Skywatch Park Project - Aurora Animal Shelter Interior Mural(s)

The City of Aurora, Colorado is seeking mural artwork(s) for the interior of the new Aurora Animal Shelter. The murals will enliven the facility and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for visitors, staff, and volunteers. Possible mural locations include the Adoption Lobby, Cat Adoption area, and Dog Adoption Corridor. In addition to enhancing the daily environment, the mural(s) may serve as memorable backdrops for adoption moments and photo opportunities.

This is one of three public art opportunities for the Animal Shelter (Interior Aerial Sculpture, Interior Mural(s), and Exterior Project). Artists may apply to one or more opportunities. The project budget is $60,000, which includes design, project management, overhead, fabrication, transportation, installation, insurance, and other associated costs. Work is desirably to be completed and installed by Q4 2026 – Q2 2027.

Applicants must submit 8-10 images or videos of relevant work (no conceptual proposals, renderings, or AI images), a professional resume not to exceed two pages, a statement of interest, and a brief bio. This call is open only to artists residing in the United States and its territories. Three finalists will be selected and each will receive a $600 honorarium to participate in an optional site visit, develop a formal proposal, and participate in a virtual interview. Finalists' virtual presentations are scheduled for January 13, 2026, with multi-level approval process completion targeted for February 2026.