Area artists are invited to submit applications to participate in the Desert Hot Springs Art in Public Places mural program. Artists will make a presentation to the city’s Community and Cultural Affairs Commission describing the mural’s location, design, size, materials, and cost. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on October 17. Applications and guidelines can be found on the city’s website at cityofdhs.org. For more information, call Lynne Paul at 760-329-6411, extension 219.