OBJECTIVE: Kairos Power seeks to commission an Indigenous artist in New Mexico to create a mural that will beautify the company’s Manufacturing Development Campus in Albuquerque and reflect the company’s deep appreciation for the region’s history and culture.

LOCATION/CONTEXT: Kairos Power is a mission-driven company developing clean-energy technology at its campus located in the Mesa del Sol community. The mural will be featured prominently on a wall near the facility’s main entrance, welcoming visitors and staff alike.

Kairos Power’s mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal of dramatically improving people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. The company is singularly focused on commercializing advanced clean energy technology that can be deployed with robust safety at an affordable cost in time to play a significant role in the fight against climate change.

PROJECT INTENT/THEME: Kairos Power aims to collaborate with an Indigenous artist to create a mural that represents:

• Nature, Native New Mexican landscapes, respect for the land, and the region's original Peoples.
• Environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.
• The benefits of clean energy in advancing quality of life and combating climate change.
• Collaboration, symbolizing people working together to address global challenges while honoring the spirit of innovation in New Mexico.

The project seeks to highlight the connection between clean energy, the local environment, and the people of New Mexico, underscoring the beauty and harmony of nature and technology.

Understanding of the Community

Proposals must demonstrate the artist's understanding of and connection to the community where the mural will be installed. Submissions should reflect an appreciation for the location’s heritage, history, and cultural significance. Artists are encouraged to showcase how their work resonates with the area’s identity and its people.

      Note: Proposals that include subject matter such as violence, inappropriate nudity, denigration of individuals or cultures, or desecration of significant cultural symbols will not be considered.