The Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) invites proposals from artists to create a non-fixed, movable mural that embodies the spirit and diversity of the Keweenaw community.
Donor Name: Keweenaw Community Foundation
State: Michigan
County: Houghton County (MI), Keweenaw County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/18/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The mural should be 10-15 feet in length and approximately 4 feet in height, and designed in multiple segments to allow for flexible transportation and adaptable display in various indoor locations.
Objectives
- Celebrate the Keweenaw Peninsula’s history, culture, and community.
- Promote inclusivity and engagement through public art.
- Ensure the mural is structurally sound and segmented for mobility.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications are open to all artists, architects, designers, arts organizations, community-based organizations, and nonprofits located in Houghton or Keweenaw Counties and lands that lie within the Ceded Territories and Home Territories of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, as defined by the 1842 Treaty.
- The selected artist will:
- Develop a concept that reflects the community’s identity and values.
- Use durable, transportable materials that support segmented assembly.
- Ensure segments can be connected seamlessly for a cohesive visual display.
- Provide installation and maintenance guidelines.
For more information, visit Keweenaw Community Foundation.
