Imagine your artwork brightening a space where families gather, children learn, and neighbors connect. Spokane Public Library and Thrive International are teaming up on a new collaborative development called B in North Spokane. B pairs affordable housing managed by Thrive International with community and garden spaces managed by the Library.
As part of getting B ready for the community, we’re looking for a local artist to create a mural in the community room—a vibrant, welcoming focal point that will inspire residents, visitors, and library program participants alike. The wall faces floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto a beautiful garden, making it the perfect canvas for your creativity.
About the Project
This collaboration connects Spokane Public Library services with Thrive International’s mission to support refugees and immigrants as they build new lives in our community. The selected mural will serve as a vibrant focal point in a welcoming, multi-use space designed for gathering, learning, and connection.
Location: B, 6988 N Nevada St, Spokane, WA
Mural Size: Approximately 29.5 feet wide by 12 feet high
Installation Period: May 2026
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for an artist—or artist team—whose work reflects creativity, inclusivity, and cultural richness.
- The selected artist will have creative freedom in developing the mural concept.
- The design should be welcoming and appropriate for a shared public space serving diverse families, cultures, and age groups.
- Themes may explore belonging, nature, gardening, storytelling, global cultures, resilience, learning, or related ideas.
- The mural should be durable and appropriate for an indoor community room environment.
Artists are responsible for:
- Protective coatings (if applicable)
- Surface preparation (if required) Note: The wall is drywalled, lightly textured, and painted white
- Materials and supplies
- Installation and completion in May 2026
Who Can Apply
This opportunity is open to:
- Artists based in the Spokane region
- Individual artists or collaborative teams
- Artists with mural or large-scale experience (preferred, but not required)
What to Submit
Interested artists should prepare:
- Letter of Interest (1 page maximum)
- Why are you interested in this project?
- Connection to community, if applicable
- Proposed Concept
- A brief written description of your mural idea
- A sample sketch, rendering, or visual concept
- Proposed Fee
- Total artist fee (including materials, supplies, and labor)
- Optional breakdown (design, materials, installation, etc.)
- Portfolio
- 5-10 images of previous work (murals preferred)
- Brief descriptions (location, size, medium)
- Timeline Confirmation
- Confirmation of availability to complete installation in May 2026
- Estimated number of days to complete work
Timeline
- Proposals due: April 17, 2026
- Artist selected: Late April 2026
- Installation: May 2026
Budget
Spokane Public Library and Thrive International have funding designated for this work, which is flexible but not unlimited. The artist should submit their fee proposal as a total amount and clarify their preferred payment schedule. Spokane Public Library and Thrive International may negotiate this final price with the artist should the proposed amount exceed the budget.
How to Apply
Please submit your materials via email to Drew Peterson: drew@thriveinternational.org.
If you have questions or would like to visit the space before applying, you’re encouraged to reach out.
Rights & Reproduction
The selected artist will retain authorship credit. Spokane Public Library and Thrive International reserve the right to photograph and reproduce the mural for promotional and educational purposes.
We look forward to seeing your ideas come to life!
