Call for Artists – Greenbelt Art Trail Murals

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PLEASE NOTE: Proposers must be registered to submit a proposal or their proposals may not be accepted. Proposers must register at https://southportland.gov/Bids.aspx. *REGISTRATION CAN BE COMPLETED VIA THE "VIEW DOCUMENTS" BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE* The South Portland Public Arts Committee (PAC) is seeking artists to paint murals as part of a city-wide Greenbelt public art trail. Paintable wooden 4’x8’ surfaces will be installed along the greenbelt trail in South Portland at locations yet to be determined. Each location will have two surfaces to paint on each side of the installation. Each artist will be awarded one surface. We are seeking art that enhances and engages the public along the Greenbelt trail system. Artists must submit a brief description of the proposed mural art with an initial concept idea, and samples of past work in order to be considered for this project. The submission deadline is August 31st, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Applicants are encouraged to submit an electronic proposal to prior to the deadline. Each proposal must be submitted in PDF format, with all documents, including the email subject line clearly marked “Greenbelt Art Trail Murals RFP 08-27”. Late, telephone, facsimile and or unsigned responses to the RFP shall not be accepted. All responses shall be held open to acceptance for sixty days from their opening. It is the proposer’s sole responsibility to ensure that their proposal is submitted prior to the date and time specified. All questions shall be directed, in writing, to Patrick Fitzgerald, Purchasing Agent at , and must be received by 12:00 noon on August 24th, 2026. Questions received after this time will not be addressed. Written addenda may be issued when changes, clarifications, or amendments to this document are deemed necessary. Oral explanations or interpretations given before the award of the contract are not binding. The full RFP package is available at: https://southportland.gov/Bids.aspx. Proposers must be registered to submit a proposal or their proposals may not be accepted. FULL BID DOCUMENT AVAILABLE AT THE LINK BELOW: https://www.southportland.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4750/08-27-Call-for-Artists-Greenbelt-Art-Trail