---
title: "Call for Artists: Superior Mural Festival"
description: Public art mural call in Superior, CO for Colorado/US-based artists. RFQ for the Superior Mural Festival; stipends $800–$7,000 based on wall size.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/c6ecb187-b703-47c6-aea5-02b5c178515e
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Public art
organization: Street Wise Arts
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/street-wise-arts
deadline: "2026-05-31"
location: Superior, CO, United States
isOnline: false
compensationRange: Stipend of $800–$7,000 depending on wall size (60–600 sq ft). No travel stipends.
disciplines:
  - painting
---

# Call for Artists: Superior Mural Festival

**Hosted by:** Street Wise Arts

**Type:** Public art | **Location:** Superior, CO, United States | **Deadline:** May 31, 2026

## About This Program

> "nature and regrowth"

The Town of Superior has partnered with Street Wise Arts to produce the Superior Mural Festival in its up-and-coming downtown area, located just off Highway 36 and McCaslin Blvd. Street Wise Arts is a nonprofit organization based in Boulder County, Colorado. After producing seven mural festivals with over 150 murals in Boulder, Colorado, we are excited to partner with the Town of Superior for the next iteration of our renowned and respected mural festival model, celebrating artists and community through public art installations and events. The application is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). We are not requesting mural proposals or sketches at this stage. Selected artists will be invited to develop concepts in collaboration with the Street Wise Arts team after the review process.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** National
- **Disciplines:** painting
- **Age Requirements:** 18+ years old
- **Note:** Open to artists based in Colorado and the United States. Artists must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the festival. No travel stipends available.

### Additional Requirements

Artist Information (name, phone, email, address, website, social media link); Artist Statement about background, culture, life experience and artistic practice (300 words); Narrative describing how your work relates to 'nature and regrowth' and what makes it unique in a public space (300 words); 3–5 relevant mural samples (PNG or JPG only); Wall category preference selection (Large, Medium, or Small). Upon acceptance: Certificate of Insurance required; OSHA lift certification required for walls needing lift access.

## Compensation & Benefits

Stipend of $800–$7,000 depending on wall size (60–600 sq ft). No travel stipends.

**Includes:** Stipend

Stipends cover time and materials at Street Wise festival rates, dependent on wall size. Walls range from ~60 sq ft (concrete benches) to ~600 sq ft (major underpasses). Travel stipends are not available.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** April 30, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 31, 2026
- **Program Start:** September 18, 2026
- **Program End:** October 4, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.bouldercountyarts.org/callforentry-superior-mural