Deanwood Metro station temporary wall art

Commission facts

Source-observed stage

Open call at review

Location

Washington, DC

Deadline as published

5:00 pm, Monday October 12, 2026

Source time

17:00

Source timezone

Not documented

Published funding

USD 5,000–8,500

Funding scope

Artist fee, design revisions and file preparation; Metro supplies materials separately.

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

Individuals or teams residing in DC, Maryland or Virginia, age 18+. Students welcome; Metro service-area, Deanwood and Ward 7 artists receive priority.

Selection / procurement route

RFQ; Metro shortlists 5–10 candidates, then conducts internal final selection. Selected artist supplies a quote and registers in procurement.

Deliverables

• Qualifications: five work images, two-page CV, 50-word biography and 100-word artist statement.
• Scaled digital designs, up to two review rounds, print files and proof review.

Site requirements

• Curved interior walls at 4720 Minnesota Avenue NE; five fire signals must remain clear.

Maintenance & care

Not documented. Confirm during project planning.

Unresolved questions

• Deadline timezone and maintenance responsibilities are unstated.
• Contract amount depends on final deliverables; installation is scheduled, not confirmed.