Active SLED Opportunity · OHIO · METROPARKS TOLEDO
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Metroparks Toledo seeks qualified mural artists to install a mural at the Toledo Rowing Club building, representing the park and rowing sport. The project supports community engagement and youth programs along the Glass City Riverwalk in Toledo, Ohio. Submission deadline is August 17, 2026.
Metroparks Toledo is accepting statements of qualification and work examples from mural artists capable of installing a mural at the Toledo Rowing Club – 8 Main Street, Toledo, Ohio 43604. A wealth of additional information can be found at www.glasscityriverwalk.com and https://toledorowing.org. Pre-Bid Meeting Information: No Online Q&A: Yes Location Information: Department: Planning and Construction Address: 6101 Fallen Timbers LaneMaumee, Ohio43537 County: Lucas Other Details: Toledo Rowing Club will lease from Metroparks Toledo, the building at 8 Main Street, Toledo, OH 43604 in order to engage and support the youth and adults of Toledo, Ohio and the surrounding community in the education, training, instruction, and participation in the sport of rowing. Metroparks Toledo desires to activate spaces in the International Park (Upriver) neighborhood immediately adjacent to the Glass City Riverwalk – A 5-mile loop along both sides of the Maumee River from Craig Street to The Anthony Wayne Bridge.The project area consists of an approximately 450 square feet steel-sided gable end-wall with a blank facade which the park district desires to place a mural. The wall is painted dark grey and will serve as the background for the mural. The intent is to represent the park and the sport of rowing on the building. Notes: Ultimately, all murals in the City of Toledo require Arts Commission approval and permitting. See https://theartscommission.org/public-art/mural-permits.Deadline for submission - August 17, 2026Selection Panel Review- Phase 1 - August 17th – 21st, 2026Artist(s) notification/Phase II invitation - by August 24th, 2026Artist(s) Phase II submission due - September 18th, 2026Selection Panel Review – Phase II - September 21st-25th 2026Successful Artist(s) notification - by September 28th, 2026Project initiation date - October 5th, 2026Mural Installation begins - Fall 2026 (negotiate date)Mural Installation complete - Fall 2026 (negotiate date)
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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