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2026 Dewey Square Mural project
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2026 Dewey Square Mural project

Rose Kennedy Greenway

May 31, 2026Boston, Massachusetts, USA

This is one of the most financially significant and culturally prestigious US commissions, managed by the Rose Kennedy Greenway for a massive urban mural. It features a rigorous two-phase selection process and offers a highly equitable $5,000 finalist design fee, setting a benchmark for transparent public art compensation. The combined $75,000 allocation (commission + production) reflects the i...

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Five selected finalists will initially be awarded $5,000 simply to develop and submit their full, comprehensive mural proposals. A staggering $50,000 production budget, entirely separate from the artist commission.

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National call, open to all professional artists and designers residing in the United States over the age of 18. Selection led by a panel of Boston's premier community leaders and cultural stakeholders.

Dates & details

Deadline
Spring 2026 (RFQ operates on a rigorous two-phase selection process).
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$25,000 (artist commission)
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Free

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