Artists Sought For Bayfront Mural

The City of Newport Public Arts Program and the Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) are pleased to invite local artists to submit designs for a new series of mural panels to be installed on the historic Bayfront, specifically on the Coast Guard complex wall at 250-300 SW Bay Blvd. This call is open to emerging, mid-career, and established artists who are residents of Lincoln County, OR, and are 18 years of age or older. The goal of the project is to enhance the Bayfront with public art that reflects Newport’s rich history and environment, including its coastal environment, fishing, ocean sciences, history, and the Coast Guard.

Designs that reflect Newport's Historic Bay Front and coastal culture are preferred. Three murals will be commissioned in total, consisting of 4’x8’ marine-grade plywood panels installed side-by-side vertically. Artists will be compensated between $1,600 and $3,200 (based on mural size). OCCA will provide the panels, paint, and varnish.

Artists must be residents of Lincoln County, Oregon, and all artwork must be the original design of the entrant. Designs must be suitable for all ages. Submissions depicting sex, violence, drugs, alcohol, advertisements, or promotion of a business/viewpoint will not be considered. Selected artists will be responsible for painting their designs and assisting the City of Newport Parks Department with the final installation.

Artists may submit up to three design sketches per mural for consideration, and there is no fee to apply. All submissions must be received no later than December 19^th, 2025. Artist award notifications will take place in February of 2026, with installation happening sometime in the spring. For full details, or to apply, please visit coastarts.org/events/call-bayfront-wall-murals/