Call for Submissions – Mural Artists Town of Hopedale
Deadline to Submit: November 15, 2024
Project Description:
This project is for any local artist(s) interested in painting a mural for our town using the theme Them Days, or something along those lines. The Community Centre is used by all groups and ages, for community feasts etc., and we want to create a mural that will express our culture in diverse ways. The mural will be created inside the Nanuk Community Centre on a fibre resin wall. Artists may paint directly on the wall or propose a digital design that can be printed on vinyl. The total size of the available wall is 70 feet 6 inches. The artist will not be expected to use the whole wall – please share what area of the wall you will use in your submission. Upon completion, the artist will be invited to participate in an unveiling, where they can talk about their vision for the mural and what it depicts.
Who Can Apply
Artists of all levels of experience (emerging through established) are welcome to apply.
We welcome submissions in a variety of media (i.e. concepts to be painted by hand, photo/digital artworks).
Applicants must reside in Hopedale
Experience in or an openness to community-engaged visual arts practice is preferred
Compensation:
The selected artist will be paid artist fees of up to $10,000 including HST (if applicable) for all design and creation, materials, safety equipment, assistant artists, safety training, taxes and insurance, which need to be outlined in the budget template provided below.
The Paint Shop will also provide up to $300 worth of paints for this project.
Submission Requirements: Please submit the following by email in a single PDF to: hopedaletownmanager@nf.aibn.com
A description (max 500 words) and concept sketch of your proposed mural for this space.
A 200-word bio
A link to your website or portfolio
A project budget in the template provided (including artist fees, materials, insurance, assistant artist fees, and any other costs the artist may incur related to this project.
A basic workplan - including what days and hours you would be able to work
Up to five images of previous works that can help illustrate the style you have in mind for this project (please indicate the title, date, medium, and dimensions of each work).
Selection Process:
The Hopedale Inuit Community Government staff and councillors will decide on who will be selected.
Evaluation:
Eligible submissions will be evaluated based on the:
Relevance of the proposed project to the program theme and clarity of ideas
Feasibility and scope of the project plan that demonstrates your capacity to undertake the proposed project
Impact, the potential of the project to contribute to and advance your artistic practice and/or professional development
Budget a reasonable budget that fairly compensates the artist and collaborators and that aligns with the proposed project (please use the template provided)
Timeline:
Submission deadline: November 15, 2024.
The successful candidate will be contacted by December 1, 2024.
Mural painting to take place between January 2 and February 28, 2025.
Questions?
Please contact
Christine Foltz-Vincent
Hopedale Town Manager
hopedaletownmanager@nf.aibn.com
709-933-3386
FAQs
Do you accept submissions for painted and digital artworks?
Designs may be considered for a digitally printed work on vinyl or similar substrate or painting by the artist.
Is this opportunity only for Hopedale residents?
Yes
This initiative is part of the Our Creative Home project, delivered by Municipalities NL and Business & Arts NL, and supported by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, in celebration of the Year of the Arts.
