Denver Public Art Pre-Application Meeting: Two New Opportunities

Learn more about two open RFQ opportunities.

Denver Public Art will host a virtual pre-application meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (MT) via Zoom for interested applicants. The meeting will cover project backgrounds and goals, selection process schedule, and the application process for two Requests for Qualification (RFQ). Attendees will also get information on CallForEntry.org, through which artists may apply. 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 YouTube channel.

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RFQ #1:

Public Art Project: 47th and Telluride Park

Budget: $90,000 USD

Eligibility: Artists or artist teams residing in the United States

DEADLINE: Monday, March 16th, 2026; 11:59 P.M. MST

Goals:

• Artworks should be colorful, fun, interactive and engaging.
• Artworks should celebrate and be inclusive to all park visitors and families.

• Artworks should help amplify the stories of the area in a culturally relevant way. It is imperative that any artistic representation accurately reflect the community’s heritage and narratives, honoring its past and present contributions.

• Artists should possess excellent group facilitation skills and be enthusiastic about working with nearby community members, particularly elders and youth, to finalize their designs. Artists will be expected to lead activities that encourage the public to take ownership of the work and protect it long-term.

The panel strongly encourages artists who have a connection to Denver to apply.

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RFQ #2:

Public Art Project: 48th Avenue Center

Budget: Approximately $66,000.00 USD

Eligibility: Artists or Artist Teams residing in the United States

DEADLINE: Monday, March 16, 2025, 11:59 P.M. MST

Goals:

• Artwork should be welcoming, comforting, colorful, and convey a sense of safety. The work should be empowering and inspire positive forward momentum.
• Artworks should engage and help share the stories of people experiencing homelessness and provide a sense of dignity to those seeking support. Collective storytelling and building confidence in participants are critical for a successful outcome. Artists chosen as finalists, may take advantage of the Denver Rescue Mission’s existing art class with residents.
• Artwork should also be culturally relevant. While residents will be the key audience, it is equally important that any artistic representation be sensitive to the neighborhood’s heritage and legacy.
• Artists are encouraged to consider trauma-informed design strategies that support mental health through color, pattern and subject matter. Trauma-informed design is the practice of combining trauma-informed care with the design process. Finalists will receive resources to support their proposal development.
• The panel is especially interested in inviting artists to apply who have lived experience with homelessness or have worked meaningfully with communities experiencing homelessness.
• The panel also welcomes artists who have a connection to the Park Hill neighborhood to apply.

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