Researched commission brief
FY2027 Color the Curb school murals
Four artists or teams will create ground murals near four public schools through student-led design engagement.
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Commission facts
Future calendar date; confirm current terms with the commissioner.
- Source-observed stage
- Open call at review
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Deadline as published
- Monday, November 16, 2026 at 5 pm EST
- Source time
- 17:00
- Source timezone
- EST
- Published funding
- USD 30,000
- Funding scope
- Grant per selected artist/team; four awards. Covers project delivery, with artist fee capped at 20%.
Calendar flags use the UTC date; the original deadline and timezone are preserved. A passed date does not establish whether selection is underway, awarded or closed.
Who may apply
DC-resident individual lead, 18+, with exterior mural and youth-engagement experience; no FY26 award. Other teammates may live elsewhere. Commercial/nonprofit entities cannot apply.
Selection / procurement route
Competitive online grant application and panel review. RFA prohibits commissions, percentages, brokerage or contingent fees for securing the grant.
Deliverables
- Engage students, obtain agency design approvals and install ground murals in 2027.
- Selected artists require background checks and TB screening before youth engagement.
Site requirements
- Curb extensions at school intersections; designs need CAH, DDOT and DCPS approval.
Maintenance & care
Not documented. Confirm during project planning.
Unresolved questions
- School assignments, mural dimensions and maintenance responsibility unconfirmed.
Commissioner contact / project page ↗
Sources & review dates
- dcarts.dc.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10
Current funding notice confirms four awards and deadline.
- dcarts.dc.gov ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-10
RFA specifies restrictions, review, fee cap and delivery conditions.