Pierce County is launching a pilot mural program to transform public spaces frequently targeted by graffiti and vandalism into vibrant works of public art. Artist applications are invited for three mural opportunities on Pierce County-owned properties in unincorporated areas.
The mural projects will be located at Sprinker Recreation Center’s Harold E. LeMay Skate Park in the Spanaway-Parkland community; the walkway barrier and retaining wall near the intersection of 152nd Street East and 22nd Avenue East in Parkland; and the retaining wall at the intersection of Pioneer Way and Gay Road East in the Waller community.
The pilot mural program aims to engage the community and artists in beautifying public spaces, fostering civic pride, and encouraging respect for shared environments. Transforming graffiti-prone areas with meaningful artwork promotes safer, more welcoming neighborhoods while celebrating cultural expression.
The budgets for these projects vary from $10,000 to $75,000, including, but not limited to, taxes, insurance, supplies, scaffolding, artwork, permits, and any other project requirements. This program is primarily funded by a one-time appropriation from the Pierce County Council for the duration of the 2024-2025 Biennial Budget and by the County’s 1% for the Arts Program.
To apply, artists working individually or as a team can submit a professional portfolio and qualifications to the Pierce County Arts Commission. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be 18 years or older.
The proposal submission deadline is March 31 at 10 a.m. To review the full submission requirements, visit piercecountywa.gov/8684/Pierce-County-Mural-Project.
Pierce County’s One Percent for the Arts ordinance directs publicly funded construction projects, with costs exceeding $100,000, to allocate one percent of the project budget for public art. This program supports the county’s mission to increase access to the arts for all Pierce County residents through a legacy of publicly held artwork in county-owned or county-leased facilities.
To learn more, visit the Pierce County 1% for the Arts at piercecountywa.gov/466/1-for-the-Arts-Program.
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