# Waukee Civicplus #189

Waukee seeks artist for Racoon River Valley Trail underpass mural

**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** 189
**NAICS:** 711510

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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