PROJECT BACKGROUND:Â Northwood Ravin is partnering with Oakhurst Realty Partners to bring dynamic retailers to “Halo Decatur”, including Galore Market, a neighborhood market concept from the creators of O4W Market near Krog Street. The development also features live-work units with dedicated street-level entrances, perfect for entrepreneurs and small business owners. In collaboration with the Decatur Artist Alliance, Halo will host Canvas Artist Studios, offering resident artists free studio and gallery space. Community input will help select mural artists, ensuring Halo remains a hub for creativity and engagement.
ARTIST ELIGIBILITY: Decatur Arts Alliance invites submissions from artists who are eligible to work in the United States. Qualified applicants for the largest mural, “Garage Mural”, will have a proven body of large-scale mural installations. Local and regional artists will be prioritized for the smaller four murals.
Garage Mural
- Approx. 70 ft wide and 75 ft tall
- Total Artist Fee: $120,000
- Paid in three installments:
- At project initiation
- Midway through installation
- Upon completion
Column Mural (3-sided)
- Approx. 18 ft tall
- Total Artist Fee: $4,000
- Paid upon completion
Courtyard Mural
- Approx. 70 ft wide and 20 ft tall
- Total Artist Fee: $28,000
- Paid upon completion
Breezeway Mural #1
- Approx. 41 ft wide and 16 ft tall
- Total Artist Fee: $13,500
- Paid upon completion
Breezeway Mural #2
- Approx. 32 ft wide and 15 ft tall
- Total Artist Fee: $13,000
- Paid upon completion
LINK TO RFQ PACKET WITH MURAL DIMENSIONS
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
Northwood Ravin will provide:
- All paint and materials
- Forklifts and/or scaffolding
- Site access coordination
- Protective coating application
PROJECT TIMELINE
- March 15th, 2026 – RFQ submissions open
- May 15th, 2026 – RFQ submission deadline
- June 2026 – Reference checks and panel review
- July 1st, 2026 – Finalists announced
- Aug. 1st, 2026 – Design concepts due
- Aug. 24th – 28th, 2026 – Community engagement (Garage Mural only)
- Sep. 15th, 2026 – Final design submissions due
- Oct. – Nov. 2026 – Mural installations
