The Town of Waynesville is seeking proposals from qualified artists or artist teams to design and paint a public mural celebrating the town’s historic character.
The mural will be located on a highly visible exterior wall on Main Street and will prominently feature the iconic Main Street arch as it appeared in the 1930s. The goal is to honor Waynesville’s rich heritage and visually connect past and present for both residents and visitors.
This Request for Proposals (RFP) provides information on the scope of the project and the information to aid in preparing responses. All inquiries regarding this RFP must be in writing and submitted to the Town Clerk listed by the date identified in the project timeline. To be considered, submissions must comply with the requirements outlined in this document. Submission Deadline: 2:00 p.m. (EST) on January 9th, 2026. Any submission received after this deadline time will be ineligible. Submissions can be submitted electronically to cpoolton@waynesvillenc.gov or mailed to:
Town of Waynesville PAC
ATTN: Candace Poolton
P.O. Box 100
Waynesville, NC 28786