Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, in partnership with the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture, Southwest Center, One N Ten, and Aunt Rita's Foundation ("Partners") and with support provided by Artlink Inc., seeks to commission a semi-permanent mural for The Parsons Center for Health and Wellness located at 1101 N. Central Ave. in central Phoenix. The submission deadline is Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (local Arizona time).
The goal of this public art project is to raise awareness about HIV prevention, testing, and treatment, inspire community engagement, and reduce stigma around HIV. It is to serve as a visual, public reminder of the importance of proactive health measures and support for those affected by HIV, encouraging people to take action through education, testing, and advocacy while enhancing the experience of those seeking health, wellness, and community services from the organizations located on the property.
The Partners seeks applications from professional visual artists who reside in Phoenix and who have a lived experience with HIV/AIDS. The selected artist will be responsible for the design and installation of the artwork.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Timeline:*
- Call Issued: Wednesday, December 4, 2025 (World AIDS Remembrance Day)
- Submissions Due: Wednesday, January 8, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. (local AZ time)
- Finalists Notified: Week of January 13, 2025
- Finalists Workshop: Week of January 20, 2025 (Date/Time TBA)
- Finalists Concept/Design Presentation Due: Week of February 10, 2025
- Selection Announced: Week of February 17, 2025
- Work will begin following the selection, pending mutually agreed-upon schedules. The selected artist will be invited to participate in a Wellness Block Party event on Friday, April 4, 2025, with a planned announcement and/or community paint activity subject to the artist's availability and mural timeline.
*Timeline is subject to change.
Artlink is managing this call for artists; please send any questions to submissions@artlinkphx.org.