The City of Malibu invites artists of all backgrounds and disciplines to apply to contribute to its environmental public art campaign. The selected artist will design and create original artwork for four storm drain catch basins located in highly visible areas throughout Malibu. This project provides artists with the opportunity to transform everyday infrastructure into meaningful public art. By reimagining storm drains as creative canvases, the artwork will help viewers connect streets, stormwater, and the ocean, while elevating the presence of local and regional art in public spaces. Successful proposals will reflect Malibu’s deep connection to the coast, spark curiosity and conversation, and inspire the community to take an active role in protecting our shared environment.

2. Project Approach: Describe your design concept, proposed timeline, and choice
of materials. Maximum 800 words.

3. Project Proposal: Include visual representations of your storm drain designs.
These should convey your intended vision for each piece (final designs will be
approved by City staff in collaboration with the selected artist before installation).

4. Spill Response Plan: Explain how you will prevent paint or other materials from
entering the storm drain in the event of a spill and describe your method for
disposing of wastewater in an environmentally responsible manner. Maximum 300 words.

5. Resume and References: Provide a current resume and contact information for
three (3) professional references.

6. Image References: Submit digital images of relevant artwork (minimum of 2,
maximum of 5). Images must be labeled and not exceed 40 MB in total. Include an
image list with the following information for each piece: image number, title, media, dimensions, date, location (if applicable), description, and any awards received.

7. Artist Agreement: The selected artist must execute and comply with the City’s
standard Artist Agreement, provided as Attachment 1 of this Request for
Qualifications.