Call for Artist Mural Project

The Town of Vernon, Connecticut is seeking a professional artist or artist team to design and install a large-scale narrative mural at 1 Prospect Street, Vernon, CT, with a budget of $17,000.

Vernon, Town of


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Jul 15, 2026 05:00 PM
Jun 18, 2026 01:00 PM
$17,000.00
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Annie Geitner
ageitner@vernon-ct.gov
Submission Instructions
Email
Description

The Town of Vernon, Connecticut, through its Cultural District and CT Main Street Accelerator Program, is seeking a professional artist or artist team to design and install a large-scale narrative mural at 1 Prospect Street, Vernon, CT. The mural should convey the dynamic energy of the Rockville area and use the theme 'Threads of Community' to celebrate the people, places, and traditions of Rockville. The project aims to create a welcoming sense of arrival and contribute to the revitalization of the historic mill town. The artist will be responsible for surface preparation, installation, and applying UV sealant and anti-graffiti coating. The budget is $17,000, covering artist stipend, materials, equipment, and liability insurance. Proposals are due July 15, 2026, and must be submitted via email as a single merged PDF.

Classification Codes
NAICS711510Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
PSCC211Architect - Engineer Services (including landscaping, interior layout, and designing)
Smart Codes
large-scale mural designcommunity mural installationpublic art project
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Jun 15, 2026 12:00 PM-RFQ Issued
Jul 15, 2026 12:00 PM-Submission Deadline
Jul 31, 2026 12:00 PM-Finalist Selection
Aug 07, 2026 12:00 PM-Interviews with Semifinalists
Aug 17, 2026 12:00 PM-Artist Notification
Aug 31, 2026 12:00 PM-Design Finalized
Sep 01, 2026 12:00 PM-Installation Start
Oct 31, 2026 12:00 PM-Installation Complete
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability
Scored
  • Minimum 2 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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