The Quad Communities Development Corporation (QCDC) Business Corridors Public Art Advisory Committee, in partnership with Special Service Area (SSA) 47, is accepting proposals from artists interested in creating an original public art mural at 4700 S. Greenwood Avenue in Chicago's historic Bronzeville neighborhood. The proposed mural will be located on the north-facing exterior wall of a residential property owned by Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH).
The mural will celebrate themes of family, community, neighborhood identity, and Bronzeville's cultural legacy. Resident and community engagement is required. The selected artist will work with QCDC to engage residents and incorporate their input into the final design.
Muralist Siddha C. Weber Oakwood/MLK Jr. BLVD
SITE CONDITIONS AND ARTISTIC APPROACH: Existing trees partially obstruct the lower portion of the north-facing wall. Proposals may incorporate the trees into the visual composition, extend artwork into areas partly obscured by foliage, concentrate artwork above the tree line, or propose another partial-wall treatment. Continuous artwork coverage of the entire wall is not required.
Artists are encouraged to respond creatively to the wall, surrounding landscape, and visibility from the public right-of-way. Materials and application methods should suit the site and withstand Chicago weather. Final materials, application methods, and installation plans are subject to QCDC and property-owner review and approval.
Applicants should demonstrate experience with large-scale exterior murals, including lifts or similar aerial equipment.
Anticipated project budget: Up to $30,000, depending on final scope.
Anticipated installation: Spring 2027
Submission deadline: Monday, December 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST
Due to the volume of applications, please do not contact us for updates. QCDC reserves the right to accept applications after the deadline. Only applicants selected to move forward will be contacted.
Learn more about QCDC: https://www.qcdc.org/
