San Luis commission approves public-artist roster for downtown murals and utility-box art
July 17, 2026 | San Luis, Yuma County, Arizona
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The San Luis Economic Development Commission approved a roster of artists for the city’s public-art program after staff presented project priorities and the selection process.
Economic development staff said the city issued RFQ number 2026PIR000010 and received 17 submissions from local, regional and national artists. Nine evaluators — including commission members and staff with cultural-program expertise — scored submissions using a 100-point scale. Staff explained that the final list used average evaluator scores together with commissioner recommendations to account for local representation and the subjective nature of art selection.
Staff described three priority projects: a mural at the Main and B Street intersection, utility-box art and a mural at Well Site No. 1. Project timing will depend on scope, weather and fiscal-year deadlines; staff said artists would sign city contracts with timelines tied to the fiscal year (for example, contracts that require completion by June 30 must align with that deadline).
A commissioner moved to recommend the following artists to the City of San Luis approved artist list: Apple Leaf Eco LLC; Andre Kaszov; Art AKF; Hughes Brush It LLC; Cherry Rutgers LLC; Fernando Ludwica Kuriel (independent artist); Ocoa Arts; Shacey Dorpiz; Spectacle; The Oxford Studio. The motion was seconded and approved by roll-call vote.
Commissioners praised the quality of work and noted sizable local representation among finalists. Staff also told commissioners the city had received a late submission the previous night; one artist who was on the cusp of qualifying was not included on the final list. Staff said the program could expand in future years and that some roster artists have experience teaching youth programs, which could allow school-based partnerships with parental permission.
The commission approved the artist roster and staff will proceed to contract negotiations and project scheduling under the city procurement and fiscal-year timelines.
Economic development staff said the city issued RFQ number 2026PIR000010 and received 17 submissions from local, regional and national artists. Nine evaluators — including commission members and staff with cultural-program expertise — scored submissions using a 100-point scale. Staff explained that the final list used average evaluator scores together with commissioner recommendations to account for local representation and the subjective nature of art selection.
Staff described three priority projects: a mural at the Main and B Street intersection, utility-box art and a mural at Well Site No. 1. Project timing will depend on scope, weather and fiscal-year deadlines; staff said artists would sign city contracts with timelines tied to the fiscal year (for example, contracts that require completion by June 30 must align with that deadline).
A commissioner moved to recommend the following artists to the City of San Luis approved artist list: Apple Leaf Eco LLC; Andre Kaszov; Art AKF; Hughes Brush It LLC; Cherry Rutgers LLC; Fernando Ludwica Kuriel (independent artist); Ocoa Arts; Shacey Dorpiz; Spectacle; The Oxford Studio. The motion was seconded and approved by roll-call vote.
Commissioners praised the quality of work and noted sizable local representation among finalists. Staff also told commissioners the city had received a late submission the previous night; one artist who was on the cusp of qualifying was not included on the final list. Staff said the program could expand in future years and that some roster artists have experience teaching youth programs, which could allow school-based partnerships with parental permission.
The commission approved the artist roster and staff will proceed to contract negotiations and project scheduling under the city procurement and fiscal-year timelines.
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