Government / public agency · Denver, CO, United States · 1 program
Individual artists and collectives
Requirements
Submit sketches, pictures, or images that portray the full-scale vision; the initial artwork submission does not necessarily have to be full size. Multiple submissions are welcome. Hand drawn or digital formats will be accepted. Digital artwork should be submitted as a .jpg file type. After the winning submission is determined, a vector file will be requested or developed in collaboration with the vendor, ideally designed at 100% scale at 72 dpi or better.
Stock photos or AI generated images will not be accepted. All submissions must be original work. There are no limits to the number of colors you can use. Please limit negative space in the design. Text may be included in your design, provided it is minimal and supports the theme. Media requirements: Images min 1, max 5.
More about eligibility
All Colorado artists ages 16+. For artists under 18, a parent/guardian must submit the artwork. Metro highly encourages participation from neighbors closest to the project location. Artists do not have to be professional — artists at all levels are welcome to submit. You can collaborate with a team to help develop the artwork.
Location Eligibility Type: Local. Eligible Applicant Types: Artist. Submission Limit: 1.
Submissions from those living in the Globeville, Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods will be given bonus points in the scoring process.
Family-friendly with no logos, political or religious references
Space must be included for a qr code and metro's logo (clearly visible from ~10 feet away)
Preference is for near full coverage, similar to a mural, which will minimize negative space
Overall aesthetic appeal
Bonus points for submissions from those living in the globeville, elyria-swansea neighborhoods
Bonus points for submissions from residents of the globeville, elyria-swansea neighborhoods
The top designs will be announced to the public, and anyone will have the opportunity to vote once for their favorite online. Public voting runs Sept. 21 – Oct. 5, 2026; the winner is announced in October and the vinyl wrap installed.
Jury