Short Description
City of Lynnwood, WA is looking for up to 4 artists, or artist teams to create 4 sets of murals at the jail in our Community Justice Center (CJC). Selected artists/teams will design and paint the murals. We encourage artists with their own or a love one’s lived experience related to the justice system, to apply.
The Lynnwood jail is a new, 86-bed facility that serves as a misdemeanor-only detention center, offering advanced technology and space for both staff and inmates. This facility is designed to ensure humane treatment and support for inmates, while maintaining the safety and security of the community and corrections personnel.
Eligibility
Open to artists, or artist teams living in WA State. We prefer some experience creating murals or large painting projects (at least one team member).
Those who work in the jail see it as a place of motivation, hope, inspiration to self-improvement. We want the art to speak to the soul, use colors thoughtfully in a jail environment. We encourage artists with their own or a love one’s lived experience related to the justice system, to apply.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Budget is listed below and negotiable, which includes creating mural, sound dampening in one room, equipment rentals, supplies, travel, insurance, permits, taxes, etc. Artist/s will be required to secure a City of Lynnwood business license.
- Classroom: $5,000 – 1 wall 102hx224w
- Programming Room: $14,000 – 2 walls 115hx324w, 115hx200w on painted concrete masonry units (CMUs)
- Mental Health Exam Room: $8,000 – 2 walls 108hx152w, 108hx140w on CMUs (Need sound dampening, which the artist will work with city to plan, design, purchase, install.)
- Health Exam Room: $3,000 – 1 wall, 108hx101w
Entry Fee
None
Location
Lynnwood, WA, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 13 April 2025
Website Link: https://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/1/parks-recreation-and-cultural-arts/arts-culture-and-heritage/public-art/cjc-murals-call-for-artists.pdf
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