Call for Artists: “Many Stories, One Norwood” Mural

The Norwood Cultural Council (NCC) invites artists (or teams of artists) to submit design concepts for “Many Stories, One Norwood” – a public mural celebrating the diverse past, present, and future of our town. We’re looking for creative designs that reflect the people, cultures, history, and shared experiences that make Norwood a vibrant community. Selected artwork will help tell the story of Norwood as a place where many voices, backgrounds, and generations come together as one. This is open primarily to Norwood artists, although Massachusetts-only based artists are welcome to apply.

• Dimensions: Approximately 20 x 10 feet. Your final work doesn’t need to be in these dimensions as long as it can easily be scaled appropriately during the digitization process.

• Surface: Vinyl on brick. Submissions can be submitted in any medium as artists will not be painting the surface; final selection will be digitized and printed on vinyl.

Interested artists should submit the following to norwoodculturalcouncil@gmail.com by Wednesday, April 22, 2026:

1. Artist Statement & Bio: A brief description of your experience and artistic approach.
2. Portfolio: 3-5 examples of past murals or large-scale work.
3. Conceptual Design: A preliminary sketch or design concept.
4. Budget & Timeline: A rough breakdown of costs and estimated time for completion. Note - final design must be ready to be sent to the digitization team by Friday, May 29, 2026.

Project Location & Specifications

• Location: In a prominent downtown location

• Dimensions: Approximately 20 x 10 feet. Your final work doesn’t need to be in these dimensions as long as it can easily be scaled appropriately during the digitization process.

• Surface: Vinyl on brick. Submissions can be submitted in any medium. Final selection will be digitized and printed on vinyl.

Timeline

• Submissions Due: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

• Finalist Selection: Friday, May 1, 2026

• Final Work Due: Friday, May 29, 2026

• Grand Unveiling: Saturday, August 29, 2026 (at Norwood Day)

Submissions will be reviewed based on artistic merit, experience with public art, appropriateness to the theme, and feasibility within the budget/timeline. Please do not use AI to create your images.

Questions? Please contact Jonathan Cardoni, Chair at jcardoni@norwoodma.gov or Co-Chair Kristin Bassett at kbassett@norwoodma.gov

We look forward to seeing your designs!