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$50K Mural Opportunity in Union Square
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$50K Mural Opportunity in Union Square

Somerville Arts Council

April 15, 2026Somerville, MA, USA

This opportunity exemplifies the modern Request for Qualifications (RFQ) procurement architecture for public art, demanding a high degree of professionalization from applicants. It is ideal for experienced muralists and teams capable of executing large-scale, technically stringent public artworks that serve as economic drivers and branding mechanisms for urban revitalization. Funded by a corpor...

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$1,000 finalist stipend, opportunity to create a large-scale public artwork on the Prospect Street Substation Building. The artwork must capture the innovation and momentum of Union Square and remain stable and maintenance-free for over a decade.

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Open to individual artists, teams, and nonprofits with demonstrated experience in large-scale murals. Applicants must be capable of managing substantial capital deployments and coordinating with subcontractors, possessing a deep understanding of material science, masonry, and exterior protective coatings.

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Deadline
RFQ submission deadline.
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$50,000 project budget
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Free

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