2026 Artists Request for Expressions of Interest

For Interested Lead Mural Artists

The City of Bridgeport, through its Office of Planning & Economic Development (“OPED”), invites lead mural artists and artist teams to participate in the City’s ongoing public art effort through this Request for Expressions of Interest (“RFEI”).

Over the past four years, Bridgeport’s mural and placemaking projects have helped shape the character of Downtown and, more recently, expanded across neighborhoods citywide. Nearly 50 projects have been completed to date. OPED is continuing this work for the upcoming season and is seeking to expand participation beyond last year’s response of 40+ submissions. Artists are encouraged to share this opportunity widely.

Artists interested in being considered should complete the RFEI below. If you have questions, please contact John O’Grodnick.

What this RFEI requests: general information about you and your artistic practice, relevant past experience, your bio/CV, and work samples compiled in a single PDF, along with a brief statement describing why you would like to be a part of these projects.