When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 22, 2026.

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

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Local visual artists or creative studios with public art experience. Demonstrated ability to produce original two-dimensional artwork. Experience designing artwork for banners, streetscapes, or community branding. Strong understanding of local arts, culture, and community themes.

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Overview

Media, Creative Design & AV Production

Gilroy, California, United StatesPosted: September 1, 2026Deadline: December 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

The opportunity seeks local visual artists to create original two-dimensional artwork for public light post banners promoting arts, culture, and community. Questions are due September 21, 2026, with submissions due December 3, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a local artist (live, work, or go to school in Gilroy)
Must submit two-dimensional artwork
Must align with the 'For the Love of Gilroy' theme
Must inspire unity, growth, and positivity
Must be original work
Must adhere to design guidelines (no obscene, political, religious, violent, or business-promotional imagery)
Must use provided templates or compatible format
Must sign a purchase agreement for rights to the design

BUDGET

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$500

TIMELINE

Deadline for questions and comments: September 21st, 2026

Response to questions available on website: September 25th, 2026

Deadline for design submission: December 3rd, 2026

Review of submissions by the Arts and Culture Commission: January 12th, 2027

Issue the Notice of Recommendations: January 14th, 2027

Council selection of design and award of artist purchase agreement: February 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 22, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Gilroy

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DESCRIPTION

The procuring organization seeks vendors to provide public art banner services. Local visual artists may submit completed designs for light post banners that embody the theme of promoting arts, culture, and community within the city and surrounding county region.

Each banner must feature the artist’s original artwork, created in any two-dimensional medium the artist considers appropriate. All questions regarding the opportunity must be submitted no later than September 21, 2026, and submissions are due by December 3, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due December 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 22, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $500.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Gilroy. The work is located in Gilroy, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Local visual artists or creative studios with public art experience
Demonstrated ability to produce original two-dimensional artwork
Experience designing artwork for banners, streetscapes, or community branding
Strong understanding of local arts, culture, and community themes

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