CALL FOR ARTIST OPPORTUNITY: Malden Gaming District Mural

The City of Malden Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) is seeking an artist or team of artists to design and produce a mural that will highlight downtown Malden’s “Gaming District” identity. The public purpose of the mural is to celebrate Malden’s rich cultural diversity, and stimulate community connection with Malden’s new Public Art Strategy. The mural will be located on the back side of the space currently occupied by Boda Borg, directly across the street from 76 Exchange Street in Malden. The wall is approximately 45 feet wide by 25 feet high. The mural will be officially revealed to the public during a launch event organized by the City in partnership with the Artist(s).

Award

The Artist(s) will be awarded a total of $13,500 that will be provided by OSPCD as the project progresses on a pre-determined schedule. There will be a grant agreement between the City of Malden OSPCD and the Artist(s). The award will cover supplies, artist fees, liability insurance, and all project costs. OSPCD will provide coordination and project management support as needed.

Funding for this project is made possible through New England Foundation for the Arts Making it Public for Massachusetts Municipalities program.

For Applicants:

1.Call for Artists Application Release Date: March 5, 2026

2.Call for Artists Virtual Information Session: March 24, 2026 at 5:30pm

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3.Question Submission Deadline: March 19. 2026

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4.Responses to all questions received via email and during info sessions will be posted online by March 26, 2026

5.Application Due Date: April 16, 2026 at 12:00pm

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6.Review Committee reviews all eligible submissions

7.Award announced on or before May 7, 2026