Calls for Artists

Mural at Wonder World Park

The City of San Marcos supports public art and graffiti-abating murals through various grants. Calls for artists for projects will be listed below as they become available.

Call for Artist Qualifications: San Marcos River Park Art Installation

Submission deadline: May 2, 2022 at 5 p.m. Central

Project Summary

The City of San Marcos, Texas seeks to commission a permanent, site-specific, outdoor installation at Ramon Lucio Park in San Marcos near 555 Cheatham Street and in view of the spring-fed river.

The City of San Marcos is seeking professional artists/artist teams to submit their qualifications and statement of interest in completing this project.

 Project Objectives

•    Activate an open space in this river park near recreational fields and a mixed-use path;

•    Conceptually or visually incorporate the river;

•    Support the City’s visitor and tourism industry by enhancing our inventory of public art  

Project Background and Scope 

The installation will occupy an area of 15’ x 25’ and must be contained within those dimensions. This is a high traffic area in the summer months, so the art must be durable and have no points or sharp edges than can pose a hazard to curious children and other park users. Furthermore, it must be made of a material that can withstand Texas summer heat and flood events.

Primary services that will be required from artist/artist team will include (but may not be limited to):

•    Creative, schematic, materials and development phase of document presentation;

•    Coordination with the City of San Marcos Arts Coordinator and other designated city personnel; 

•    Participation in public meetings and presentations;

•    Coordination and/or acquisition of all required approvals and permits for construction;

•    Preparation and adherence to budget requirements;

•    Obtain and maintain required insurance coverage for project development and installation as required by the City of San Marcos;

•    Adherence to agreed upon timeline of completion;

Budget

The budget for this project is $70,000 and includes all costs associated with the project; including, but not limited to artist fees, architect/engineer fees, materials, installation, insurance, travel, fabrication, landscaping if necessary, permit fees, lighting, and ten-percent contingency.

Full details and submission instructions are listed in the Call for Artist Qualifications below.

Call for Artist Qualifications

  1. Ramon Lucio Park Call For Artist Qualifications (PDF)

2022 call for artist selections

  • Hopkins Traffic Boxes: Darla Bostick
  • Sessom Traffic Box: Jhonattan Arango

2021 call for artist selections

  • Downtown Traffic Boxes: Stephanie Riggs and Ann Tarantino
  • Downtown Outdoor Gallery: Sydney Bonnin, David Rey Perez, Rene Perez, Hannah Purvis, Christopher Al Rodriguez, Lisa McPike Smith, Furly Travis and Darin Wood

2020 call for artist selections

  • RR 12 Traffic Control Box Mini Murals: Ksenia Nation 
  • CM Allen Bridge Barrier Walls Mural: Felipe Gomez & Buddy Pajak artist team
  • Cheatham St. Bridge Barrier Walls Mural: Sarah Farah & Topher Sipes artist team
  • Bishop at Hopkins Street Traffic Control Box Mini Mural: Jake Prendez
  • McCarthy at Barnes Street Traffic Control Box Mini Mural: selection in process

2019 call for artist selections

  • Sessom Drive Retaining Wall Mural: Jake Wagoner
  • Conoco Gas Station Mural: Jennifer Khoshbin
  • Wonder World Mural: Christopher Rodriguez 

Previous calls for artists

  1. 2019 Traffic Box - Call for Artists (PDF)
  2. Sessom Dr Retaining Wall Call for Artists (PDF)
  3. Conoco Gas Station Mural Call for Artists (PDF)
  4. Wonder World Mural Call for Artists (PDF)
  5. CM Allen Bridge Barrier Walls - Call For Artists