CALL FOR ARTIST - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
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Call Summary
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is issuing a Request for Qualifications from artists, or artist teams, to design and install mini mural projects on select cement directional markers along the Pacific Electric Trail, located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. The mini murals will be located at key intersections along the Pacific Electric Trail and visible to vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic.
The project goals for the Mini Mural Project along the Pacific Electric Trail are to enhance the route's aesthetic appeal, promote local artists, and provide a surprise and delight opportunity for community members. These murals will support the implementation of the RC Public Art Plan by placing art along a community-identified priority area and establishing the City’s art mural program. The Mini Murals will beautify the trail and foster a sense of connection and community pride by further enhancing a beloved community green space.
As part of the City's 50th Anniversary celebration, the Mini Mural Project offers artists an opportunity to help commemorate Rancho Cucamonga's past, present, and future through vibrant, site-specific artwork. Selected designs should capture the spirit of celebration while reflecting the unique character of the community—whether through local stories, history, regional landscapes and native environment, cultural traditions, or personal interpretations of what Rancho Cucamonga means to the artist. The City encourages creative, welcoming designs that inspire community pride and create meaningful connections for residents and visitors alike.
We invite professional artists 18 years and older to submit their qualifications for this project.
Estimated Timeline:
- Application Submission Deadline: October 22, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. (PDT) or until 100 applications have been received
Project Timeline:
- RFP Application Release: September 21, 2026
- Art Selection Panel Review: October 27 – November 2, 2026
- Artist Interviews (if required): November 4 – 12, 2026
- Selected Finalists Notified: November 17 – 19, 2026
- Concept Development and Review: November 24, 2026 – January 14, 2027
- Project(s) Installed: February 2027*
Budget: Selected artist(s) will receive a $1,500 stipend per directional marker for the design, fabrication, and installation of the work.
Geographic Eligibility Requirements: This is an open call, but preference will be given to artists who work, reside, or attend school in Rancho Cucamonga or the surrounding area.
Application Coming Soon – Mini Mural Call for Artists
