Muralists Needed - Multiple City Projects - RFQ

Project Description 
The Clearwater Public Art & Design Program seeks artists or artist teams for ongoing mural projects in the city. 

Including: 

• The Baycare Sound Amphitheater - Spring 2026
• Art Oasis Mural Festival (North Greenwood Neighborhood) - Feb/Mar 2026
• City Hall Stairwell Murals - Summer 2026
• Coachman Park Mural Walls - Fall 2026
• Clearwater Marina Walk Murals - Late 2026

As well as other ongoing city projects. 

Artwork possibilities: 
Mural  
 
City Background 
The city of Clearwater is a vibrant coastal community of approximately 115,500 citizens located on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Clearwater is a progressive city that is committed to enhancing residents’ lives while preserving a heritage that is rich in culture and exquisite in landscape. Located approximately 30 minutes from both Tampa and St. Petersburg, Clearwater enjoys immediate access to natural amenities such as the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, and cultural offerings from a variety of museums, galleries, concert venues and theaters. 
 
Budget 

$5,000 -$30,000

Various budgets based on scale and scope of project. 

The selected artist, or artist team, will be awarded a comprehensive contract. The artist will be responsible for artwork design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, public presentations, meetings with City of Clearwater staff as necessary, identification plaque, and all related incidental expenses. 

Selection Process 
Applying to this call will add you to our artist database, which will be used for selecting artist for future projects over the next year or so. 

A selection panel consisting of Public Art & Design Board representatives, Clearwater Arts Alliance Board members, The City of Clearwater Arts and Cultural Affairs Manager, and others including local art professionals, and community representatives who will review artists’ previous work and qualifications. Selected artists will be paid a stipend for their design proposals. Stipend amounts will depend on the project. Final artist selection will take place after review of the artist's proposals. 
 
The City of Clearwater reserves the right to reject any or all applications, proposals, applications, or projects, and to modify or terminate the application process or the selection process for any reason and without prior notice.  
 
Selection Criteria 
Artists will be evaluated on artistic excellence as evident by submitted materials; professional experience; compatibility with the architectural design, facility environment and values of the City of Clearwater. We always implement a blind juror panel for artists in the first round, where artists are scored based solely on their previous body of work. 

*For the mural festival this year, extra points will be awarded to artists who are hyperlocal.

 Submittal Requirements

• Experience with public art projects with a similar budget and scope preferred
• A minimum of four (4) images are required with a maximum of ten (10). Wherever possible, provide images of a completed project to assure the selection panel of your ability to realize a public art project that will be completed and installed as designed.

Please submit the following items contained in a single PDF or Microsoft Word document:

• Professional resume

Please submit the following items contained in a single PDF or Microsoft Word document:

• Letter of Interest - Can be general, or geared toward a specific project within the city.

This opportunity is open to professional artists residing in Florida.