Calls for Artists   

2025 Lighted Art and Tech Festival Temporary Art Installations

The City of Reno is accepting proposals from artists/artist teams for temporary public art installations throughout downtown Reno for the Reno Lighted Art & Tech Festival. The Reno Lighted Art & Tech Festival will be a free open-air festival with the nighttime backdrop of downtown Reno. The artwork/installation will be part of multiple works on display for the City of Reno’s Lighted Art & Tech Festival taking place February 20 – 23, 2025.

Projects must incorporate lighted elements and/or illumination. The selection committee is looking for proposals for temporary public art installations for all types of lighted art, including light shows, projection mapping, interactive pieces, sculptures, or other installation types to install at multiple locations. The use of bright colors and bright lights that stand out in the urban environment is required. The City is encouraging works that already exist due to budget constraints, but we will accept proposals for new works.

Deadline: Sunday, November 24, 2024, at 11:00 pm PST

Budget: $30,000 total to fund multiple projects

Apply and submit a proposal for the Lighted Art and Tech Festival on Submittable

Read the Lighted Art and Tech Festival Call for Artists Guidelines

West Street Plaza Murals

The City of Reno is accepting proposals from artists/artist teams for a mural project at West Street Plaza. The City has allocated funding for a series of artist-designed and fabricated murals located at West Street Plaza along the Truckee River. The murals should be designed to reflect the urban and natural environment and create color and vibrancy in the space.  

The murals will be painted around the 6 concrete light pole bases around the north side of the plaza as well as the wall to the southeast along the steps into the river. Approximate square footage to be painted: Wall Plaza Side: 30’ long x 3’-6” tall = 105 sf, Wall River Side: 32’ long x ~6’ tall = 192 sf, Light Poles: ~15sf max per side (4 sides) – 60sf/pole. 6 poles total.

The City seeks artists with prior public art experience, specifically exterior mural fabrication in public places. The $10,000 commission will cover all services from design through final installation/implementation, including artist fee, fabrication, insurance, transportation, travel fees, equipment, and installation. Final selection of one artist or team will be made by the Public Art Committee, Reno Arts and Culture Commission (RACC), and stakeholders based on qualifications and proposal. 

Selected artists/artist teams/design team will be expected to work with City staff and stakeholders to design the final artwork.   

Deadline: Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 11:00 pm PST

Budget: $10,000

Apply and submit a proposal for the West Street Plaza Murals Public Art Project on Submittable

Read the West Street Plaza Murals Public Art Project Call for Artist Guidelines

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