Greenfield Seeks Sidewalk Mural Artists for American Revolution Project

GREENFIELD — The city of Greenfield invites local and regional artists to help commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution through a new public art project that will bring history to life, right on the city’s sidewalks.

As part of the city’s MA250 Greenfield project, 10 sidewalk murals will be commissioned for downtown Greenfield and its environs. The murals will highlight the American Revolution and its ideals, Greenfield’s own revolutionary history, and the spirit of innovation that has long defined the community. This project is modeled after a highly successful 2024 sidewalk art project on abolitionist history in Greenfield which can be found at visitgreenfieldma.com/art-walk.

Artists selected for the project will receive stipends of $1,100 per mural, plus $100 for each design mockup. The murals will be unveiled in June 2026 as part of a series of guided walking tours led by local historians, to take place in June and July.

The call is open to all U.S. residents age 18 and older, with special encouragement for artists with Greenfield or Massachusetts connections, and those experienced in community-based and inclusive arts. Artists of all experience levels are welcome to apply.

An information session will be held via Zoom on Monday, Nov. 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration is required, and pre-application materials must be submitted by Dec. 1.

For full details, including links to the artist call, a pre-application form, and information session registration, click here or visit greenfield-ma.gov and search ‘Artist Opportunity.’