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Muralist Services

Overview


Arts, Culture & Sports
Fayetteville, North Carolina, United StatesPosted: September 2, 2026Deadline: September 30, 2026

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SUMMARY


The project seeks a muralist to complete eight community murals and engage patrons, students, and educators through studio hours, public painting sessions, workshops, and educational programming. The one-year engagement includes activities scheduled from January through June 2027.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


BUDGET

Verified

$12,000

CONTRACT DURATION


8 months

TIMELINE


November 1st, 2026: Contract execution, orientation and initial planning

December 1st, 2026: Finalize schedule, programs, high school workshop plans, supplies, promotion and mural plans. Begin studio hours.

January 1st, 2027: Completion of one mural at each of the library system’s eight branches, host classroom visits and field trips and coordinate community painting

June 30th, 2027: Artist talk at Headquarters Library

July 1st, 2027: Passport to Murals community engagement challenge

QUESTION DEADLINE


September 15, 2026

CONTACTS


Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency


Cumberland County Public Library

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DESCRIPTION


The selected muralist will serve as an artist in residence, using painting and mural-making to help library patrons explore creativity, personal expression, and community. The artist will complete eight community murals, with one mural created at each branch in the system.

From January through June 2027, the artist will share their creative process through weekly studio hours, public painting sessions at selected locations, and three workshops at local high schools. The artist will also collaborate with local arts educators to develop a mural-focused unit of study, conduct classroom visits, and host field-trip classes at local branches.

The contract period will be one year. All questions must be submitted by September 15, 2026, and proposals are due by September 30, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due September 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 15, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
The published budget is $12,000.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Cumberland County Public Library. The work is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Professional muralist or public art studio with demonstrated experience creating community murals
  • Experience facilitating art workshops and educational programs for youth and community members
  • Strong collaboration skills with libraries, schools, arts educators, and local organizations
  • Capacity to manage multiple mural sites and public-facing programming over a one-year contract

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