City of West Hollywood Arts Division: Route 66 Centennial Temporary Public Artworks – Three Unique Requests-for-Proposals (RFP)  

Deadline to apply: Monday, February 23, 2026, 5pm PT  

The City of West Hollywood is seeking proposals from artists, curators, and arts organizations for three temporary public art exhibitions along Santa Monica Boulevard to commemorate the Centennial anniversary of Route 66 in 2026. Part of Historic Route 66 includes Santa Monica Boulevard. The city has three unique Requests-for-Proposals for temporary art activations along Santa Monica Boulevard within the city limits of West Hollywood.  

The artwork opportunities include:  

1.       Route 66 Centennial Temporary Public Artwork – 3D Sculptural Installation

A large-scale, three-dimensional, temporary sculptural installation at the Plummer Park Community Center,7377 Santa Monica Blvd. All-inclusive project budget of $60,000. 

2.       Route 66 Centennial Temporary Public Artwork – Building Façade Vinyl Installation

Original design for a 700 sq.-ft. digital artwork, approximately 700sqft, on a building façade at 8315 Santa Monica Blvd. Fabrication and installation will be provided by the city. Design fee of $3,500. 

3.       Route 66 Centennial Temporary Public Artwork – Light pole Vinyl Installation

Original digital artwork for a vinal wrap on city-owned light poles along Santa Monica Boulevard. Fabrication and installation will be provided by the city.  Design fee of $2,500. 

For more info please visit: https://www.weho.org/community/arts-and-culture/artist-opportunities. 

Questions? Contact Marcus Mitchell, Public Art Administrator, mmitchell@weho.org / 323-848-3122.