Mural Opportunity in Denver
Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway (apply via link)
APPLY HERE -- https://celebrate.colorado.gov/ -- Up to 20 artists or artist teams will be selected to create projects depicting or celebrating one of Colorado's historical narratives. All historical narratives and narrative categories will be pre-determined by the Governor’s Office and History Colorado. Up to $2 million is dedicated to the public arts spending for this project, including design stipends and the final budgets for each artwork. Budgets for artist projects will be allocated on a case-by-case basis, prioritizing the specific needs of the artists.
The selection committee, made up of seven voting community members and four non-voting members who will act as an advisory resource for the group, will select artists to create public artwork for this pedestrian walkway. The selection committee will base their decision on the following submitted application materials including a resume or CV, artist statement and work samples, outlined below.
Creatives of all mediums are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to, visual artists (steel, bronze, carpentry, mural/painting, illustration, etc.), literary arts, musicians, lighting specialists, vocalists, digital artists, etc.
Artist Preferences
artist budget
$2,000,000
All applicants must be residents of Colorado. Exceptions will be made for artists living outside of Colorado if they are affiliated with a tribe with ties to the land that is currently Colorado. If you live outside of Colorado and fall under this exception, please contact Ruth Wilson (ruth.wilson@state.co.us) prior to applying to ensure awareness of your application. Artists from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities are encouraged to apply. Existing public arts experience is not required for this call for entry.
Creatives of all mediums are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to, visual artists (steel, bronze, carpentry, mural/painting, illustration, etc.), literary arts, musicians, lighting specialists, vocalists, digital artists, etc.
Location Preferences
approximate size
medium
wall budget
Inquire for budget
Deadlines
Artist Proposal
04/01/2025Project Completion
08/31/2026