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title: Call for Mural Artists in Albuquerque's International District
description: Commission for a large-scale exterior mural at Somos affordable housing in Albuquerque's International District. $18,000; New Mexico artists only.
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type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Public art
organization: Sol Housing
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/sol-housing
deadline: "2026-05-31"
location: Albuquerque, NM, United States
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compensationRange: $18,000 commission fee
disciplines:
  - painting
  - mixed media
---

# Call for Mural Artists in Albuquerque's International District

**Hosted by:** Sol Housing

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Albuquerque, NM, United States | **Deadline:** May 31, 2026

## About This Program

> "Multicultural identity, resilience, and future of Albuquerque's International District"

About the project: Somos is a four-story community featuring 59 affordable housing units and 11 market-rate apartments, thoughtfully designed with residents aged 55 and older in mind, though welcoming to all. Amenities include a community room, fitness center, on-site food pantry, enrichment services, and first floor retail space. The building sits steps from the ART International District transit station on the iconic Route 66 corridor.

The International District is one of Albuquerque's most culturally rich and diverse neighborhoods, though one that has long been underinvested. This mural is an opportunity to celebrate the neighborhood's people, resilience, and future. The work will be one of the most visible pieces of public art in the area, seen daily by residents, commuters, fairground visitors, and travelers on Route 66, framed by the stunning backdrop of the Sandia Mountains.

Artistic Direction: We are not prescribing a single narrative as we want to hear your vision! We invite submissions that engage authentically with the spirit of the International District: its multicultural identity, its many communities and generations, and its place within Albuquerque's story. We welcome all visual traditions, styles, and artistic mediums suitable for large-scale exterior application, including paint, tile, mixed media, and beyond. This is an open invitation to dream boldly.

The mural spans two exterior elevations, beginning at the third floor and continuing to the top of the structure. Due to the height and scale of the mural area, artist(s) will need to provide liability insurance for the duration of the project, as well as their own scaffolding and necessary equipment.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** painting, mixed media
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Must be a New Mexico-based artist or team. Demonstrated experience completing large-scale exterior or public artwork required. Must provide own liability insurance for the duration of the project and own scaffolding and all necessary access equipment. All materials must be suitable for permanent exterior application. No AI-generated artwork accepted. Preference given to low-income artists and/or artists residing in the International District; NM residents with individual annual income under $51,200 in 2025, or those in public/Indian housing or utilizing a housing voucher, may self-certify for preference points.

### Additional Requirements

Provide previous examples of your work (1–5 images). Contact information. Artists must be age 18 or older. Provide a minimum of two references from previous installation. Initial concept overview of the Somos mural — visual sketches, renderings, and/or mood boards strongly encouraged. Brief description of your approach to materials, scaffolding, and insurance. Estimated budget for materials, supplies, equipment, and other expenses.

## Compensation & Benefits

$18,000 commission fee

**Includes:** Commission fee

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 31, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** info@solhousing.org

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17498