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The City of Woodstock, Illinois seeks artists’ proposals for a public mural as part of an outdoor dining and entertainment area in its historic downtown district. The commissioning of a new mural is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to give residents and visitors opportunities to engage with the arts. Submission deadline is February 25, 2022 with mural completion by July 15, 2022.

Apply via link -- https://swwdmn.gov/call-for-artists-public-art-at-wilmes-lake-alum-treatment-facility/ -- The South Washington Watershed District (SWWD) seeks proposals to commission a professional artist or team of artists to design, fabricate and install a work of public art at the newly completed Wilmes Lake Alum Treatment Facility in Kargel Park, Woodbury, Minnesota. The selected artwork will be installed in a visible location on an exterior screen wall at the facility’s lift station along a highly utilized public trail. The artwork should interpret one or more of the following themes: local aquatic ecosystem restoration, water quality/clarity improvement, water movement and watershed connectivity within the SWWD, climate resiliency, and/or other related topics subject to SWWD and City of Woodbury approval. SWWD is interested in discovering new ways of envisioning, connecting, and valuing its water resources while recognizing different perspectives and ways of knowing. Through this project, SWWD hopes to engage area residents and trail users with creativity, innovation and artistic excellence while promoting and achieving water quality improvement by providing visibility to the watershed’s natural resources.

APPLY HERE: https://springboardforthearts.org/opportunities/rondo-community-land-trust-historically-black-public-mural-park-artists-commission-rfq/ -- The Office of Cultural Work (OCW) is an arts management consultant based in St. Paul, Minnesota. As a partner to artists, community-centered nonprofits, and aligned housing developers, we provide essential support to lift up and embrace the power of culture building. In collaboration with the Rondo Community Land Trust (Rondo CLT), OCW aims to bring murals and community engagement to the Selby Avenue corridor, paying tribute to the Rondo community’s enduring legacy. Through the lens of Black history and experiences, these projects will honor the resilience, creativity, and contributions that define Rondo’s rich African American heritage. OCW seeks artists to honor the stories, struggles, and triumphs of Rondo’s history, creating a lasting tribute to its cultural legacy. The OCW team will be facilitating the curation and commissioning process for the creation of up to four murals to be installed at a public mural park in the Rondo neighborhood. Artists are expected to live paint and complete their murals over the course of the 2 day event taking place July 12th-13th. These murals will be part of the Arts and Cultural Corridor debut and event. The goal of the selection process is to engage historically Black artists or artist teams with a strong background in public art. OCW and Rondo CLT aim to create artwork that authentically represents the cultural pride, historical significance, and aspirations of Rondo’s residents. This process will include public engagement to ensure the murals reflect the collective spirit of the community, transforming the public mural park into a dynamic space that celebrates the history, culture, and future of Rondo.