Call for Artist

Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST
Budget: $8000 

FULL CALL ➜
 
OPPORTUNITY 
The BelRed Arts District Community Alliance seeks artist to design and install a large-scale artwork installation in the BelRed Arts district. This artist call is open to local, career-level artists living in King County - preferably on the Eastside – that have completed at least 3-5 previous artwork installation on exterior walls. The final selected artist will contract with the BelRed Arts District Community Alliance for $8000, covering the artist’s time, labor and supplies. The Community Alliance will handle any equipment necessary for installation, including outdoor-grade hardware and lift.  
 
The deadline for application is May 3 at 11:59 PM PST. Please note that this is a request for qualifications. Artist will be evaluated based on prior work experiences and are asked not to create new artwork proposals to apply for this call.  
 
ABOUT THE CALL 
The call aims to provide opportunities to artists that will help tell the story, vision and brand of the BelRed Arts District through a creative, vibrant and intriguing temporary art installation on the exterior masonry walls of the BelRed Arts Studio located at 1615 133rd PL NE, Bellevue, WA 98005 (art installation placement indicated in red boxes below).  The final selected artist will be required to work directly with the BelRed Arts District Community Alliance to ensure the design aligns with the district’s vision for the art installation.  

 

The selected artist can expect payment in multiple installments throughout the project’s duration. The BelRed Arts District Community Alliance will be responsible for obtaining any necessary permits and agreements. Artist must carry general liability insurance for the duration of the installation and conduct any necessary wall preparation before mural installation.  
 
The BelRed Arts District Community Alliance will provide additional support and  assistance throughout the entire process but look to artists to provide guidance on best practices for installation. The artwork is slated to be on display for at least 2 years, must be easy to remove and relocate. 

GOALS OF THE ARTWORK 

• Unique to this project 
• Tells the story, vision and brand of the BelRed Arts District 
• Provides fun and engaging experiences for those passing by the art
• installation from different perspective (train, car, sidewalk or adjacent building)  
• Increases the visibility and awareness of the BelRed Arts District and serves as one of the key anchors 
• Achievable and feasible 
• Colorful and vibrant but fits well into the overall environment and works well with the other murals in the vicinity.  

 

PROJECT TIMELINE

May 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM	Deadline of application
June 2026	Panel Review
July 2026	Notification of selection to artist, brainstorming and initial artwork development
August 2026	Design draft check-in
September - October 2026	Final check-in, permitting and installation

 **Please note that dates are tentative and subject to change.**