Mural Opportunity in Philadelphia
Art on the Parkway (apply via link)
APPLY HERE -- https://www.publicartist.org/artist/call.cfm?id=7017&CFID=12314357&CFTOKEN=977999c9da76cbf9-6DF2584B-E11D-96CB-C83AB5A6BC11F61F - Art on the Parkway is a juried open call organized by the Association for Public Art (aPA) in partnership with the Parkway Council and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR). It invites artists, designers, and other creatives to propose a temporary public art installation in Maja Park on Philadelphia’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway that will be commissioned for summer 2025. Proposals are asked to explore the ways in which art can engage with audiences and respond to the site. The Benjamin Franklin Parkway is one of Philadelphia’s grandest civic spaces with a rich array of art and architecture—including many sculptures commissioned and maintained by the Association for Public Art. This opportunity invites proposals that expand the idea of the Parkway as a great urban park while both celebrating the Parkway’s historic built environment and exploring its future as a more inclusive and vibrant public space for all Philadelphians. This commission will be a part of the annual Oval summer festivities on the Parkway and must be durable and suitable for display in a public park open to the elements for the four month exhibit period from July-October 2025.
Artist Preferences
artist budget
$15,000
Applications will be accepted from individuals, collectives, or teams including artists and other creatives twenty-one years and older.
Entrants who live or work in the Philadelphia metro area are eligible to apply.
Students of any age enrolled in a degree program at a college or university are not eligible to apply.
While no specific professional credential is required, applicants must demonstrate their qualifications and ability to execute a public project of this scale in an outdoor environment.
Location Preferences
approximate size
large
wall budget
Inquire for budget
Applicants are strongly encouraged to develop proposals in response to the project location and take into consideration the site’s urban outdoor environment, as outlined in the site plan. Maja Park includes an existing sculpture (Maja by Gerhard Marcks) as well as a pergola and seating structure.
Deadlines
Artist Proposal
04/04/2025Project Completion
10/31/2025