McLean Community Center is accepting qualifications from artists or artist teams for a public art project in McLean, Va. The permanent work of art will be created at the Old Firehouse Center (OFC) at 1440 Chain Bridge Road in August 2025. The selected artist/team will design, fabricate and install a permanent mural that will express civic pride, showcase the diversity of the community and provide place-making for the area. The artist/team will engage with the community to inform the design of the mural. MCC/OFC staff will work with the artist/team to coordinate community engagement. Artists invited to submit a proposal and interview will receive an honorarium of $500.

MCC is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, and the mural is part of the anniversary plans.

Background Information

McLean Community Center (MCC) provides a sense of community for over 50,000 MCC tax district residents through:
access to inspirational arts, cultural experiences, learning opportunities, civic engagement and recreational activities;
support to community organizations;
and facilities for all MCC tax district residents.
The community center provides activities for adults, teens and children, including a wide range of classes, lectures, camps, art exhibits, theater performances and community events.

The Old Firehouse Center is a satellite location of MCC. OFC provides teen programming including activities, clubs, dances, trips and a sensory room.

Scope of Work

For full project information and application form, please see commission portal link.