Town of Canton Request for Qualifications for 225 Park Street Public Art Mural

The Town of Canton is issuing a Request for Qualifications to seek professional artists for developing and installing a public art mural as part of the rehabilitation of the 225 Park Street building in downtown Canton, North Carolina. The selected artist will paint an approximately 12-foot high by 50-foot wide dimensional concrete block partition wall located under roof to create a welcoming, family-friendly public environment. Professional artists with experience completing murals or public art are eligible, with preference given to USA-based artists located in or connected to Western North Carolina. Submissions must be sent via email to Lisa Stinnett and Travis Klondike by November 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, with questions due by October 22, 2026. Required submission materials include a letter of interest, a portfolio of up to 10 images, a resume or biography, and two to three references. Proposals will be evaluated out of 100 points based on previous work quality and relevance (60 points), statement of interest and approach (15 points), connection to Western North Carolina (15 points), and schedule availability (10 points). The project has a fixed, not-to-exceed commission budget of $16,500, with contract execution targeted for November 23, 2026, and installation scheduled between February and April 2027.