Century Square Mural Project

10498 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010

Thank you for your interest in the Century Square Mural Project!
Before you dive into the application, here are a few important points and a list of everything we’ll ask you to provide. This form won’t save until you press SUBMIT, so we suggest downloading the application and writing the answers elsewhere before entering them into the form.

Applications open September 1 - 14, 2025

EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

About the Century Square Mural Project

The owners of Century Square seek to commission an artist or team of artists to create an original public mural for the Colfax Ave & Havana Street facing building at 10498 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010.

A representative of the building owner has been tasked with selecting an artist or artist team for this project. The building representative has identified one outdoor location for the allocated total budget of approximately $8,500.00 USD (includes rentals, paint, and supplies).

The building representative will select the artist or artist team to create public artwork for this mural project. Works that are colorful, feature a figure with eyes in accordance with CPED (Criminal Prevention Through Environmental Design) recommendations, and are representative of the neighborhood and surrounding communities are encouraged. In addition, the building representative will base their decision on the following submitted application materials, including a resume or CV, artist statement, and work samples, outlined below.

Visual artists are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to mural/painting/vinyl, illustration, digital artists, etc.

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Selection Process

  • Up to four (4) artists/teams will be selected as finalists. Those selected will receive more specific information regarding the site and the project. The finalists will receive an honorarium of $250.00 USD to prepare the proposal and present it in person or virtually.

  • The selection panel will review the proposals, interview the finalists, and select an artist/team for the commission.

Timeline

Except for the application deadline, timeline is subject to change.

  • Application Deadline: Sunday, September 14, 2025

  • Finalist Interviews: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

  • Selected Artist/Team Notification: Friday, September 19, 2025

  • Installation: September 29 - October 5, 2025

Materials to Submit

Review carefully. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.

  • Resume/CV

  • Work Samples: Website/Portfolio/Past Work

  • Statement of Interest

    • A brief statement (2,000 character maximum) outlining the following:

      • Your interest in the Century Square Mural Project

      • Your approach and experience working on projects of this kind

      • Please also include information on your experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders

Eligibility Criteria

  • All applicants must be residents of Colorado. Exceptions will be made for artists living outside of Colorado if they are affiliated with a tribe with ties to the land that is currently Colorado. If you live outside of Colorado and fall under this exception, please contact Aaron@ColfaxCanvas.com prior to applying to ensure awareness of your application.

  • Artists from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities are encouraged to apply.

  • Existing public arts experience is not required for this call for entry.

  • No housing will be provided as part of this agreement.