CALL FOR INDIGENOUS ARTISTS
The Mukwa Health & Fitness Center is thrilled to invite talented Indigenous artists
from the Bay Mills Indian Community and surrounding areas to submit proposals for
a public art project. We are seeking vibrant, powerful artwork that will be permanently
installed on the new Outdoor Fitness Court, transforming it into a space that celebrates
Anishinaabe culture, strength, and holistic wellness.
This is an opportunity to inspire our community every day. Your art will be the visual
heartbeat of a space dedicated to physical, mental, and spiritual health, encouraging
movement and connection for generations to come.
About the Project
The Mukwa Health & Fitness Center is constructing a new Outdoor Fitness Court to serve our community. To make this space truly special, we are commissioning original artwork that embodies the intersection of health, wellness, strength, and cultural identity. The selected piece will be reproduced as a high-resolution vector file and applied to two prominent locations on the fitness court:
The Mukwa Health & Fitness Center is constructing a new Outdoor Fitness Court to serve our community. To make this space truly special, we are commissioning original artwork that embodies the intersection of health, wellness, strength, and cultural identity. The selected piece will be reproduced as a high-resolution vector file and applied to two prominent locations on the fitness court:
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The Rear Wall Mural.
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The Front Window.
We are looking for art that is fun, vibrant, innovative, and tells the story of wellness
across our communities. Whether you work in traditional Anishinaabe styles or push
the boundaries with contemporary techniques, we want to see your vision for what health
and fitness looks like through an Indigenous lens.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is open to all Indigenous artists (both emerging and established) from the Bay Mills Indian Community and surrounding local tribal communities. If you have a passion for storytelling through art and a connection to Anishinaabe values, we strongly encourage you to apply.
This opportunity is open to all Indigenous artists (both emerging and established) from the Bay Mills Indian Community and surrounding local tribal communities. If you have a passion for storytelling through art and a connection to Anishinaabe values, we strongly encourage you to apply.
The Vision
We are seeking artwork that:
We are seeking artwork that:
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Reflects Anishinaabe values and traditions related to health, fitness, and well-being.
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Encourages a holistic approach to wellness—addressing the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of health.
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Celebrates community and the joy of movement.
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Is technically viable for reproduction as a high-resolution vector file for large-scale application (specific technical specs provided below).
Submission information
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Submission Deadline: All proposals must be received by July 3rd, 2026.
Before submitting, please review the following linked documents for complete details: -
Request For Proposals PDF – (Information on requirements and how to submit your proposal).
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Technical Spec Requirements PDF – (Size, resolution, and file format requirements for the art).
Miigwech for your interest in this exciting opportunity!
Media Contact:
Karol Healy
Land Grant Program Coordinator
Bay Mills Community College
[email protected]
Media Contact:
Chelsey Cameron
Media & Marketing Specialist
Bay Mills Community College
[email protected]