---
title: "Request for Proposals: Public Art Mural, 906-1st Avenue NE, Calgary"
description: Public art mural commission in Calgary's Bridgeland neighbourhood. $15,000 CAD for design and installation on exposed brick wall.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/c1aa365a-fbf3-4be2-8d14-a3486472ac6e
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-03-11"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Public art
organization: First Capital
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/first-capital
deadline: "2026-03-14"
location: Calgary, AB, Canada
isOnline: false
compensationRange: $15,000 for artist fees, licensing, and installation
disciplines:
  - mural
  - painting
---

# Request for Proposals: Public Art Mural, 906-1st Avenue NE, Calgary

**Hosted by:** First Capital

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Calgary, AB, Canada | **Deadline:** March 14, 2026

## About This Program

> "Bridgeland community historical context, local neighbourhood themes and culture"

First Capital is seeking to commission a mural for application on the newly developed commercial building at 906-1st Avenue NE. This building is situated in a high-visibility corridor, just minutes from Downtown Calgary and the Bow River.

Looking for an artist, local to the greater Calgary area, to design and install a mural to be displayed in the laneway on the East side closest to 1 Ave. The design should be carefully researched to incorporate components of the Bridgeland community's historical context, and be intentional in tying in themes of the local neighbourhood and culture. The timeline for installation is late Spring or early Summer 2026.

The public art concept will acknowledge the site's historical context within the Bridgeland community, while providing visual animation and interest for this side of the building abutting the laneway. Design should be mindful of the building's colour scheme, window placement, and wall ratio.

Wall Dimensions:
Height: 9.35 meters
Width: 10.28 meters
Window Measurements & Placement: Windows are 3.07 meters wide and 3.1 meters high, with approximately 0.9 meters from the top of the wall and 4.13 meters between the two windows.
Surface: Exposed brick

Budget: $15,000 for artist fees, licensing, and installation.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Local
- **Disciplines:** mural, painting
- **Note:** Artist must be local to the greater Calgary area.

### Additional Requirements

Brief proposal, visual concept, and portfolio submitted via email.

## Compensation & Benefits

$15,000 for artist fees, licensing, and installation

**Includes:** Commission fee

## Timeline

- **Opens:** March 11, 2026
- **Deadline:** March 14, 2026

## Contact

**Email:** properties@fcr.ca

## How to Apply