The City of Rochester seeks artist qualifications for City Mark Capital Art Project. The City Mark Project is intended to give Rochester a new permanent physical Artwork that recognizes and celebrates the City Mark design. The Artwork should be unique, prominent and iconic, and should celebrate the “City Mark,” the five-petaled symbol of Rochester’s “Flour City” past and “Flower City” present that has become a sign of community pride. The primary focal point for the Artwork is the center point of the Sister Cities Bridge over the Genesee River, where three bridge segments intersect. Potential secondary locations are located to the east and west of the bridge. The contract resulting from this RFQ process will include design, fabrication, transport, and installation of this proposed work of public art. Budget: The budget for the project shall not exceed $590,000. This sum is inclusive of all costs associated with the project. Up to three artists will be selected in Round 1 as finalists, and will each receive a stipend in the amount of $1,500 to prepare a conceptual design for the project.

Inver Hills Community College Inver Hills Community College seeks qualifications for artists to create public art to enhance their Technology and Business building in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The artwork is to be installed on the interior of the building. Total budget: $50,000.

Call for artists! Paint a mural on a Retaining Wall at 390 Kane Street in Gate City, VA.
Deadline: August 9th
Proposals must include all permit fees, material costs, and other direct charges related to the work as part of the stated flat fee in the proposal.
MURAL REQUIREMENTS:
– No text legible from a public roadway.
– No logos or trademarked symbols.
– No outdoor advertising or commercial messages.
– Must not include any picture, symbol, or device related to a commercial business, product, or
service on the premises.
– Must be culturally significant to Gate City and/or Scott County, VA.

The City of Irving is seeking proposals from art professionals to paint an original mural in Irving’s Heritage District that will beautify the city and build on Irving’s efforts to increase public art for economic and community development. This mural project is specific to multiple walls surrounding a bridge located at 188 N. O’Connor Rd, totaling 5,113 sq. ft, that acts as an entrance into the Irving Heritage District.

This residency provides time and space for national and international writers, visual artists, and composers of talent and promise to reside in either Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia or the Moulin à Nef in Auvillar, France lasting anywhere from a week to two months.

CALLING ALL MURALISTS (16 years and older)
The ViBe Creative District and Bryant & Stratton College are partnering on a call for mural artists ages 16 & older with a focus on Hampton Roads High School Juniors or Seniors graduating in 2025 or 2026 or returning adult students. One muralist will be selected to paint an 8-foot by 28-foot mural on site at the Bryant & Stratton College Virginia Beach Campus located at 301 Centre Pointe Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 in September 2024, honoring the institution’s 170th Anniversary. The winning artist will receive a 50% tuition scholarship for a degree at Bryant & Stratton College (valued at $20,000) for themselves OR a student of their choice. Alternatively, the winner can select a $2,000 cash award in lieu of the 50% Bryant & Stratton College tuition scholarship valued at $20,000. Bryant & Stratton College will cover the cost of supplies & paint for this mural.

The mural should reflect on the 170th Anniversary of Bryant & Stratton College and their mission to offer “personalized career education and experience leading to high-demand professions, so graduates are prepared for their career and life pursuits.” Interested artists are encouraged to visit the Bryant & Stratton College website (bryantstratton.edu) and social media pages for inspiration (@BSCVirginiaBeach on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram or @BSCbobcatsVA on FB, IG and X).

Artists must submit 1 or 2 mural concepts in a horizontal orientation on the webform below to be considered for this opportunity.

The Town of Apex is inviting artists to apply to design and install a mural on a retaining wall along the White Oak Creek greenway in Apex, NC 27502.

This section of greenway is a part of the National East Coast Greenway and is heavily traveled on a daily basis as it ties to the American Tobacco Trail and provides connectivity between Durham City/County, Chatham County, Wake County, Town of Cary, and Town of Apex.

Mural Description / Theme: The mural shall be an original work of art specifically designed for the location and have a “nature” theme. This area of town is part of a study to develop a conservation management plan to protect and enhance our natural environment and water supply as White Oak Creek feeds Jordan Lake. The selected artist will design the image with input from a subset of the Public Art Committee and after approval from the Town of Apex will install/paint the mural. The Apex Public Art Committee reserves the right to request additional information from each individual artist.
The middle section of the wall is 105 feet long and 7.5 feet high at the tallest point with two walls in a wedge shape, one 30 feet long from 7.5 feet tall to ground level and the other 12 feet long from 5.5 feet tall to ground level. All of the wall sections shall be covered by the mural. The mural shall be permanently affixed to the surface and use materials suitable to withstand the elements for many years to come. All scaffolding, ladders, etc. will be the responsibility of the artist as well as supplies necessary to complete the project and clean-up of the site post installation.

Council Review: The Town Council will have final approval over works of art that will be located on public property including, but not limited to, parks, town buildings, and main entrances into Town. Town Council will also have final approval over works of art that receive or will receive public funding. Final approval of each permanent work of art shall occur after a public hearing at the Town Council meeting to enable community input

Budget: Submission must include the specific budget as part of the proposal.

Eligibility: Open to all professional artists creating original works of art, suitable to the exterior on a permanent concrete structure. Local, regional, and North Carolina based artists are specifically encouraged to apply.

Deadline for Application: Tuesday, September 10, 2024 ; 5:00pm EST.

Publicity: The artwork and artist may be featured on the Town website, in local media and at the Halle Cultural Arts center upon completion of the work. In general, the Town of Apex shall own the physical works of art, while copyrights shall be retained by the artist, with reproduction rights allowing the Town of Apex to use the artwork for appropriate promotional and educational purposes.

Selection: The artist selection committee may be comprised of members of the Apex Public Art Committee, Apex Town Council, Apex Town Staff and/or representatives of the community. The selection process will include a review of your submittal and may include an interview with the shortlisted artists. Selection criteria includes experience with public murals, experience working with municipalities, originality and artistic quality of reference works and commitment to meet timelines and budget. The Town of Apex reserves the right to refuse any or all submissions and to determine that submissions are not adequate for any reason.

Suffolk, VA is looking to commission an artist to design and create a mural for a public space within the Downtown Suffolk area. The artwork will attract the attention of attendees at the Downtown Festival Park located 215 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA 23434. This new park invites families to enjoy music, festivals, movies, and a celebration of the arts in the heart of downtown Suffolk.

Festival Park Mural Dimensions:
– Full Mural Space: 140ft. x 20ft. height on ends and middle wall 14ft. height
– Approximately 2,380 sq. ft.
-Wall has recently been prepped and painted.

Size/Medium: The artwork should be large enough to be seen from the road and provide a fun,
colorful backdrop to the festival park.

Theme/Style: The selection committee is open to various themes and styles, but with an
understanding that it reflects Suffolk. A broad color palette is encouraged, however no neon
colors. Please no political, religious, racist, or appropriated copyright images. No sexually
explicit or vulgar images or language.

The City of Reno is seeking artists for an exterior public art installation outside the new Public Safety Center’s public entrance. The selection committee is looking for a unique, one-of-a-kind, public art installation that is appropriate for placement outside the main entrance of the public safety facility and for the diverse Reno community. The placement lends itself to a sculpture that takes into account Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). The incorporation of lighted elements within the artwork is desired, but not required. The theme of the artwork does not need to be directly connected to public safety functions and imagery, or to Reno history.

⁣inviting local and regional visual artists to submit proposals for three original works of art. ⁣

These works will be installed in The Assembly within the new Pearl Research Building 1, currently under construction in Charlotte’s historic Brooklyn Community in Uptown. This is a significant chance to have work featured in a major addition to the Queen City’s innovation ecosystem. ⁣

The Pearl’s development team has a history of engaging local artists to create impactful works that enhance their buildings and reflect the surrounding community’s culture. ⁣Three distinct opportunities are open, and while artists can apply for all, they can only be selected for one. Here are the details:⁣

Location 1 – Lobby⁣
2 Interrelated Murals (550 Sq. Ft. and 250 Sq. Ft. – TOTAL: 800 Sq. Ft.)⁣
Budget: $32,000⁣

Location 2 – Elevator Lobby⁣
Wall-Based 3-D Installation (100 Sq. Ft.)⁣
Budget: $4,000-$7,500⁣

Location 3 – Knuckle⁣
Mural (250 Sq. Ft.)⁣
Budget: $10,000⁣

Bayview Foundation and the Bayview Public Art Selection Committee invite artists and artist teams to submit public art qualifications for the design and installation of a mural on the south facing exterior wall of Bayview’s
25-unit apartment building located at 113 La Mariposa Lane, Madison, WI 53715. The wall faces Brittingham Park and Monona Bay. Bayview and the Committee are intending for the design and content of the mural to
reflect themes of displacement and resistance, particularly as the two relate to natural resources such as clean water.

Call for Artists: Paint a mural in Watertown, MA
The Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee is collaborating with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to commission a mural along the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway that commemorates the life and work of Arshile Gorky, who, notably, forged the birth of Abstract Expressionism in the United States.
Artist selection for the 100 Years of Arshile Gorky mural is two-phased. In the first phase, artists and artist teams will submit materials that demonstrate their ability to complete a mural of this scope. This includes an artist bio, artist statement, 2-5 examples of past work, and artist statement and bio.
Three finalists will be selected and paid $200 each to develop mural proposals.
There is no geographic requirement, however, artists will need to be on site for one public meeting in November 2024, to complete the mural in Spring/Summer 2025, and to attend the opening reception and give an artist talk in September 2025.

The Village of Palmetto Bay desires to select an artist, or team of artists, who will create an art piece that signifies the Village’s commitment to the environment, predominantly because of its proximity to Biscayne Bay. The Village is seeking art that fosters a sense of place within the community and enhances the aesthetics of the traffic circle. Through the lens of becoming a more sustainable Village, the art piece should not only reflect the theme of environmental stewardship, but also utilize sustainable materials whenever practical. The artwork should be appropriate for a public space, resemble the beauty of Palmetto Bay and provide a focal point for this significant intersection.

The Village of Palmetto Bay seeks to identify an artist or artist team who: Has a unique vision for the theme of environmental stewardship;
Have the qualification and talent to create artwork that complements the future traffic circle and has a demonstrated track record of working “on-time and in budget”.

The Village of Palmetto Bay seeks to identify an artist or an artist team who:

Has a unique vision for the theme of environmental stewardship
has the qualifications and talent to create artwork that complements the future traffic circle
Has a demonstrated track record of working on-time and within budget

The Artwork should be unique, prominent and iconic, and should celebrate the “City Mark,” the five-petaled symbol of Rochester’s “Flour City” past and “Flower City” present that has become a sign of community pride.

The primary focal point for the Artwork is the center point of the Sister Cities Bridge over the Genesee River, where three bridge segments intersect. Potential secondary locations are located to the east and west of the bridge. The contract resulting from this RFQ process will include design, fabrication, transport, and installation of this proposed work of public art.

Rochester, City of
Bureau of Architecture & Engineering
Landscape Architecture Division
Ellen Micoli Soffa
Landscape Architect
30 Church St.
City Hall, Room 300B
Rochester, NY 14614
United States
Ph: 585-428-3692
Fax:
Ellen.Soffa@cityofrochester.gov

Create Public Artwork at Sertoma Arts Center as part of the upcoming renovation and expansion of the existing center. This project is part of the 2022 Parks Bond.
Artwork can be integrated into the renovation of the community studio building or incorporated into the site.

Call for artists! Create public art in Hopewell VA:
With funding from Norfolk Southern, the Hopewell, VA Downtown Partnership is seeking proposals from metal workers or an artist/artist team to transform the Levin D James underpass, supporting columns and retaining walls into a welcoming gateway.

Total artist stipend: $10,000
Total available to source supplies and materials: $11,000
Total travel and lodging stipend: $1,200 for gas, flight, lodging and per diem.

The City of Redondo Beach, California Public Art Program requests artists and artist teams who are interested in being included in an artist roster which will be used to open a competitive RFP process for a number of mural projects.

2024 Request for Qualifications: Community Mural Program
NOW Art is actively seeking artists nationwide to design unique and original mural compositions for community-focused programs. These public facing projects are in partnership with corporations. Each mural is delivered as digital compositions or scanned high-resolution traditionally created artwork files. Approved artwork images will be printed on high quality vinyl, enlarged and adhered professionally in site specific locations.

Skills and Qualifications
Artists should be skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, or other software that uses a variety of brushes, filters, and effects or able to generate scanned digital files of work that are color corrected and clean to enlarge at scale.
Artists will be required to provide a high-resolution file at a minimum of 500-720 dpi. Exact dimensions will be provided once an artist is engaged in a project. Selected works will be significantly enlarged, so attention to detail is key.
Turnaround time per project is approximately 7 – 14 days, so efficiency is key.

The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs seeks artists to design public monument(s) to honor four women, Katherine Walker, Billie Holiday, Elizabeth Jennings Graham, and Dr. Helen Rodriguez Trias, and women’s history in New York City.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit artists or artist teams who are interested in being considered to design a permanent public monument to the selected woman, group of women, or event in women’s history that significantly impacted New York City. The City will match the selected woman, group of women, or event from the shortlist to one public site, and the artist chosen to design a monument will be determined through the City’s Percent for Art commissioning process.

PROJECT BUDGET
The project budgets will range from $250K up to $750K and must include all project costs, including but not limited to the following: artist’s fees, design services, community engagement, site preparation, engineering, fabrication, travel, transportation of the work to the site, insurance, permits, installation, documentation of the artwork, and contingency.

WHO MAY APPLY
Professional visual artists or artist teams, working in any and all media, legally authorized to work in the U.S., and who are at least 18 years of age, are eligible to apply. Employees of the City of New York, Committee members (as defined in the following section) and their family members are not eligible to apply. If applying as an artist team, please identify the team member who will serve as the lead artist.
By applying, artists or artist teams could be considered for any of the upcoming 4 new memorials.

The Washington County Arts Council is currently accepting show proposals for 2025.
Deadline: Rolling – Must live within a 50 Mile Radius

There are options for the Main Gallery (Estimate of 50 works) and the Hall Gallery (Estimate of 30 works– suggested small group or solo show.). There is no submission fee.

30% commission on all sold work.

This project asks artists to commemorate a person, place, event, thing, or idea from Virginia or West Virginia’s history. The project will be divided into four themes that artists should consider when making their pieces: Unfinished Revolutions, Power of Place, We the People, and Virginia Experiments.
Quilt Requirements:
20 inch square quilt (20 inches wide by 20 inches high)
2-dimensional works only
4 inch hanging sleeve attached to the back, along the top of the quilt
Sleeve should be 1 inch from the top of the quilt and should end 1 inch from each side of the quilt
Must include an identification label on the lower-left corner of the back of the quilt that includes:
Artist’s name
Year made
Artist contact information
Title of the quilt
Must meet the definition of a quilt put forth by the Studio Art Quilt Associates: “a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure.”
Must be an original design, no adaptions or copyrighted patterns, and must not violate any copyright laws
No work with glitter will be accepted
Embellishments should not protrude from the quilt more than 1 inch in any direction
No sharp or pointed embellishments
No highly fragile work

Note artists must agree:
I agree to loan my artwork to Virginia Quilt Museum, Inc. I understand the costs of insuring my work for the duration of the project and shipping my artwork to and from the museum in Virginia are my responsibility. I further agree to permit the images or detail images and/or all or part of my artist statement to be used in the exhibition catalog, articles, ads, promotions, books, websites, blogs, CDs, current event news coverage, television productions, and/or multi-media productions for and about the exhibition or for and about the shows at which the exhibition may be seen. I confirm the artwork entered is original and does not violate any copyright or trademark laws.

October 3-5, 2024
A three-day, open enrollment painting event now celebrating its 8th year. Not only is this an artists’ competition with $4000 in cash prizes, it’s also a unique opportunity for the public to witness creative action as artists remove the confinement of their studios’ four walls and paint in the open, drawing inspiration from the beautiful scenery in Abingdon, Virginia.

Best in Show $1,500
1st Place $1,000
2nd Place $600
3rd Place $400
Quick Draw winner $500

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