The Health Foundation of Cook County (HFCC) is seeking a Request for Proposal (RFP) for lead artists to work on the Health Foundation of Cook County Community Murals Project (CMP).
The Health Foundation of Cook County (HFCC) is seeking a Request for Proposal (RFP) for lead artists to work on the Health Foundation of Cook County Community Murals Project (CMP). Cook County has a rich tradition of murals dated as far back as 1971. The mission of this CMP is to connect artists, staff, and patients to transform and promote greater relationships and wellbeing for our communities. Our first launch during 2022-2023 to support neighborhood wellbeing was a great success.
Visual artists will engage with patients, staff, and CCH communities to create an integrated internal mural at selected Cook County Health locations. The aim of the program is to use a collaborative mural-making process as a tool to build trust between the health care sites and their communities, build neighborhood pride, and encourage employee engagement through community-building activities.
The project period will occur from August 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
Deadline for Submission of RFP:
Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST
The Health Foundation of Cook County at info@cchealthfoundation.org
**Late applications may be disqualified from consideration.**
Finalist interviews will be held between August 31 and September 10, 2026.
Selected artists will be notified by September 16, 2026
Project Locations:
Stroger Hospital: 1969 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL. 60612
(Size of each mural will not exceed 500 square feet)
