Route 66 US-75 Retaining Wall Mural – Call to Artists

The City of Tulsa is seeking an artist or artistic team to create an original, high‑quality mural on a 121‑ft long ODOT retaining wall along US‑75 (historic Route 66) in downtown Tulsa. The work must be durable, graffiti‑resistant, and free of commercial or offensive content, and will become part of the city’s Route 66 Art StoryMaps. The budget is $9,900, covering design, materials, installation, insurance, and related costs. The selected artist will deliver printed and digital design files, a narrative description, and install the finished mural by November 2026. • Dimensions: approx. 121 ft × 7 ft 10 in (≈ 859 sq ft). • Required deliverables: printed design, digital file (PDF/AI/PSD), title, 5‑10‑sentence narrative, artist bio (each ≤ 250 words). • Timeline: RFP issued July 31 2026 → pre‑proposal conferences Aug 5 & Aug 10 → questions due Aug 14 → submission cut‑off Aug 25 → award recommendation Sep 17 → installation Sep‑Nov 2026.