Young Fort Collins artists have an Oct. 26 sidewalk-design deadline

By CityApollo Editorial Desk · Published October 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Your city editor · Olivia Bennett

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A child's drawing could become part of a Fort Collins sidewalk through the city's 2026 Pedestrian Paver Project. The current call, featured in October City News, accepts entries until 5 p.m. Oct. 26.

Artists ages 3–18 must live or attend school within the Fort Collins Growth Management Area. The city will review three age groups: 3–8, 9–12 and 13–18. Each artist can submit one drawing, with up to 15 designs selected and a $50 award for each chosen artist.

The theme celebrates Colorado's 150th anniversary or the United States’ 250th anniversary. The city asks for a clear black-and-white line drawing on its official form, with bold lines and no shading. Selected images will be sandblasted into 16-inch-square granite pavers, so fine details may not reproduce well.

Download the form and read the complete criteria before starting. Entries need a design explanation and contact information. The call lists email submission to purchasing@fortcollins.gov, using 2026 Pedestrian Paver Project as the subject and requesting acknowledgment; mail and hand-delivery options are also listed.

For a household project, help the young artist understand the format and deadline while leaving the idea to them. Review the eligibility map if your address is near the boundary. A selected design joins public streetscape work; the call does not promise placement outside the artist's own home or school.

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