Request for Informal Proposals - Call to Artists - Artwork for a Traffic Signal Cabinet

The City of Flagstaff, Arizona, is seeking informal proposals from U.S.-based artists, designers, and illustrators to create original artwork for a traffic signal cabinet located at the southeast corner of N. Fourth Street and E. 7th Avenue. The selected artist will be paid a fixed fee of $2,400 to provide a high-resolution, full-scale digital file that covers all five sides of the cabinet. The City will handle all printing and installation through a contracted vendor, and the project is funded by the Arts and Sciences Allocation of the Bed, Board and Beverage tax revenues. Designs must be original and are prohibited from including commercial advertisements, graffiti styles, or imagery depicting traffic signals. Interested applicants must submit a proposal via the OpenGov portal by December 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MST. Submissions must include a statement of interest in PDF format, not exceeding 700 words and 11-point font, and up to five visual renderings in JPG or PowerPoint format. Proposals are subject to a pass/fail eligibility screen and a points-based evaluation by a selection panel, with final approval required from the Beautification and Public Art Commission. Upon purchase, the City will own the digital file and physical installation, while the artist retains the copyright. Offers must remain valid for 90 days following the submission deadline.