Call for Artists: Encinitas Skate Park (POODS) Mural

The City of Encinitas, in partnership with Encinitas Friends of the Arts, is seeking qualified mural artists from Southern California to create a large‑scale public artwork for the Encinitas Skate Park (POODS). The project will be a permanent, site‑specific mural that enhances the skate park environment and engages the community. Applications open on 1 October 2026 and must be submitted by 20 November 2026. Interested artists should review the Request for Qualifications document for detailed project requirements, budget information, and selection criteria. Submissions are made through an online SurveyMonkey form. The commission offers public visibility, city support for fabrication and installation, and the opportunity to contribute a lasting artwork to a high‑traffic community space. No application fee is required. The call is open to individual mural artists residing in Southern California; artist collectives may also apply if they meet the qualification criteria outlined in the RFQ.

Commission for a large‑scale public mural, city support for fabrication and installation, public exposure in a high‑traffic skate park.

Open to mural artists (individuals or groups) residing in Southern California.