The Kent Multicultural Village is looking for artists!
This transit-oriented development is taking shape at the Kent Des Moines Light Rail Station, designed to create a truly inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Envisioned by Ginger Kwan and Open Doors for Multicultural Families (ODMF), and developed in partnership with Mercy Housing Northwest, the project will feature 233 affordable housing units alongside community-focused amenities including an inclusive early learning center, ODMF program and office space, and commercial space for Project Feast.
If you are a Washington artist whose work celebrates community, culture, accessibility, and belonging, this is your opportunity to contribute to one of the region’s most impactful affordable housing developments.
Artists of all experience levels, including first-time public artists, are encouraged to apply.
To be considered for the largest exterior mural commissions, applications should be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on January 15, 2027. Applications will continue to be accepted through June 30, 2027, with artwork opportunities rolling out through construction and beyond.
Interested artists should prepare work samples, an artist statement, a brief personal identity statement (if applicable), and a completed application. See our webpage for further details. Questions may be directed to info@schemataworkshop.com.
Apply today and be part of shaping the identity of the Kent Multicultural Village for generations to come.
