Opportunities
Artist Brandon Russell creating The Vitruvian Firefighter in his studio. Image by Sydney Edwards.
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OVERVIEW
The City of Laramie and Laramie Public Art Coalition are now soliciting requests for qualifications (RFQs) to create a wrap for the Utility Bill Box in front of City Hall. One artist will be selected to create a custom graphic for the wrap. The content should celebrate the greater Laramie community, Albany County, city utility services and/or compliment the artwork already in place at City Hall.
ELIGIBILITY
The call is open to all artists ages 18 and over, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental cognition. Artists must reside in the city of Laramie or within Albany County limits.
BUDGET
The artist will receive a stipend of $250 to work with LPAC and the City of Laramie on the design, coordination, and installation of the wrap. The production cost of the wrap will be the responsibility of the City, and the installation of the wrap will be the responsibility of the artist.
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will be administered by the Laramie Public Art Coalition. An employee from the City of Laramie will act as the representative and will work with LPAC’s guidance and public art plan. Selection will be based on artistic excellence of the artist’s portfolio.
SCHEDULE
Call for Qualifications released: Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Submission deadline: Friday, June 19th, 2026 at 5 PM
Artist Notified: Week of June 22nd, 2026
Anticipated Installation: Late July/Early August
Timeline is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
You will need high resolution (300 dpi or higher) images of your artwork in a PDF (include title and media used on each page), and a short statement (under 1000 characters) about your artwork and process.
Contact Ismael Dominguez at Laramie Public Art Coalition with questions or help with the call: director@laramiepublicart.org
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Applications are now open for the Wyoming Ag & Art Tour, a program organized by the University of Wyoming Extension that connects the public with local farms, ranches, and Wyoming artists through a series of self-guided tours. Each host site features artist booths, offering opportunities to showcase, demonstrate, and sell work while engaging with visitors in a unique rural setting. The tour highlights the connection between agriculture and the arts, creating meaningful experiences for both artists and communities. The deadline is rolling based on the county.
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The LBC has grant funding available for projects that work to enhance the visual aesthetics of Laramie.
1:1 Matching Guthrie Grants (up to $2,000 reimbursement)
Paul Etchepare Trust Grants
Please send all inquiries, applications, and coorespondance via email to beautifylaramie@gmail.com
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Want to get involved? Apply to be on a future artwork selection committee! Available to Laramie-based residents only.