Glenwood Scooter Corral Upgrades

Shared Micromobility Corral Murals

A project with Raleigh Arts and Transportation’s Shared Micromobility Program


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Public Art in Micromobility Corrals About the Project Timeline

Public Art in Micromobility Corrals

The City of Raleigh is seeking artists to design and paint artwork for a network of e-scooter and e-bike corrals through downtown Raleigh. Seven artists will be selected to each create between 9 and 11 corral artworks along an assigned corridor. Project budgets will range from $16,000 to $24,000 per artist, depending on the size and number of corrals they are assigned and the City will provide fast-drying MMA paint for the projects.

Artist call will be posted soon. 
Deadline to apply: September 8, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.

About the Project

Painted scooter parking corrals

The City is installing 70+ new shared micromobility corrals around downtown Raleigh to support a network of dockless e-scooters and e-bikes. Standard corral size is roughly 20 feet long and 8 feet wide, but can vary based on assigned location. Artists will be provided with Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) paint, a long-lasting, skid-resistant material designed for high-traffic areas. MMA paint is mixed with a catalyst which makes it extremely fast-drying. To create a cohesive look across the projects, artists will work within a 10-color palette determined by the City.

Artists are encouraged to create designs that are simple and easy to paint quickly. Consider how artwork may wear over time. Art should be bold so it’s visible to drivers and pedestrians, encourages residents to use the corrals, and brightens the urban streetscape. Artists will be required to engage with local businesses adjacent to the project zones and share two to three thematic concepts before final design.

Learn more about Raleigh’s shared micromobility program
 

Timeline

Artists will be selected and notified in September 2025. Final art should be installed by April 2026.

DateActivity
Nov. – Dec. 2025Concept Designs and Community Engagement 
Jan. – Feb. 2026Final Designs and Community Engagement    
Mar. – Apr. 2026Installation

Contact

 

Kelly McChesney
Public Art Director
kelly.mcchesney@raleighnc.gov
919-996-5657
 

Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural ResourcesTransportation
Service Categories:
Raleigh ArtsMobility Strategy and Infrastructure
Related Services:
Public Art

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