Call to Artists: Mural Project on 7th Street Underpass

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 7, 2017

For more information, please contact:

Sean Starowitz, Assistant Director of Economic & Sustainable Development for the Arts, starowis@bloomington.in.gov, 812-349-3534

Call to Artists: Mural Project on 7th Street Underpass

Bloomington, Ind. - The City of Bloomington Planning and Transportation Department, in collaboration with the City's Economic & Sustainable Development Department, is issuing a call for artist qualifications for a mural to be located at the 7th Street underpass.

Mural Details:

• The goal of the mural is to provide an innovative and strong work of public art to the residents of Bloomington, IN.

• The mural is to be painted on concrete - see images

• The artist will be expected to engage neighborhood residents in the installation of the mural.

• The mural space is approximately 2,300 sq.ft. Detailed measurements provided upon request.

• There is no application fee.

• Proposal deadline: 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 5th, 2017.

• E-mail proposals to starowis@bloomington.in.gov with subject line stating RFQ - 7th Street.

Stipend:

Artist will receive $2,500. This amount includes all artist fees, material and equipment purchases to complete the mural. Payment will be upon completion.

Completion Date: All work must be completed prior to June 30th, 2017.

WHAT TO SEND:

The written proposal contact information:

• Full name

• Address

• Telephone number

• Email address

• Illustrations of the proposed mural. Submissions must contain between 1 and 5 sketches or digital renderings of the proposed mural. These are not final renderings, as a public process will have to take place.

A description of the proposed work. Please include the following descriptions:

• An artist statement describing mural experience and interest in the project.

• A description of the concepts in the proposed mural.

Support materials/previous work:

• Proposals should be accompanied by 5 to 10 images of previous work.

• Resume - maximum 2 pages

• Files should be submitted in a .pdf format and will be acknowledged upon receipt.

Selection:

The artist will be selected by a panel consisting of staff from the Planning and Transportation Department, a member from the Green Acres Neighborhood Association, members of the Bloomington Arts Commission, and City staff.

Submissions must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 5th. Artists will be notified about the selection by Friday, May 12th. Send electronic submissions to starowis@bloomington.in.gov with subject line stating RFQ - 7th Street.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Sean Starowitz at 812-349-3534.

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