SUGAR LAND, Texas – February 12, 2026 — The City of Sugar Land is calling on local and regional artists to bring creativity, culture, and community spirit to life through a Mural Art Commission. This Request for Proposal (RFP) invites artists living or working in Sugar Land or Fort Bend County to submit proposals for a site-specific mural celebrating family, community, and togetherness, while capturing the excitement and global energy of professional soccer. Selected artwork will debut during the International Art & Kite Festival at Crown Festival Park and later be installed in a highly visible public location within the city.
Artists will design and paint a 36-inch fiberglass soccer ball, transforming the three-dimensional form into a bold, engaging work of public art. Designs should draw inspiration from the sport of soccer and the global excitement of international competition while remaining original and reflective of Sugar Land’s distinctive culture, environment, and people.
Selected artists will be provided with a scheduled opportunity to prime and prep the 36-inch fiberglass soccer ball in advance of the live painting session. This preparation period is intended to support high-quality execution during the public installation and allow artists to focus on detail, storytelling, and engagement during the festival.
For complete RFP, visit www.sugarlandtx.gov/SoccerMuralRFP.
Important Dates:
- Submission Deadline: February 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM (CST)
- Finalist Notification: March 4, 2026
- Final Proposal Due: March 13, 2026
- Live Artwork Installation: March 21, 2026 during the Sugar Land International Art & Kite Festival
- Final Reveal: TBD
Artists must submit all required materials by the deadline to: civicarts@sugarlandtx.gov
For questions or additional information, please contact: civicarts@sugarlandtx.gov
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