Design This Space: High Bay Mural Contest!
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A Celebration of Jesuit Education and Collaboration
The School of Engineering & Applied Science (SEAS) and the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) invite Gonzaga students to submit original mural designs for the Structural High Bay Lab in the new Bollier Center. The project celebrates Gonzaga’s integrative Jesuit education by blending engineering, science, and the arts.
The Vision for the Mural
The mural will highlight Spokane and Gonzaga landmarks while incorporating themes from civil engineering subdisciplines, structural, environmental, construction, transportation, geotechnical, and water resources.
A Unique Campus Canvas
The mural will span an L-shaped strong wall and adjacent vertical wall in the two-story Civil Engineering teaching lab. Visible from both inside and outside the Bollier Center, the work will become a centerpiece of the new space.
Key Dates for Artists
• Submission Period: Sept. 22 – Oct. 13, 2025 (Deadline: Oct. 13, 5:00 pm)
• Jury Review: Oct. 14 – Oct. 31, 2025
• Completion: Spring 2026 by students enrolled in VART 324 & 421
Eligibility and Submissions
The contest is open to all enrolled GU students, individually or in groups. Designs must be original and submitted digitally through the provided form and templates. Up to two proposals per artist are accepted.
Selection Process and Jury
A faculty and staff jury, including representatives from SEAS, CAS, Plant Operations, and Art faculty, will review submissions based on artistic quality, creativity, alignment with theme, technical feasibility, and sustainability.
Recognition for the Winning Artist
The selected artist will receive a $250 gift card, retain copyright of the design, and be credited in promotional materials. The work may also be featured in the artist’s professional portfolio.
Building Community Through Art
This project represents more than a mural, it is a collaboration across disciplines, celebrating both the technical foundations of engineering and the creative spirit of Gonzaga students.