The Office of Arts and Culture is working with several County agencies on future public art projects. Please check back as we announce and roll out the many exciting art public projects around the County. Be sure to scroll down on this page as more opportunities will be included in addition to the current project for the Navigation Center soon.
ARTIST OPPORTUNITY
Navigation Center Mural, Redwood City, CA. – Open April 24 - May 22, 2024, by 5:00pm PDT.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
San Mateo County is seeking to commission a local experienced teaching artist and/or team of artists to design a mural in an outdoor common space that reflects themes and images related to a sense of home, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and stability at the Navigation Center in Redwood City.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The Navigation Center provides safe temporary living spaces for individuals and couples experiencing homelessness along with intensive support services designed to help clients find and maintain stable housing. The accepted mural proposal will take into consideration feedback from Navigation Center staff and residents who will meet with the artist before execution of the project. The painting and installation of the mural will be done with resident participation.
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For questions, email: Mara Grimes at mgrimes@smcgov.org