City seeks applications from artists for a mural in the Vermont Street parking garage

The city of Lawrence, Kansas, has announced a call for artists to create a mural in the Vermont Street parking garage, located at 725 Vermont Street next to the Lawrence Public Library. Artists or teams are invited to submit qualifications, including a written idea or sketch, work samples, a bio, and a resume, by November 16, 2025. A review committee will select up to three finalists, each receiving $300 to develop a formal proposal, and one will be awarded a $5,500 commission to install the artwork on the ground-level west-facing wall. The project is part of the city's ongoing public art initiatives, which have included other installations in downtown parking garages this year.