When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 18, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $225,000.

It was issued by City Of West Hollywood. The work is located in West Hollywood, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced mural festival or public art event production firm. Demonstrated expertise in managing schedules, budgets, installations, and event logistics. Strong community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and public communications capabilities. Marketing and branding experience for cultural festivals or public art programs. Proven ability to coordinate with municipal staff, property owners, artists, and media.

Mural Festival Producer Consultant Service (Due November 18, 2026)

Overview

Arts, Culture & Sports

West Hollywood, California, United StatesPosted: October 2, 2026Deadline: November 18, 2026

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SUMMARY

The issuing organization is seeking a consultant to produce a fall 2027 mural festival featuring up to eight new murals. Services include production management, installation oversight, community outreach, branding, promotion, and coordination with city staff.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a consultant in the United States
Must have experience in organizing outdoor mural festivals or projects involving multiple murals, public art installations, or a multi-site community arts activation
Must have strong organizational and communication skills
Must submit a complete proposal package as a single PDF file
Must provide a minimum of two examples of previous relevant projects
Must provide three professional references for comparable projects completed within the past five years
Must agree to sign the City's standard agreement
Must provide required insurance

BUDGET

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$225,000

TIMELINE

October 1st, 2026: RFP released

November 18th, 2026: Deadline to apply, 5:00pm PT

December 2026: Application Evaluation

February 2027: Contract execution

March-April 2027: Property-owner outreach/wall selection

May 2027: Artist/site matching and Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission approval of proposed artists

August 2027: Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission design/approvals

Fall 2027: West Hollywood Mural Festival

January 2028: Closeout/final report

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of West Hollywood

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DESCRIPTION

The issuing organization seeks a mural festival producer consultant to plan and produce a mural festival in fall 2027. The festival is expected to include up to eight new murals, subject to available wall space, installed on exterior private-property walls and on interior and exterior walls at city facilities.

The consultant will manage overall production, including the project schedule, budget, and installation oversight. Responsibilities will also include community outreach and communication with stakeholders and the public, as well as coordination with city staff throughout planning, media relations, marketing, promotion, and festival execution.

The consultant will develop festival branding and promotional materials in coordination with city staff and support effective communication across all phases of the event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 18, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $225,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of West Hollywood. The work is located in West Hollywood, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced mural festival or public art event production firm
Demonstrated expertise in managing schedules, budgets, installations, and event logistics
Strong community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and public communications capabilities
Marketing and branding experience for cultural festivals or public art programs
Proven ability to coordinate with municipal staff, property owners, artists, and media

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