Waukee Civicplus #189

Waukee seeks artist for Racoon River Valley Trail underpass mural

The City of Waukee is seeking an artist or artist team for a public mural in a pedestrian and bicycle underpass along the Racoon River Valley Trail. - Government buyer: City of Waukee, Iowa — Public Arts Program; Waukee Public Art Advisory Commission. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or named contractor vendors are identified. The work is sought from an artist or artist team. - Requested service: One original mural design and painting project for the underpass interior, which measures 12 feet high by 10 feet wide by 164 feet long. - The concept should feature wildflowers or nature, or convey a message of welcome; it should be colorful, suitable for public viewing, durable, low-maintenance, and appealing in all seasons and lighting conditions. - The artist must power wash, prime, and otherwise prepare the walls. Permitted paints are spray, acrylic-based, and/or exterior paint. - Budget and stipends: Project budget is capped at $10,000 and includes design, travel, materials, site preparation, installation, documentation, maintenance, and related costs. Three finalists receive a $500 stipend each to refine their proposals. - Notable requirements: Eligible artists must have completed at least two commissioned indoor or outdoor public artworks valued at $10,000 or more. The mural is considered temporary, with an anticipated lifespan of up to five years. - Completion: The project is to be completed by summer 2027.

Description

The City of Waukee seeks an artist to design and paint a mural on the interior sides of a pedestrian/bicycle underpass beside its new Public Safety Facility on the Racoon River Valley Trail. The mural should be one cohesive, original work with a wildflowers/nature theme or an overall message of welcome, and must use spray, acrylic-based, and/or exterior paint. The artist is responsible for power washing, priming, and other wall preparation; the artwork is considered temporary, with an anticipated lifespan of up to five years. The preliminary maximum project budget is $10,000, including design, materials, preparation, installation, and related costs; submissions are due November 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. CST.

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