Call for Artists: Granby Long Wall Main Street Mural

The Town of Granby Public Art Committee invites artists to submit proposals for a large-scale mural on the prominent "long wall" retaining wall along Main Street. This unique project offers a chance to create a mountain scene that will serve as a backdrop for annually rotating art installations.

We are seeking an artist to design a mountain scene that is both engaging and adaptable, allowing for a variety of art shapes to be installed atop it in future years. The design should be creative yet simple enough to not detract from the installed art. The far right end of the wall will be free from art installation and offers ample space for more intricate detail and design, and the committee requests that the town name "GRANBY" be incorporated in large letters within this section. We are open to creative ideas to make this section and town name stand out.

Project Details:

  • Location: Agate Avenue, between Mesa & Zero Street, Granby, Colorado

  • Wall Dimensions: Approximately 276 feet wide; 10.5 feet high at one end, tapering to 3 feet at the other.

  • Preparation: The wall will be cleaned and primed with white paint before work begins.

  • Protection: The completed artwork will be top-coated with Vandlguard protectant.

Tentative Timeline:

  • Application Deadline: Sunday, August 3, 2025

  • Notification of Selected Artist: Between Aug 5-15, 2025

  • Work Window: September 1 - 30, 2025 (TBD with artist)

Compensation:

The artist budget for this project is $11,200.
Additional lodging stipend for out-of-town artists is available. 

Artist Criteria & Application Requirements:

To be considered, please submit a complete application including the following:

  • Completed Application Form: (Details below)

  • Brief Bio: Include relevant experience, especially with outdoor murals.

  • Statement of Interest: Describe your intended artwork for the mural.

  • Images of Previous Work: 5 high-quality images. *Must include some larger scale works.

  • Color Sketch of Intended Artwork: A detailed COLOR sketch of your proposed mural design.

Selection Process:

The Granby Public Art Committee will review all proposals, focusing on:

  • Previous Experience: Your background and relevant experience in outdoor murals.

  • Design Adaptability: How well your proposed mountain scene will serve as a background for future rotating art installations.

  • Creativity and Fit: The originality and suitability of the more detailed "GRANBY" section.

Wall Images:

Application Form:

For questions, please contact us at pac@townofgranby.com