APPLY VIA LINK --- https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15489 --- Call Description The City of Hopkins is seeking proposals for a series of small murals to be completed at three key locations in the city. Hopkins, Minnesota, 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, is a dynamic confluence of historic and modern sensibilities with a mission to Inspire, Educate, Involve, and Communicate. The Hopkins Bird Mural Project is intended to draw attention to birds threatened by climate change and support the community of Hopkins through creative placemaking at key sites where public art can meet a variety of specific goals including: Highlight or support a cultural and ecological asset Add to the already robust art scene Emphasize the importance of birds in community life Each mural must be a minimum of 2’ x 2’ and depict at least one bird species identified as ‘High Vulnerability’ in our area by the National Audubon Society. A list of those species can be found at the link below: https://www.audubon.org/climate/survivalbydegrees/county?zipCode=55343 SITE INFORMATION: SITE 1: 923 Mainstreet, Hopkins, Minnesota, west facing façade adjacent to 10th Ave. N. For scale reference the niche spaces measure approximately 101” tall by 77” wide (see View Site Details linked above for photo). The space between niches is approximately 53”. Mural must be at least 2' x 2'. SITE 2: 824 Mainstreet, Hopkins, Minnesota, niches in west facing façade adjacent to 9thth Ave. N. Approximate dimensions 26” tall by 29” wide (see View Site Details linked above for photo) SITE 3: 723 Mainstreet, Hopkins, Minnesota, angled façade. Approximate dimensions of available space 63” tall x 84” wide (see View Site Details linked above for photo). Mural must be at least 2' x 2'. In-kind Assistance The City of Hopkins will work with the artist(s) to help make the project a success. The City of Hopkins will work with the artist(s) on logistics including access to water and a place to store materials. Hopkins Public Works staff will be able to work with the artist(s) to make the space safe, including setting up traffic cones or barricades as needed. SELECTION PROCESS: The Hopkins Public Art Advisory Committee will select up to three Artists/Artist Teams to complete a mural(s). TIMELINE: Artists will be notified of results by June 30, 2025 Murals to be completed by August 31, 2025 Application Requirements Artists / Artist Teams will submit: A minimum of 5 images of realized artwork representative of style(s) and approach. Preference will be given to samples of previously completed murals. Resume or C.V. A written description of the intended concept for proposed mural or murals, including which bird species will be depicted. A proposed budget for the project

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.

APPLY HERE -- https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/pl/big-vestibule-mural-rfq -- Mural Design for Bloomington Ice Garden -- The City of Bloomington invites experienced public artists/teams to submit qualifications for the design of a unique mural for the Bloomington Ice Garden (BIG). The mural design will be printed and installed on the wall by another vendor. The renovation of BIG presents an opportunity to enhance the space through the creation of a mural in the vestibule. This mural will serve as a welcoming, vibrant focal point, celebrating the rich history and strong sense of community associated with BIG and its users. Applicants are welcome from the state of Minnesota. The total budget for this project is $8,000 for the purposes of providing a digital artistic design that can be used by a City-selected vendor to wrap the vestibule wall. Application are due by Friday, March 14, 2025, 11:00 PM CST. Questions must be submitted by March 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. CST to placemaking@bloomingtonmn.gov.

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.

We partnered NAMI Wisconsin who created a new youth movement that empowers teens to create a new conversation about mental health through education, leadership development, and civic advocacy. 10 small murals will be painting at the following schools: Antigo High School DC Everest Junior High DC Everest High School Marathon High School Merrill High School Tomahawk High School Wausau East High School Wausau West High School + 2 new RYV high schools But our large mural that will encompass the thoughts of all RYV schools and their vision of uplifting each other in their mental health struggles.

It's been a long project in the making but we're excited to see a project come to life with a big impact in 2025. And there's no better time to ask for our community's support than on this milestone year that commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the first HMong arriving in the United States - marking 50 years of resilience, growth, and contributions to American society. RISE UP Central Wisconsin partnered with Wausau Area Hmong New Year, Inc. long ago to do workshops with locals to guide our talented artist, Mary Thao - into a mural piece that tells a story often not told in Wausau. We have no HMong representation in any public art forms in Wausau. That ends soon. We are seeking downtown Wausau sites with heavy foot traffic. High visibility. THIS MURAL WILL NOT BE "TUCKED" AWAY SOMEWHERE! It's going to be seen! If you are a downtown commercial property owner and are interested in supporting the first in hopefully a long series of mural storytelling; Unity in Diversity: HMong-American mural project - please contact Jacquelyn, Rise Up Program Coordinator at art@riseupart.org - by next month we hope to sign a contract with a building to have a physical space to begin this important piece of art. As your local art nonprofit, It takes a village to make murals with impact that aren't just art for art's sake - but to tell stories that need to be told. Will you join us in simply supporting this mural with a ❤️ react and a page follow so you can stay updated on its progress!