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Lead Artist - Community Mural Project
This call closed on March 12, 2026
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Key Details
Organization
Freeport Art Museum
Location
Freeport, IL
Submission Deadline
March 12, 2026
12:00 AM PDT
Call Type
Gallery Exhibit
About This Call
The Freeport Art Museum is seeking qualifications from Illinois-based professional artists to serve as Lead Artist for United We Create, a community-driven public mural project celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary.
The selected artist will lead the design and creation of a large-scale mural for FAM's public plaza, developed through hands-on engagement with youth and community members. The project will explore shared histories, civic values, and visions for the future, grounding national themes in local stories and place-based activities. Community workshops, youth engagement sessions, and a public unveiling event are central components of the project.
The Lead Artist will receive a $7,500 honorarium, with additional support provided for travel, materials, equipment, and community programming. Artists should have demonstrated experience in mural or public art projects and community-engaged practice. Artists from historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Application deadline: March 12, 2026. Contact: Jessica Modica at [email protected] or (815) 235-9755.
The selected artist will lead the design and creation of a large-scale mural for FAM's public plaza, developed through hands-on engagement with youth and community members. The project will explore shared histories, civic values, and visions for the future, grounding national themes in local stories and place-based activities. Community workshops, youth engagement sessions, and a public unveiling event are central components of the project.
The Lead Artist will receive a $7,500 honorarium, with additional support provided for travel, materials, equipment, and community programming. Artists should have demonstrated experience in mural or public art projects and community-engaged practice. Artists from historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Application deadline: March 12, 2026. Contact: Jessica Modica at [email protected] or (815) 235-9755.
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