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(3) Murals
- City of Detroit: Transforming Neighborhood Alleys with Art
- Deadline to apply: Monday, February 24, 2025, at 11:59 PM
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Project Overview
Space Lab Development, Inc. (SpaceLab Detroit) is excited to issue an Open Call to Artists on behalf of The City of Detroit’s City Walls and Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship (ACE) divisions for the Bagley Arts Alley Murals. These 3 murals are part of a larger Arts Alley Initiative, a groundbreaking program to transform neighborhood alleys into vibrant spaces through murals and art installations. This project aims to celebrate local culture, foster community pride, and showcase the exceptional talents of both experienced and emerging artists.
Project Vision Statement
The Bagley Arts Alley is part of a larger Arts Alley Initiative: a transformative project that envisions vibrant, safe, and inclusive community gathering spaces in the heart of Detroit’s neighborhoods. As part of Mayor Duggan’s Blight to Beauty Initiative, this effort harnesses the power of art and design to address long-standing challenges amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic—challenges such as limited access to safe, green spaces, deteriorating infrastructure, and insufficient support for the creative workforce.
Through the Arts Alley Initiative and the Bagley Arts Alley project, artists, residents, and community leaders have collaborated to reimagine residential and commercial alleys, transforming them with innovative landscaping, stormwater management, and pedestrian-friendly amenities. Now, artists will create captivating public art in these spaces to reflect Detroit’s rich history, culture, and resilience, creating hubs of beauty and imagination while fostering pride and connection among neighbors.
By uniting local artists, residents, and the city’s creative resources, the Arts Alley Initiative is more than an investment in physical infrastructure—it is a celebration of Detroit’s spirit, an opportunity to amplify voices through art, and a catalyst for building stronger, more beautiful neighborhoods for all.
Project Timeline
- Call Release Date: February 10, 2025
- Deadline for Questions: February 19, 2025. Send questions to info@spacelabdetroit.com
- Proposal Submission Deadline: February 24, 2025
- Artists Notified: March 3, 2025
- Artist Agreements & Onboarding Documents Due: March 10, 2025
- Community Engagement Begins: March 17, 2025
- Mural Painting Begins: April 3, 2025
- Painting/Installation Completion Deadline: May 31, 2025
* Project Timeline subject to change
Download the complete Artist Packet here
Attention Artists: Proposal Submission for Bagley Arts Alley Murals
If you previously submitted a proposal by the 02.07.2025 11:59 pm deadline for the Arts Alleys Initiative Call for Artists, you may request to use the same submission for the Bagley Arts Alley Murals. The submission must be exactly the same. If there are any changes, submit a new packet. Please email us at info@spacelabdetroit.com to indicate your interest.
In your email, be sure to confirm that you would like your Arts Alley Initiative proposal considered. You must also specify whether you have experience working on a lift to access high walls.
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