UNLV is offering an exciting opportunity for students, faculty, and alumni to showcase their artistic talents by designing murals or artwork for a new Fast Casual Restaurant (the Scarlet Sage) in the Student Union (opening spring 2025)!

Who Can Apply?
Current UNLV students (graduate & undergraduate in good standing), faculty/staff, and alumni with experience in mural or large-scale artwork. Teams of up to five (5) Artists may apply together.

This is a competitive selection process, and awards will be granted based on artistic vision, feasibility, and alignment with UNLV’s theme of inclusivity and vibrancy.

Deadline to Apply: March 7, 2025, at 5 PM PST

More details & submission guidelines: Apply Now

This commissioned project includes (3)  three unique competitions:
Interior Mural – A large-scale mural that will serve as a centerpiece inside the restaurant.

• $5,000 honorarium for their creative contribution, after completion of the Work and signing of the Artist(s) Agreement.
• up to $1,900 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance, if required. UNLV or UNLVEats (Aramark) will purchase the needed materials.

Exterior Mural – A vibrant, welcoming design for the restaurant’s back patio.
● $3,500 honorarium for their creative contribution, after completion of the Work and
signing of the Artist(s) Agreement.
● up to $2,000 to support construction and materials, including professional
assistance, if required. UNLV or UNLVEats (Aramark) will purchase the needed
materials.

Framed Paintings – Two stunning pieces reflecting desert night and sunrise themes for the restaurant’s restrooms.

Night Painting
● $600 honorarium for their creative contribution, after completion of the Work and
signing of the Artist(s) Agreement.
● Up to $400 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance,
if required. UNLV or Aramark will purchase the needed materials.

Sunrise Painting
● $600 honorarium for their creative contribution, after completion of the Work and
signing of the Artist(s) Agreement.
● Up to $400 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance,
if required. UNLV or UNLVEats (Aramark) will purchase the needed materials.

Showcase your creativity and leave your artistic mark at UNLV!

UNLV is offering an exciting opportunity for students, faculty, and alumni to showcase their artistic talents. This is for designing murals or artwork for a new Fast Casual Restaurant called the Scarlet Sage. The restaurant is located in the Student Union and is opening in Spring 2025.

Who Can Apply?
Current UNLV students (graduate and undergraduate in good standing), faculty/staff, and alumni with experience in mural or large-scale artwork. Teams of up to five (5) artists may apply together.

This is a competitive selection process. Awards will be granted based on artistic vision, feasibility, and alignment with UNLV’s theme of inclusivity and vibrancy.

Deadline to Apply: March 7, 2025, at 5 PM PST.
More details and submission guidelines: Apply Now.

This commissioned project includes three unique competitions:

Interior Mural
A large-scale mural that will serve as a centerpiece inside the restaurant.

• $5,000 honorarium for their creative contribution after completion of the work and signing of the Artist(s) Agreement.
• Up to $1,900 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance if required. UNLV or UNLVEats (Aramark) will purchase the needed materials.

Exterior Mural
A vibrant, welcoming design for the restaurant’s back patio.

• $3,500 honorarium for their creative contribution after completion of the work and signing of the Artist(s)
• Agreement. Up to $2,000 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance if required. UNLV or UNLVEats (Aramark) will purchase the needed materials.

Framed Paintings
Two stunning pieces reflecting desert night and sunrise themes for the restaurant’s restrooms.
Night Painting:

• $600 honorarium for their creative contribution after completion of the work and signing of the Artist(s)
• Agreement. Up to $400 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance if required. UNLV or Aramark will purchase the needed materials.

Sunrise Painting:

• $600 honorarium for their creative contribution after completion of the work and signing of the Artist(s)
• Agreement. Up to $400 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance if required. UNLV or UNLVEats (Aramark) will purchase the needed materials.

Showcase your creativity and leave your artistic mark at UNLV!