FY27 Fresh Paint DC (FPDC)

CAH’s Public Art department is soliciting applications from experienced local mural artists for our new grant Fresh Paint DC: CAH Mural Program to design and install large-scale exterior murals on the facade of selected buildings within the District of Columbia.

The purpose of the Fresh Paint DC: CAH Mural Program is to:

Encourage appreciation for, and enjoyment of, the arts and humanities by funding local artists to install original murals in accessible public spaces within the District for all to experience.
Create arts projects for District-based mural artists to collaborate and showcase their talent and to have arts-related work opportunities in District.
Strengthen District communities by reflecting place-based identities in the design of the mural and by fostering a sense of communal ownership over space through stewardship of the mural.
Provide educational opportunities and share culture through public art which enhances the artistic and humanistic talents of the grantee.

FY 2027 Request for Applications

RFA Release: Monday, October 26, 2026
Submission Deadline: Monday, December 7, 2026
Notification to All Applicants: On or about February 2027
Anticipated Number of Awards: Varies; up to 6
Anticipated Award Amount: Varies; up to $50,000

Prospective applicants should read through this Request for Applications (RFA) entirely prior to applying.

Project Manager Staff Contact:
Deirdre Darden, Public Art Coordinator: [email protected]

View the FY27 Fresh Paint: CAH Mural Program document by downloading the PDF of the RFA, or navigate the RFA on our website using the Table of Contents below.