Open Call – America250 Mississippi Mural
America250 Mississippi Mural
HAPA and Hattiesburg Landmark Preservation, Inc. are pleased to announce a Call for Artists to execute an America250 Mississippi and Mississippi Arts Commission America250 Mississippi Public Art Grant project. The program celebrates Mississippi stories in recognition of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
This call seeks artists to design and execute an exterior mural in Hattiesburg, MS. It is open to those with professional experience in public art or painting.
Concept proposals should follow the theme “Power of People and Place: Mississippi is the American Story.” Artists are asked to submit engaging designs depicting enduring service to country and its deep contribution to community life. The mural will celebrate Hattiesburg’s veterans, honoring both their military service and the meaningful lives, careers, and civic roles they embraced upon returning home. Patriotic colors should be considered.
The mural will be painted on an exterior brick wall measuring approximately 14 feet high x 85 feet wide. The proposed project is in the heart of downtown Hattiesburg along the rail line, visible from much of the downtown district.
Artists are asked to provide a total budget for the project with their submission, not to exceed $15,000, which should consider costs for materials, supplies, travel, and the painting and sealing of the mural, all the responsibility of the artist. Artists must supply all equipment and materials needed for the project and are required to apply a protective coating to the finished art. The wall will be pressure washed by the property owner at no cost to the artist.
All applications must be electronically submitted by midnight on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. No late or incomplete applications will be considered. Artist selection will be made by May 15 and work on the mural may begin on May 25 and must be completed no later than June 19, 2026 unless otherwise negotiated prior to project acceptance. (Allowances will be made for weather.)
Questions:kbrock@visithburg.org