Hopkins Mural Project

The City of Hopkins is seeking proposals for murals to be completed at two key locations in the city. This public art opportunity will support the community of Hopkins through creative placemaking. Hopkins, Minnesota, located 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, is a dynamic confluence of historic and modern sensibilities with a mission to Inspire, Educate, Involve, and Communicate.

The Hopkins Mural Project is intended to support the community through creative placemaking at key sites where public art can meet specific goals including creating a sense of arrival, bringing visitors to Hopkins, highlighting or supporting a cultural asset, and adding to the city's robust art scene. Site 1 is located at 178 8th Ave. S. (approximately 95' x 15'), on Hopkins' Artery—a bike, pedestrian and vehicle connection and community space on 8th Avenue S between a planned METRO Green Line Extension Light Rail Transit station and the city's historic downtown. Site 2 is located at 1421 Main Street (approximately 54' x 13') on the west end of Downtown Hopkins. Imagery should reflect the authentic nature of the downtown, the mix of unique businesses, with an emphasis on the art and biking opportunities the city provides.

From submitted applications, three artists or artist teams will be selected as finalists for each location and receive a $1,000 honorarium to develop their concept and designs. Finalists will present refined proposals to the Hopkins Public Art Committee and other stakeholders including the building owner, tenants, and the general public. Artists must submit a minimum of 5 images of at least three previously completed murals representative of their style and approach, a resume or CV, a written description of the intended concept, and a proposed budget. This opportunity is open to all U.S. artists with at least three examples of previously completed murals that demonstrate the ability to create large scale, durable public art. Budget available is up to $30,000 per site.