Route 66 Bridge #247 Mural – Call to Artists

The City of Tulsa is commissioning an artist (or artist team) to design and install a permanent, graffiti‑resistant mural on both faces of Bridge #247 along historic Route 66. The work must cover approximately 48 ft × 3 ft 6 in per side (≈ 346 sq ft total), use durable, cleanable materials, and include a protective coating. The artist must also supply a title and a 5‑10‑sentence description for the City’s Route 66 Art StoryMaps. The total budget is $1,200, inclusive of design, materials, permits, installation, insurance, and contingency. The project timeline runs from proposal submission (26 Aug 2026) through design revisions, installation (Sept‑Nov 2026), and a public unveiling. • Mural size: ~48 ft × 3 ft 6 in per side, concrete surface, total ≈ 346 sq ft. • Budget: $1,200 all‑inclusive (artist fees, materials, installation, insurance, etc.). • Schedule: Proposals due 26 Aug 2026; design review Aug‑Sep 2026; installation Sep‑Nov 2026; award recommendation 17 Sep 2026. • Requirements: Durable, graffiti‑resistant coating; no advertising/profanity; provide title & description for StoryMaps. • Submission: Paper + digital design files, sealed envelope, vendor registration required.