Creation of a New Public Mosaic in Hewitt Park, Oroville, Ca

The City of Oroville is seeking a qualified artist to create a new public mosaic mural to be installed on the face of a retaining wall located at Hewitt Park. The mural must be a mosaic entirely comprised of colored tiles or other materials that are permanent by nature and must create an image or images that reflect the history of Oroville. The project has a funding amount of $114,000 and the deadline for submission is May 29, 2026. • The mural must be approximately 26’- 6 ¾”, 32’-1”, 13’-5 ¼” long and is made up of three distinct but connected sections. • The location of the mural wall is located on a retaining wall that is the foundational base of a gazebo/picnic area and is the terminus of a water feature within the park. • The water feature/splash pad has been designed as a fun homage to the rail history of Oroville complete with a faux track that terminates at the base of the mural. • The design of which is meant to have a mural that suggests a train will continue along the tracks on to the faux rails.