beautifulPB Coastal Gateway Mural

beautifulPB seeks a San Diego County-based mural artist to design and help oversee a community-painted, in-street mural at the entrance to the Rose Creek bike path and Mike Gotch Memorial Bridge in Mission Bay Park. The mural will cover an area of up to 70 × 150 feet, incorporate wayfinding elements, and reflect local wildlife, native habitat, and ecological identity. The selected artist will receive a $6,000 stipend, with paint and supplies provided separately.

Wayfinding, local wildlife, native habitat, and ecological identity

Applicants must be San Diego County-based mural artists and meet the City of San Diego’s definition of an artist. Local artists with experience in public art, community engagement, and large-scale mural projects are encouraged to apply. Before applying, review the City of San Diego’s Mural Toolkit and the specific guidelines for murals in the public right of way. The selected artist must develop a mural design for an area of up to 70 × 150 feet; create a paint-by-numbers-style plan enabling community members to paint the mural; help oversee the community mural-painting event; and work with Kumeyaay community members and beautifulPB to seek design feedback during development. The design should incorporate wayfinding elements and reflect the area’s local wildlife, native habitat, and ecological identity. Paint and event supplies will be provided separately from the $6,000 stipend. Submit applications by November 1, 2026. A committee of project coordinators will select an artist, who will be notified by December 1, 2026. Entry is free.