The Williamsburg Public Art Council is seeking design proposals from artists or artistic teams for its Mural Program in Midtown Row. Before entering an agreement or contract for mural services, the City of Williamsburg reserves the right to conduct interviews with any respondents who submit information to augment the artist selection process.   

The City of Williamsburg’s Williamsburg Public Art Council (WPAC) requests your response to the item listed above.  Please respond by the close of business on November 2, 2022. Any questions must be submitted in writing to Joanna Skrabala at least two (2) business days prior to the closing date of November 2, 2022.  Written quotation and response to the item listed below can be mailed to the attention of Joanna Skrabala at City of Williamsburg; 401 Lafayette Street; Williamsburg, VA 23185, email submission is acceptable but must be received on or before the closing date. If emailing, please send your email to 

? Experience with public art and large murals is preferred, but not required.

? Artist(s) must be willing to meet all contractual obligations and adhere to the project timeline.

? Artistic teams must designate a single point of contact. This person must be willing to sign all contracts and related documents for the compensation.

? Proposals must be submitted no later than Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.

? Provide a current vitae/resume, no longer than one (1) page.

? Include three (3) professional references. Please include name, address, phone number, and email address for each reference.

? While not required, you may provide imagery of previous outdoor murals OR large-scale artwork.

? Provide letter of interest briefly expressing your interest in the project as well as the Mural Title with a narrative describing the imagery’s meaning/concept or significance, how the mural may reflect or enrich the City of Williamsburg.

? Include a project timeline for installation needs.

? The proposed design should be clearly rendered, with approximate measurements, and include a sketch of the design as an overlay of the building wall to show dimension and scale.

? Provide a proposed budget to include all expenses for all materials, labor costs, etc., to not exceed the compensation amounts listed in this RFQ.