CALL FOR ARTISTS
Artist Allowance: $8,000
Entry Deadline: Friday, August 18, 2023, by 11:59 PM
Completion Deadline: Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Entry Materials: 1) Digital portfolio in PDF format. 2) a short description of why you would like to be considered for the project. 3) A proposed concept for the project
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
The location is on Main Street between 100 S and 200 S (see photos below) in Salt Lake City. It is one east-facing wall and is approximately 74’ 8” long and 7’ 6” tall or 560 square feet.
A successful mural proposal should celebrate downtown with vibrant colors, showcasing the community and the people that make up Salt Lake City.
The mural project is envisioned as having a public participation element. It may take a paint-by-numbers approach, wherein the selected artist or team will design the mural with aspects of the painting that can be completed alongside community members. The participation element can take on many shapes, however, and applications are encouraged to suggest interesting ways to involve or represent the community.
THE BLOCKS is seeking portfolios and/or proposals from local artists and designers to design and install a large-scale mural. Proposals that include public participation elements are preferred. The call is open to Utah artists and artist-led teams. Those new to the public art process or artists and designers working outside of the traditional mural process are also highly encouraged to apply.
DETAILS
The vision for this project is to include an element for the community to contribute to the mural in some way. The selected artist will be responsible for the installation of their design including:
- Preparing the wall for painting
- Painting the mural
- Preparing any elements for community participation as necessary
The active dimensions of the wall are outlined below. Visiting the space to get an idea of scale and environment is highly suggested before applying.
LOCATION NOTE:
This site is privately owned and the owner will have the right to remove the mural at any time. The owner will have the final approval of the artwork and will be a part of the selection committee.
REVIEW PROCESS AND CRITERIA
The total commission for the selected artist or team is $8,000. Payment will be made as follows: an advance payment of $4,000 (50%) upon artist selection, design approval and signing a contract; the second payment of $4,000 will be made upon completion of the mural.
SUBMISSION
Please send to . Submissions must be in PDF format. Submissions are due Friday, August 11, 2023, by 5 PM.
1) Digital portfolio in PDF format.
2) A short description of why you would like to be considered for the project.
3) A proposed concept for the project
WE LOOK FORWARD TO REVIEWING YOUR SUBMISSIONS
This mural is a project of THE BLOCKS, an initiative of Salt Lake City & County. THE BLOCKS is Salt Lake’s Cultural Core. It represents the highest concentration of arts, culture, events, activities and entertainment in Utah. It is an invitation to explore and discover. It is a promise to support the arts and build audiences.