Downtown Glendale Historical Mural Campaign (Phase I Continuation with Valley Aesthetics)

Call for Artists/Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Application Deadline: August 8, 2025, at 11:59 PM MST
Total Project Budget: $9900 USD
Applications: Will only be accepted through the Submittable link. 

Project Information 

The Downtown Glendale Historical Mural Campaign is a project involving multiple businesses and locations in Downtown Glendale. The Campaign is multi-purposed: A) To honor significant moments in Glendale's unique history, B) To correlate these moments with the businesses that are working with the City of Glendale on this campaign, so that the moments are thematic to each business, and C) to continue our beautification efforts to make Downtown Glendale a Clean, Safe, and Beautiful location for residents and visitors alike. 

In May of 2025, Drawn 2 Comics was selected as the Pilot location for this project. Resident artist Pablo Damas created a mural that honored significant historical moments in Glendale's libraries, told though the eyes of a comic book:


Building off the momentum of this successful pilot, Phase I of the campaign continues...

The current call for artists is for the Valley Aesthetics Wellness Center at the corner of 57th and Glendale Avenue. The City's Office of Arts and Culture is accepting applications for an artist to design and fabricate a mural at this location. This mural will honor significant moments in Glendale's medical and/or wellness history. Some concept examples can include, but are not limited to: A) a timeline-theme (the early days of medical care in Glendale beginning in 1892, with general practitioners travelling to homes, progressing to current-day medical centers), B) Glendale's first hospital in 1960, to the newest hospitals), C) significant medical or wellness achievements from practitioners in the Valley, etc. etc. 

One artist will be selected to design and fabricate a mural at this location with the medical and/or wellness theme as described above. The total, not-to-exceed amount of this mural is $9900. Artists will be responsible for all scheduling, supplies, and materials. All artists living and working in Arizona are welcome to apply. 


The eastern wall of Valley Aesthetics is pictured above. Currently, there is an electrical box cabinet mural at this location. That artist has generously agreed to allow that mural to be deaccessioned and re-created at another location, allowing applicants full use of the eastern wall, as well as the electrical box, if they choose. Any and all concept renderings are welcome. Artists will be able to submit up to four (4) concept renderings per application. 

Selection Process

The Glendale Arts Commission will review all concept renderings at the August 19th, 2025 Arts Commission Meeting, where the artist and concept rendering will be selected. The Artist will be notified on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025. 

Glendale Public Art

Art is a form of communication that can serve as a connection between residents and the city in which they live.  Engaging in the arts brings people of diverse backgrounds together, helping to foster a sense of community. 

Glendale firmly believes that the arts play an essential role in instilling citywide pride and vitality, and therefore, takes its responsibility of enhancing residents' arts and cultural experiences seriously.

Key Objectives

• To provide a broad range of arts and cultural experiences by commissioning and supporting production and presentation of the performing, visual and literary arts.

• To place public art in locations where the largest audiences are anticipated, including major gathering places and high visibility sites.

Timeline (Subject to Change)

- Friday, August 8th, 2025: Application Window Closes
- Tuesday, August 19th, 2025: Glendale Arts Commission determines finalist and concept.
- Wednesday, August 20th, 2025: Selected artist notified.
- Work Commences (TBD, dependent on artist's proposed schedule)

Application Delivery

Please apply through Submittable. 

Included in Submission Requirements

- Statement of Intent: Be prepared to introduce yourself and why you are interested in this opportunity.
- Resume or CV: Include any demonstrable accomplishments.
- Concept Renderings: You will be able to submit up to 4 concept renderings through various media files. 
- Proposed Schedule: Be prepared to list a comprehensive schedule for design, fabrication, and completion. 

For Further Information

If you have any questions about this Call, or would like to schedule a time to discuss the project, please reach out to Chris Taylor, Arts and Culture Administrator, at [email protected]. 

Visit Submittable to apply.