The City of Irving has announced plans to increase public art as part of its economic and community development initiatives in the Irving Heritage District. A new mural is set to be installed at 188 N. O’Connor Road, near Rock Island Road.
Artists are invited to submit their bids for the project, with the deadline for consideration being August 2. The mural will cover multiple walls surrounding a bridge that serves as an entrance to the Irving Heritage District, spanning approximately 5,113 square feet.
In addition to other requirements, artists must include in their proposal:
- A description of their artistic approach to the project, the mediums they’ll use, and considerations for the theme, including honoring the history of the Irving Heritage District.
- A portfolio of work including, at a minimum, photos and/or videos from at least (3) projects similar to the scope of work for this solicitation.
- Three references related to work completed within the last 8 years.
Read the entire Request for Proposal (RFP) and begin submission.
Project Timeline
- Call for Artists: August 2 deadline
- Community Input Meeting: August 12, 2024 - review artists' design concepts and share feedback. Location and time to be announced
- Citywide Vote: August 21-24, 2024 - Irving residents will select the conceptual design for the Irving Mural Project
Irving's Historic Heritage District
The Irving Heritage District includes the downtown corridor, The Irving Archives and Museum, South Irving Library, Irving Heritage House, Heritage Park and several other iconic landmarks and attractions.
The Irving Heritage District Mural Project is led by the Department of Housing and Redevelopment in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture.
