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Five finalists named for Buffalo Park water-tank mural; selection timeline set

Beautification and Public Art Commission · April 15, 2026

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Summary

BPAC staff said a seven-member panel reviewed 69 eligible applications and advanced five artist finalists for the Buffalo Park water-tank mural; finalists will visit the site April 15, submit designs by June 9 and an award recommendation will return to BPAC on August 10 before city council review September 15.

Staff presented the Buffalo Park water-tank mural project and announced five finalists after a review of 69 eligible applications. The mural will wrap 360 degrees around the park’s water tank and must meet durability and safety standards appropriate for high-desert freeze-thaw cycles and ultraviolet exposure. A seven-member selection panel — including commissioners and community members — scored submissions on originality, site fit, community engagement experience and suitability for outdoor high-desert installation.

Finalists (artist names provided by staff) include Isaac Caruso, Joe Hechtel and an artist team (names and locations as presented). Staff said each finalist will receive a $5,000 honorarium, attend a site visit scheduled for April 15, and submit proposed designs by June 9; the selection panel will recommend a single artist and design to BPAC on August 10 and the recommended design will go to City Council on September 15. Completion is expected by November.

Staff emphasized the mural should reflect Buffalo Park’s history, current park activity, and the communities who use the resource; the commission reviewed imagery submitted by finalists and offered queries about team experience and previous collaborations. No final artist was selected at the April 13 meeting; the process will continue through the summer.