The City of Westland is seeking qualifications from artists for the design and installation of an exterior mural at the Jefferson Barns Community Center. The total project budget is not to exceed $10,000, which includes design fees, community stakeholder meetings, renderings, fabrication, and installation. Proposals are due by April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A pre-application meeting will be held on April 10, 2026. Artists are required to submit a digital portfolio, artist statement, proposed budget, schedule, resume, and three references. Electronic bid submissions are available via bidnetdirect. com. Insurance will be required during onsite installation.
The bid proposal is due by April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time. The desired completion time for the artwork is July 2026.
The bid notice states, awarded bidders should allow for approximately 30 days from receipt of invoice to receive payment from the city of westland.
The selection committee will make the final determination regarding the artists that it wishes to hire, based upon style, portfolio, and experience.
Artists are invited to submit qualifications to develop a new work of public art at Jefferson Barns Community Center, in consultation with the City of Westland. Individual artists, artist teams, and teams that include individuals working in multiple fields are eligible to apply. The city of Westland wishes to select an artist or artist team, based upon style, portfolio, and experience.
A preapplication meeting will be held at 2:00 PM, at the Jefferson Barns Community Vitality Center, on April 10, 2026.
The maximum project budget is not to exceed $10,000.
