Bear Creek Greenway Trail Public Art Project

The Boulder Public Art Program seeks to commission one or two artists to create original artworks for two art locations on the Bear Creek Greenway Trail in Boulder, Colorado. This opportunity is for artwork on each entry side of two underpass locations on the trail (four walls total). The commission amount is approximately $45,000 USD per art location (two walls per location). The panel reserves the right to select two artists with a commission budget of $45,000 each, or one artist for both locations with a commission budget of $90,000 for both locations.

The selection panel has set a goal that new artworks should be bright, whimsical, and uplifting, connecting with the daily flow of pedestrian and biker interaction. Preference will be given to mosaic artworks and artists living in Colorado, though other art medias and artists outside of Colorado will be considered. Additional interpretation of themes such as history and geography of the site locations and the Bear Creek is encouraged. All proposed designs must utilize materials that are easy to clean and maintain and suitable for outdoor display. Applicants must consider long-term conservation and maintenance, as these projects are located in the public realm and may be exposed to physical stresses and vandalism.

Eligibility is open to artists in the United States. Applicants may apply as a single artist or multi-person collaborative group. Applicants must submit four digital images of past completed work, a résumé, and a statement of interest (no longer than 2,000 characters) via www.callforentry.org. Four finalists will be selected and paid an honorarium of $1,500 to create site-specific proposals for both locations and participate in interviews. The budget is inclusive of all costs including design fee, consultation fees, insurance, materials, fabrication, transportation, installation, and contingency. Timeline: Entry deadline November 17, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST; Finalist Selection January 2026; Artist Selection and Notification April 2026.