Mural Artist Call - Federal Way's Downtown Civic Plaza 2026

  • Mural Artist Call - Federal Way's Downtown Civic Plaza

  • DEADLINE TO SUBMIT

    April 6th, 2026 at 7:00pm

  • Optional virtual information session: Thursday March 19 via Zoom 7:00pm

    https://tinyurl.com/36e8jc8w

    Meeting ID: 815 4937 4919

    Passcode: 298169

     


    Learn more and apply: https://www.federalwaywa.gov/page/arts-commission
    Questions? Please contact Cassie Swan at cassie.swan@federalwaywa.gov

  • Pacific Northwest Artists residing in Washington State are invited to submit a design for an outdoor mural for Vendor Container Row at the new Federal Way Downtown Civic Plaza. Federal Way's Downtown Civic Plaza will serve as a community gathering space that supports community events, concerts in the park, festivals and much more! The project is managed by the Federal Way Parks Department and is set to be installed for 18-24 months.

    Artists are invited to submit up to two conceptual renderings for consideration that celebrate both regional character and the rich culture and welcoming spirit of Federal Way. The Federal Way Arts Commission will evaluate and then select from the artwork submitted. Selections will be made by April 10th. If selected, artists will need to begin work on May 15, 2026 and will have three weeks to complete the work.

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  • Project Description

  • Three artists will be selected for three different sections/areas of container space to be covered as seen below:
    Artist 1. Downtown Civic Plaza Vendor Container Row North - 180 linear feet
    Artist 2. Downtown Civic Plaza Storage Container L Shape South East - 80 linear feet
    Artist 3. Downtown Civic Plaza Storage Container L Shape South West- 80 linear feet

  • Project Timeline

  • March 10-April 6, 2026: Submission Period
    April 9, 2026: Artwork Selection, Notification, and Agreements
    June 15, 2026: Finished Artwork Delivered Honorarium, Sales Information and Agreement
    1. Selected artists will complete an Art Purchase Agreement.
    2. Selected artists will receive an honorarium based on the area they are selected for:

    • 80 linear feet compensation is $4,500
    • 180 linear feet compensation is $11,000

    3. The City of Federal Way will provide exterior-grade paint for the artists to use to prepare the background for the mural as well as a clear coat upon completion of the mural, though the artist will be responsible for providing all other paint, tools and supplies to complete the mural design.

  • Submission Requirements

  • 1. Artwork submissions will be accepted until 7pm on April 6, 2026 via the online form.
    2. Each design submission must be presented approximately to the scale of the designated mural wall.

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  • Mural Artist Call - Federal Way's Downtown Civic Plaza Application

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Civic Plaza Mural Design Concepts

    Please submit up to two NEW concept ideas for a new mural at Civic Plaza.
    You may upload sketches, mockups, or concept artwork, and include a concept title or a link to additional concept materials if applicable.

     

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  • Artistic Portfolio (Past Mural Work)

    Samples of art projects that reflect this type of work, including uploads of at least two prior murals completed within the last year with accompanying descriptions or a website link to past projects. Each project description should include dimensions, contact, and location as well.

    All images and information must be compiled into a single document.

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  • Questions? Please call 253-835-6928 or email Cassie at cassie.swan@federalwaywa.gov
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