Vinyl Culture: Banners and Wraps

The City of Apache Junction is seeking qualified artists to research the surrounding landscape and setting to provide art concepts that will be translated into vinyl media. Projects will enhance civic building windows, civic building façades, and traffic signal cabinets on major street corners. The City anticipates selecting up to eight (8) artists.

Eligibility: Artists must be age 18 or over; reside in Maricopa, Pinal, or Pima County; and be legally qualified to work in the United States. Artists outside these three counties will not be considered. Project budgets range from $1,200 to $2,000 depending on which project is assigned. By applying, you are automatically considered for all projects. Artists must be experienced with creating artwork using a digital program ready to submit to a vinyl fabricator. Paintings or other physical media will not be accepted.

Submittals must include: a letter of interest, resume or CV, up to eight (8) images of past projects with accompanying image descriptions, and names of three art professional or art discipline references. Image descriptions must reference each image with project title, year completed, budget, medium, and location if sited in a public space. Artists must also complete and upload the Application Checklist PDF found at https://www.apachejunctionaz.gov/826/Current-Solicitations. Registration as a vendor on the city's purchasing site (Public Purchase) is required at no cost and may take up to two (2) days to become effective. Entry deadline: April 15 at 11:59 PM MDT.