Indigenous Art Opportunities — West Saint Paul NativeCare Dispensary
Interior Art
Date Issued: November 11, 2025
Application Deadline: November 30, 2025
Contracts Awarded By: December 15, 2025
Project Completion: March 2026
Primary Contact: Kari Taylor, CEO of NativeCare – Ktaylor@redlakenation.org
Call for Art: Make NativeCare’s Feature Wall Bloom
NativeCare Dispensary is commissioning a big, joyful statement piece—and we want an artist who can make the room sing.
What We’re Doing
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) supports NativeCare’s Unapologetically Indigenous Design goals with an opportunity for Indigenous artists to create a large interior artwork for our new West Saint Paul dispensary. The piece may include digital design, mural work, or mixed materials—developed collaboratively with our fabricator and design team.
We’re especially looking for designs that incorporate Ojibwe floral motifs and embody themes of recovery, healing, and cultural language—all while reflecting NativeCare’s mission of healthy living for all.
Who We Are
Founded in 2021, NativeCare became the first operating dispensary in the State of Minnesota, serving as a proud division of the Red Lake Nation’s healthcare and wellness initiative. We focus on safe, high-quality prescription cannabinoid medicines and other natural wellness solutions. Our mission is to advance healthcare access, promote prevention, and empower individuals to live healthy lives, particularly those facing rare or difficult-to-treat conditions.
The Canvas
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Location: NativeCare Dispensary, West Saint Paul
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Feature Wall Size: ~9.5 ft (h) × 43 ft (w) ≈ 417 sq ft
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Option: Potential to mirror the design on the opposite wall (same size)
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Design Guidance: The art need not fill every inch—use space thoughtfully. Display cases may move, so flexibility matters. Coordinate colors and materials with the provided renderings.
Eligibility
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Open to artists 21 and over
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Artists with deep knowledge of American Indian culture and community are encouraged to apply
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Not eligible: organizations, design or architectural firms, galleries, or consultants
Submission Requirements
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Artist Resume + Bio (up to 2 pages)
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Statement of Interest (1 page)
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Tribal Affiliation: Tribal ID or statement of connection to the Twin Cities Urban Indian community (1 page)
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10 JPEGs of recent work with descriptions and an image list (photography, 2D, prints, digital accepted)
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Narrative Description: Detailing experience and relevance to the project
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Submit via email or link – no hard copies required
Submit materials by November 30, 2025, 11:59 PM Central Time to Ktaylor@redlakenation.org.
Let’s Create Something Unapologetically Indigenous
This is more than a mural—it’s an opportunity to tell a story of healing, resilience, and Indigenous pride through art. Join us in bringing the spirit of NativeCare to life on the walls of our newest dispensary.
