In collaboration with the Everett Gateway Project committee, we are calling for artists to submit their qualifications to design a mural that welcome visitors to Everett’s downtown and waterfront. The application below is intended to take just a few minutes!

Posted: July 19, 2025

Contact Email: hello@overallcreative.com

Location: Pacific Avenue & I-5 Overpass Everett, Washington (north wall, approximately 3,000 square feet)

Eligibility: This RFQ is open to all artists and designers, regardless of geography or mural experience, though artists with a past or present connection to the Pacific Northwest are strongly encouraged to apply. Finalists will be required to present designs to a review committee, in Everett.

Phase 1 Project Scope: 3 artists will be invited to present fully developed site specific design proposals and compensated $2,500 upon delivery. The preferred designer will be compensated an additional $7,500 for up to 3 rounds of design reviews with revisions, a total of $10,000 for delivery and usage rights.

Phase 2 Project Scope: mural installation will occur during the fall of 2025. please note that the committee is considering multiple options for installation, including artist installation, assisted installation with a local team, printing installation, and potential hardscaping in conjunction with the artwork. these options will be explored with the chosen artist and defined based on content and needs - additional funding will cover the installation costs

Anticipated Timeline: RFQ posted July 18, qualifications due August 15, finalists notified August 28, designs due September 12

About Everett Everett, Washington is a vibrant waterfront city located just 25 miles north of Seattle, known for its rich maritime heritage, diverse communities, and growing arts and culture scene. As the largest city in Snohomish County, Everett offers a unique blend of urban energy and natural beauty, with Puget Sound to the west and the Cascade Mountains to the east. The city is home to a thriving creative community, a walkable downtown with galleries, public art installations, and performance venues, and a strong commitment to civic engagement and cultural inclusion. With ongoing revitalization efforts and a focus on placemaking, Everett presents dynamic opportunities for artists to contribute meaningfully to the visual landscape and cultural identity of the region.

About overall creative: Kathleen + Lina co-founded overall creative, a woman owned creative services company that focuses primarily on large scale murals and assisting artists, communities and clients to achieve their artistic vision. For this grant we will be managing the RFQ, design reviews as well as assisting with any materials, production and installation needs.

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To apply please fill out the form below with the following information:

Statement of Interest: Please submit any information that makes you a strong candidate for this project. Consider the following in your brief statement.

• biographical information: anything about your past or present self that is relevant to the project / useful for us to know

• geographical connection: explain any connection or interest you have in relation to Everett or the Pacific Northwest

• achievability and experience: illustrate relevant experience in design, mural execution and/or community projects

Work Samples: Please include up to 3 links (instagram, website, google drive, press links, etc) to work samples that visually demonstrate your qualifications (these may include graphic design, as well as murals both completed and proposed) - feel free to include project name, date, location and any relevant narrative that may be useful to our understanding of the content. Password protected links or files will not be considered.

Submit application by 8/15/2025.