Buffalo Park Water Tank Mural - Call to Artists
Create a large-scale 360-degree mural on Buffalo Park's 10,000 sq ft water tank celebrating the park and community.
The City of Flagstaff's Beautification, Arts & Sciences department has launched a Call to Artists to create a large-scale, site-specific mural on Buffalo Park's water tank. This distinctive project encompasses 10,000 square feet of surface and is envisioned as a signature artwork for both the park and the city. The 360-degree mural could celebrate the park's history, daily activity, the city, the region, and/or the communities that enjoy this beloved natural and recreational space. To inform the artistic direction, the city conducted a Connect Flagstaff survey last fall to identify what Buffalo Park means to residents and what themes could be reflected in the mural. As part of the design process, finalists will join city staff for a site visit and conduct research into the area's physical and cultural features, including local ecology, geology, meteorology, and Indigenous and municipal histories, as well as the community connections visitors hold to the site. Using insights from both research and the survey, each artist or team will develop and submit an independent design proposal. One finalist will ultimately be awarded the mural contract. This is a unique opportunity to create a landmark public artwork that will be seen by thousands of park visitors annually and serve as a distinctive visual icon for the Flagstaff community.