeks to commission a professional artist or artist team to design 6 to 8 site-specific artwork panels. The designs will subsequently be fabricated as 2’-6”W by 6’-0”H laser cut metal banners that will be installed on street light poles along the south side of Bell Road from Black Canyon Freeway (I-17) east to 7th Avenue. The image below shows the project area. Deadline to apply is April 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.