An Imperfect Union
Submit 5-10 photos of your artwork and a 250-500 word essay on your interest in participating in this collaborative public art mural project.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 14 days left
- Entry fee
- $25
- Award
- $250
- Location
- Birmingham, Michigan
- Exhibition window
- Aug 28, 2026 → Aug 30, 2026
- Applicants notified
- Aug 17, 2026
About
Overview
A collaborative public art mural project commemorating the 250th anniversary of the US. Three on-site mural panels will be created at Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham, MI: a 6'x 8' two panel mural depicting the country's current challenges, a 4' x 18' three panel mural depicting the country's past, and a 6'x 8' two panel mural depicting a collective vision for the future. 15-20 artists will be invited to participate.
Key Dates
- Submission deadline: Midnight August 12, 2026
- Notification: Monday, August 17, 2026
- Project weekend: August 28-30, 2026 (Friday-Sunday)
The Weekend (August 28-30)
Friday: Invited speakers, project discussion, self-organizing, planning, and a paid shopping trip to Blick for supplies. Visit to the Detroit Institute of Arts Friday evening for a docent explanation of Diego Rivera Court fresco series murals. Saturday-Sunday: Collaborative painting on-site.
Eligibility
US citizens and residents over 18.
Submission Requirements
- 5-10 photos of your artwork
- 250-500 word essay on your interest in participating in this project
Preparation
Pre-project homework includes a syllabus for online exploration. Recommended minimum artist time of 3-5 hours before the weekend. Artists are welcome to exceed this minimum with additional reading and online content.
Compensation
Each participating artist will receive $250 for their work upon completion of the project.
Contact
Baldwin Public Library, Birmingham, MI. Contact: [email protected]
- Award
- $250 per participating artist
- Entries per artist
- Up to 1
- Theme
- A commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the US through collaborative public art murals that address the country's past challenges, current polarizing issues, and collective vision for the future.
- Eligibility
- US citizens and residents over 18.
- Audience
- US citizens and residents over 18
- Size & format
- 6'x 8' two panel mural, 4' x 18' three panel mural, 6'x 8' two panel mural
- Also worth noting
- 6'x 8' two panel mural, 4' x 18' three panel mural, 6'x 8' two panel mural
- Contact
- [email protected]
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