HENDERSON, Nev. (Nov. 9, 2022) – The City of Henderson is seeking an artist to paint a Monarch butterfly-themed mural for a new butterfly garden at Henderson’s Bird Viewing Preserve.

Interested artists are requested to design and create two unique 2D, interactive murals for a two-sided Monarch butterfly garden wall currently under construction. The design should include larger-than-life wings for visitors to enjoy.

The Bird Viewing Preserve is a 100-acre nature preserve home to thousands of migratory waterfowl and other resident desert birds. The new butterfly garden is designed to strengthen the Monarch butterfly population while providing residents with enriching and educational opportunities.

The selected artist or artist teams will be rewarded up to $6,000. The deadline to submit designs is November 15, with artwork installation beginning November 28.

For more information, visit cityofhenderson.com.