Call for Artists – Mural at North Lynnwood Park

City of Lynnwood, WA is looking for an artist, or artist team to create a mural at North Lynnwood Park. Selected artist/team will design and paint the mural.

Deadline to apply: April 14, 2024

Eligibility: Open to artists, or artist teams living in WA State. We prefer artist/team to have experience creating murals or large painting projects (at least one team member).

No application fee.

Budget: $9,000 (budget is negotiable), which includes creating mural, applying anti-graffiti coating, equipment rentals, supplies, fencing, travel, insurance, permits, taxes, etc. City will pay for power washing the wall in preparation for painting. Artist/s will be required to secure a City of Lynnwood business license.

Location: North Lynnwood Park, 18510 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98037.

North Lynnwood Park is affectionately known as “Dragon Park” because of the dragon spray features at the spray pad next to the restroom.

Selection: A panel comprising of arts professionals, Lynnwood Arts Commission members, and City staff will decide based on the applications and interviews. All applicants will be required to submit to and pass a background check.

Themes / requirements: Themes of mural are dragon(s), water, fantasy. We want the design to be fun for children. Mural must cover the entire east wall, which is about 8’ tall and 33’ wide. Mural can use no more than 12 solid colors. Mural must be created with outdoor paint that can withstand the elements.

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