Downtown Mural Project

Location:	Michigan
Posted:	Mar 18, 2026
Due:	May 1, 2026
Agency:	City of Zeeland
Type of Government:	State & Local
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Status: Open

The City of Zeeland is seeking artists to create vibrant public art murals as part of an ongoing effort to expand creative expression and enhance the visual character of downtown Zeeland. As downtown Zeeland continues to experience growth through public and private investment in new buildings, businesses, and infrastructure, the City believes it is equally important to invest in arts and culture that enrich the community and create memorable public spaces.

Detailed information and instruction how to to submit a proposal are included below in the Call to Artists document.

2026 DOWNTOWN ZEELAND MURAL PROJECT. call to artists

Project Timeline:

1. Deadline to submit application: Thursday April 30, 2

2. Artist motivations & finalist interviews: May 4-15, 20

4. Artist selection: End of May 2026

4. Anticipated project completion: End of June 2026

Publication Date/Time:
03/18/2026 12:00 AM

Closing Date/Time:
05/01/2026 12:00 AM

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2026 DOWNTOWN ZEELAND MURAL PROJECT

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Zeeland’s First Mural, by Krista Arendsen, 2024

The City of Zeeland is seeking artists to create vibrant public art murals as part of an ongoing effort to expand creative

expression and enhance the visual character of downtown Zeeland. As downtown Zeeland continues to experience

growth through public and private investment in new buildings, businesses, and infrastructure, the City believes it is

equally important to invest in arts and culture that enrich the community and create memorable public spaces.

Artists are invited to submit proposals for one or both mural locations described below.

Project Description

The City of Zeeland is seeking colorful, engaging, and authentic mural proposals for two potential exterior installation

sites in downtown Zeeland.

Artists are encouraged to visit the locations prior to submitting proposals.

Artwork should:

• Be cheerful, energetic, and visually engaging

• Encourage interaction and photo opportunities

• Contribute to the vibrancy of downtown Zeeland

• Favor whimsical, abstract, or expressive styles rather than literal representations

References to Zeeland or the Feel the Zeel brand may be incorporated into designs but are not required.

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Mural Location Description – Part One

It is highly recommended that applicants visit the locations before submitting design proposals.

122 E. Main / Rear East/South Wall(s)

Facing the South Municipal Parking Lot & Cherry Street.

This mural is expected to cover partial areas of the wall(s) rather than the entire surface(s), creating an asymmetrical

composition that suggests movement.

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The following are without direct sources or credits. However, we share these images to illustrate possible placement

and scale, not to influence artistic style or design.

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Mural Location Description – Part Two

It is highly recommended that applicants visit the locations before submitting design proposals.

137 E. Main / Downtown Passageway

This piece will be a suspended, large-scale art installation designed to simulate a mural on the East wall of the

passageway.

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The following are without direct sources or credits. However, we share these images to illustrate possible placement

and scale, not to influence artistic style or design.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Downtown Mural Project

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