Submissions

Each submission should include the following:

Concept Design

• A visual draft or rendering of the proposed mural (can be hand-drawn or digital).
• A short description (500 words max) explaining the artistic vision, including how the design represents U.S. 50 and Cañon City’s place along the route.

Anticipated Budget

• Estimated cost of materials, supplies, and labor.
• Any anticipated expenses for permits or professional services.
• Potential sources of funding (grants, sponsorships, community support).

Project Timeline

• Proposed start and completion dates.
• Any required approvals or weather considerations that could impact the schedule.

Proposed Artist(s)

• Name(s) and background of the artist(s) leading the project.
• Portfolio samples of previous mural or public art projects (if applicable).

Community Engagement Plan (Optional)

• If applicable, describe any planned community involvement (e.g., volunteer painting days, local student participation, etc.).

Submissions must be from a citizen of Fremont County Colorado

Community Voting 

The top mural designs will be shared for a public vote to determine the final submission to Safeway for approval.

Final Review & Approval 

The winning design will be submitted to Safeway Corporate for final approval.

Execution & Installation 

Upon approval, the project team will coordinate funding, materials, and timeline for the mural’s completion.

File Format:

• Artwork: PDF, PNG, or JPEG (high resolution, at least 300 DPI)
• Concept Description: PDF or Word document (DOC/DOCX)

All submissions means you have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Effective Date: March 14, 2025
Last Updated: March 14, 2025

The U.S. 50 Mural Project (“Project”) is a community-driven initiative aimed at creating a large-scale mural on the Safeway wall along U.S. Highway 50 in Cañon City, Colorado. By submitting artwork, signing up, or participating in the Project in any capacity, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

• Community Ownership: All submitted designs, artwork, concepts, and related materials (“Submissions”) will become the property of the U.S. 50 Mural Project and the community of Cañon City, unless explicitly stated otherwise by the artist in their submission.
• Pricing for IP Retention: If an artist wishes to retain ownership of their artwork while granting usage rights to the Project, they must clearly state the price for such rights at the time of submission. If no price is listed, the submission will be considered a donation to the community.
• Usage Rights: By submitting, artists grant the U.S. 50 Mural Project an irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, publicly display, and distribute their artwork for promotional, fundraising, and project-related purposes.
• Credit & Recognition: Whenever possible, the Project will provide public credit to the selected artist(s) in promotional materials and at the mural site.

• Submissions must be received by April 10, 2025.
• Artists must submit a draft of their proposed mural design, along with a brief description of the concept and inspiration.
• Submissions must be original and not infringe upon any third-party copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property.
• Artists may submit designs individually or as part of a team.

• The community will vote on submitted designs, with final approval subject to Safeway corporate approval.
• The selection process will consider artistic quality, representation of U.S. 50 and Cañon City, feasibility, and budget.
• Artists of selected submissions will be notified by April 15, 2025.

• If the selected artist has listed a price for their work, negotiations for compensation will occur before final approval.
• If no price is listed, the work is considered a community donation.
• Any funding for materials, installation, or additional costs will be raised through sponsorships,  and community contributions.

• The U.S. 50 Mural Project is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged submissions.
• Artists must comply with all legal and safety guidelines related to public artwork.
• Selected artists may be required to assist in the execution of the mural, either by painting it themselves or overseeing the process.

• The Project reserves the right to modify, delay, or cancel the initiative at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Participants waive any claims against the U.S. 50 Mural Project, Safeway, Cañon City, and affiliated organizations regarding the use of their submissions.
• The community reserves the right to make minor modifications to the selected design for practical implementation purposes.

By submitting artwork, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions.