Denver Public Art Commission Pre-Application Meeting: 44th Ave & Broadway

The Denver Public Art Team will be hosting a virtual pre-application meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will cover project backgrounds, goals, and the application process for this Request for Qualifications: Verbena Park Playground. Attendees will also get information on CallForEntry.org (CafE) through which we are accepting applications.

Please attend to learn more about the application process, ask questions and determine if you’d like to apply for this project.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Public Art Project: 44^th Avenue & Broadway Public Art Project

Budget: Approximately $45,000.00 USD

Eligibility: Artists or Artist Teams residing in the United States

DEADLINE: Monday, June 2, 2025, 11:59 P.M. MST

Denver Public Art seeks to commission an artist or artist team to create an original mural, or series of murals, for the 44^th Avenue Bridge project located approximately at 44^th Avenue and Broadway, Denver, CO 80216. The goal of the project is to commission artwork that enhances the staircase and bridge and that is created with engagement from the community. In particular, the artwork should highlight the past, present and future of the neighborhood and area.

This event will be hosted on Zoom. Interested applicants are asked to register to get information on how to join prior to the event. If you cannot attend, a recording will be available on the Denver Arts & Venues Vimeo channel.

Learn more about these RFQs and other upcoming Denver Public Art opportunities at DenverPublicArt.org/For-Artists/#opportunities.

Submit your application for this project through CaFE: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=15132

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Please contact us at least five business days before the event for any special needs.

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