Greater Charles Village · Baltimore, Maryland
CVCBD Litter Can Wrap + Street Banner Artist Call
Help transform the streets of Greater Charles Village into a canvas for creativity, culture, and community.
Apply nowThe opportunity
CVCBD is seeking artists and visual creatives to bring original artwork into public spaces throughout Greater Charles Village.
Artists will be selected based on qualifications, portfolio, experience, creative approach, and the ability to create artwork suited to public spaces.
Submit examples of your existing work.
Two design opportunities
Selected artwork will transform public litter receptacles into colorful pieces of public art throughout the district. One-third of each wrap must feature the CVCBD logo shown on this page over a solid-color background; artists can use the remaining area for their original artwork.
Selected artwork will appear on vertical street banners along neighborhood streets and commercial corridors. One-third of each banner must feature the CVCBD logo shown on this page over a solid-color background; artists can use the remaining area for their original artwork.
Interested in both? Artists may apply for either opportunity—or both.
Creative inspiration
Artwork may draw inspiration from:
There is no single required artistic style.
Who should apply
Open to local and regional creatives. Previous public-art experience is welcomed but not required. Emerging artists are encouraged to apply.
Selection
Originality and strength of artistic work.
Quality and relevance of previous work.
Ability to translate to large-format applications.
Connection to Baltimore, Greater Charles Village, or community-centered creative work.
Ability to communicate, collaborate, meet deadlines, and take part in a professional design process.
Application requirements
Gather the information below and 5–10 samples of your existing work.
Selected artists
Selected artists may be commissioned by CVCBD to develop artwork for litter can wraps, street banners, or both. The process may include concept development, review and reasonable revisions, adaptation to production templates, production-ready files, and coordination with CVCBD and production vendors.
Project timeline
Frequently asked questions
Local and regional artists, graphic designers, illustrators, photographers, muralists, digital artists, printmakers, and other visual creatives are welcome. Emerging artists are encouraged to apply; previous public-art experience is not required.
No. Submit your qualifications and 5–10 examples of existing work. No speculative artwork or new designs are required to apply.
Yes! Artists may apply for either opportunity or both. Both formats must reserve one-third of the design for the official CVCBD logo over a solid color.
Yes. The selected artist will be paid $500 to design production pieces for the initiative. The design process may include concept development, reasonable revisions, and preparation of production-ready artwork.
No. Attendance is optional and does not affect your eligibility. Join us January 13, 2027, at 1 p.m. Eastern to learn about the opportunity and ask questions. Register for the webinar.
Submit your application through Jotform, including your artist statement, qualifications, portfolio samples, project interest, community connection, and availability. Selection will consider creativity, portfolio quality, public-space potential, community connection, and professionalism.
Artist application
Submit your qualifications and portfolio to be considered for the CVCBD Litter Can Wrap + Street Banner Design Initiative.
Artist information session
January 13, 2027 · 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Join our online information session to learn about the design opportunities, application process, and project requirements. Attendance is optional.
Register for the webinarUse the Jotform application to submit your qualifications and portfolio samples.
Application link coming soonPlease check back for the opening date and application link.