District 10 Community Mural Grants

Overview

In partnership with Metro Council District 10 Councilwoman Josie Raymond, The Office of Arts and Creative Industries and the Louisville Commission on Public Art invites submissions for two large-scale mural installations in Louisville Metro Council District 10. This opportunity offers funding to artists to activate publicly accessible spaces through artistic expression. Proposals may be submitted by individual artists or artist teams.

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: July 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
• Selection announcement: End of July

Eligibility

• Open to individual artists or artist teams residing in the Greater Kentuckiana area
• Must be in good standing with any prior Louisville Metro grants and Louisville Revenue Commission
• Artist(s)/Artist Team(s) should demonstrate experience successfully completing public art projects with a similar budget and scope

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be reviewed by a panel of District 10 residents and the Commission on Public Art and evaluated on: artistic excellence as evidenced by submitted materials; professional experience; community value added; compatibility with the architectural design and/or facility environment; and alignment with the mission and vision of the Commission on Public Art.

Project Requirements

• Artists may propose any site within District 10 that is viewable from the public Right-of-Way
• Artist(s) are responsible for identifying project sites, securing property owner permission, and obtaining any additional permits required for installation
• Artist workmanship must guarantee a lifespan of 10 years
• Property owners must guarantee mural duration, up to and including granting a wall easement to Louisville Metro Government
• All funded projects must include the application of a UV protectant/anti-graffiti coating
• Mural designs must be original and artistic in nature; may not serve the primary purpose of advertising a business, organization, good, or service

Design Restrictions

• Designs must be original belonging to the submitting artist; may not infringe on intellectual property or copyright laws
• Must not pose a health or safety hazard (including trip hazards and driving distractions)
• Must not advertise a business, organization, political party, or person holding or seeking office in government
• Must not be interpretable as advocating hate, violence, racism, sexism, bigotry, or obscenity and cannot be interpreted as exclusive to or of any community

Budget

Project budget maximum is $10,000. Funding is disbursed upon approval by Metro Government.

Submission Requirements

• Resume and Statement of Interest (including complete contact information)
• Design Proposals (high-quality color image of concept design)
• Work Samples/Image List (up to five images of past work with descriptions and key details)
• Proposed Location (address, detailed description, current images, surface area/square-footage, and any necessary site prep)
• Written permission from building owner and occupant
• Project Budget Overview (materials, equipment, artist fees, etc.)
• All materials should be saved as a single PDF file named: lastname_firstinitial_proposal.pdf

Contact

All questions about the Request for Proposals submission process can be directed to arts@louisvilleky.gov. For technical issues with the submission portal, please submit a support ticket to Art Call.