Frisco Tunnel Mural

The Town of Frisco and the Frisco Arts and Culture Council (FACC) are seeking a professional artist to design and install a mural for a pedestrian/bicycle tunnel located under Highway 9 in Frisco, Colorado. The Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits conceptual designs for transforming two 195-square-foot tunnel facades and the interior corrugated metal surface into a vibrant, artistic wayfinding element. Artists must submit 1-3 conceptual renderings, 2-6 links to previous work, and a one-page letter detailing their experience with large-scale murals by the submission deadline of March 15, 2024, at 5:00 pm MTN. The project requires the selected artist to create a bright, colorful, and inviting artwork that avoids repetitive mountain/natural realism themes while capturing Frisco's authentic art and culture scene. Evaluation criteria will focus on design suitability, aesthetic quality, broad community appeal, and the artist's previous work quality. The final design must be submitted to CDOT for approval by May 15, 2024, with a targeted installation window in late summer or early fall 2024.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the solicitation. The project offers an honorarium ranging from $20,000 to $30,000 for the selected artist to complete the design and installation of the mural. Once completed, the artwork will become part of the town's public art collection, with the Frisco Arts and Culture Council managing its long-term care and maintenance. The mural will connect recreational pathways between the Peninsula Recreation Area and County Commons, serving both an aesthetic and wayfinding function for the community. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements beyond the tunnel's current corrugated metal surface. The project represents a significant public art investment aimed at enhancing the visual experience of the tunnel and providing a creative, engaging environment for pedestrians and cyclists.