Artists wanted for Election Center mural

Pierce County is looking for artists to design a large-scale mural to welcome people to the county Election Center. As part of the County’s 1% for the Arts Program, the new mural will stretch across four exterior walls, about 2,200 sq. ft.

The mural will invite visitors to engage in the electoral process. The design should highlight Pierce County's unique natural environment, iconic landmarks, or an abstract representation of these elements. It will be a prominent feature of the Election Center, 2501 S. 35th St., in Tacoma. The project budget is up to $60,000. Up to four artists or artist teams will be chosen to create site specific mural designs for the Election Center and will receive $1,000 for their work.

To apply, artists working individually or as a team can submit a professional portfolio and qualifications to the Pierce County Arts Commission. Artists applying as a team must designate a primary contact person and submit a joint portfolio showcasing their collective talent. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be 18 years or older.

The submission deadline for proposals is Feb. 3, 2025, at 4 p.m. 

An informational webinar about the project will be hosted Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. To review the full submission requirements or webinar details, visit the Election Center Mural Project website at. piercecountywa.gov/8428/Election-Center-Mural-Call-For-Artists.

Pierce County's One Percent for the Arts ordinance directs publicly funded construction projects, with costs exceeding $100,000, to allocate one percent of the project budget for public art. This program supports the County’s mission to increase access to the arts for all Pierce County residents through a lasting legacy of publicly held artwork located in county-owned or county-leased facilities.

To learn more, visit the Pierce County 1% for the Arts website at piercecountywa.gov/466/1-for-the-Arts-Program.

The Pierce County Election Center is the official voting and ballot processing center for Pierce County. People can come to the Election Center to register to vote, receive a ballot and vote, and get a voter’s pamphlet and other elections materials. For more information about the Pierce County Election Center and elections resources, visit the Pierce County Elections website at piercecountywa.gov/328/Elections.