Application Deadline

March 14, 2016, 11:59 PM

Eligibility

• Applicant and proposed mural site must be located within the official city limits of Tacoma
• Priority will be given to sites located in areas without a good representation of public art
• Applicant must exhibit community support and participation
• Applicant must have a specific outdoor mural site to propose and permission of property owner
• If proposed mural site is part of a designated City landmark or is located in one of Tacoma’s local historic districts, applicant will have to receive approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission before a mural can be painted on the site.
• Proposed mural wall must be commercial or public property.

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Download the 2016 Tacoma Murals Project Call to Community Groups for full project details and directions on how to apply.

About

In support of the City of Tacoma’s ongoing efforts to strategically revitalize and beautify our city, the Tacoma Murals Project is seeking applications from community groups interested in collaborating with local artists who will design and implement outdoor painted murals that reflect positive neighborhood themes or messages.

Each selected community group will receive a funded mural that includes artist supplies and artist compensation, an artist or artist team from a roster provided by the City, technical assistance and general promotion of the project. 

In return, each selected community group would be responsible for contributing in-kind services and materials as required to prepare their mural wall, participating in the selection of an artist/artist team from a City-provided roster, coordinating community meetings and the dedication of their completed mural, and maintaining their mural after completion.

Community groups must, with property owner permission, propose specific mural walls. Proposed mural walls must be on commercial or public property and located within Tacoma city limits. Priority will be given to sites located in areas without a good representation of public art and/or that are highly visible to the public.

It is tentatively projected that five mural sites will be selected for 2016.