Route 66 Traffic Control Box Art Project – Call to Artists

The City of Tulsa seeks original digital artwork to wrap 34 traffic‑control boxes along the historic Route 66 corridor. Artists must submit high‑resolution digital files (PDF, AI, or PSD) plus printed unbound copies, a title, description, biography, and include the “Capital of Route 66” graphic with QR code. The city will pay a fixed $500 for each design that is selected and will handle all fabrication, installation, and related costs. Eligibility is open to professional, emerging, or student artists, with preference for those located on Route 66. The solicitation includes a pre‑proposal virtual conference, a question deadline, and a firm submission deadline, followed by a structured review process leading to award in mid‑July. • Design deliverables: digital artwork (≥300 dpi), printed copy, title, description, artist bio, QR‑code graphic. • Compensation: $500 per selected design; up to four designs may be selected per artist/team. • Timeline: Issue June 2 2026 → Pre‑bid June 8 & June 16 2026 → Questions June 18 2026 → Submission July 1 2026 → Opening July 2 2026 → Award July 16 2026 → Fabrication/Installation August‑September 2026. • Eligibility: Open to any professional or emerging artist; priority for local studios, universities, or high‑school participants. • Evaluation: 120‑point rubric weighing visual impact, historical context, narrative, student involvement, place‑based insight, and technical feasibility.