Call for Mural Artists – For The Town of Burnt Islands
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, September 13th, 2024
Project Description:
The Town of Burnt Islands is seeking to commission an artist(s) to paint a mural on the Hook and Line Interpretation Center.
Location:
The Hook and Line Interpretation Center holds a café, an area to display local art, and a museum displaying artifacts. Downstairs from the center is a local bait depot. The size of the mural will be ten feet long and eight feet tall on a primed gyprock wall.
Theme
The Mural is to represent our Community's Fishing Culture. The artwork will tell the story of the art of fishing and the multiple cultural techniques passed on to those who continue the art of fishing.
In 2022 storm Fiona devastated parts of our coast, and the aftermath left our community battered and bruised. The building that included our Cultural Museum, the Hook and Line Interpretation Center, was damaged and required extensive repairs. The local Economic Development Board is in the process of managing the rebuild. This project is an opportunity to remind our community of its history of fortitude when facing any storm by featuring art that tells the story of the strength and fortitude of those who fish.
Artist Fees:
$10,000 for all design and creation, including taxes if applicable.
Materials to be supplied by Artists.
The Paint Shop will provide up to $300 worth of paints for this project.
Additional funding is available for travel for Artists living more than 50 km away from the project site.
A budget template is provided (see below).
Submission Requirements:
Please submit the following by email in a single PDF to townofburntisland@bellaliant.com
A description (max 500 words) and concept sketch of your proposed mural for this space.
A 200-word bio
Submit 3-4 images of previous works that can help illustrate the style you have in mind for this project (please indicate each work's title, date, medium, and dimensions).
A budget including artist fees including tax if applicable, materials, assistant artists, safety equipment, etc.
Selection Process:
The Artist(s) will be chosen from a panel consisting of the Town Clerk Manager, the Director of Burnt Island Economic Board, and 3 Councilors from the Town of Burnt Islands.
Who Can Apply
Applicants must reside on the South West Coast of NL (South Branch to Rose Blanche)
Individual artists or teams of artists are welcome to apply. Teams should indicate how the $10,000 fee will be split among teammates in the budget.
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
Timeline:
Submission deadline: September 13th, 2024
The successful candidate will be contacted by September 17th, 2024
Mural installation to be agreed on with the Artist(s) (between October 1, 2024 – March 31st, 2025)
Questions?
Please contact Roxanne Francis, Town Clerk Manager at 709-698-3512 or townofburntisland@bellaliant.com
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.
