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Call for Mural Artists – Trinity Bay North
Deadline to Submit: October 12, 2024 at 17:00 NT
Notification of Results: No later than October 31, 2024
Project Description:
With support through Year of the Arts and the “Our Creative Home” initiative, the municipality of Trinity Bay North (TBN) will be inviting up to four artists to create four 4’ x 6.5’ murals (one for each community) to be installed in the Frank Power Chalet in Port Union. Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the municipality, the theme of the mural will relate to “Unity Through Uniqueness” to celebrate the four communities of Melrose, Port Union, Catalina, and Little Catalina, coming together to form what is now the municipality of Trinity Bay North. The murals will engage and focus on the rich history, heritage and community present in each of the communities to celebrate the diverse arts and culture that has been cultivated over the last twenty years of formation.
As part of the process, Trinity Bay North will be hosting an open Town Hall with the selected artist(s) to discuss their plan and any concerns residents may have about how their community is being represented. The format and structure of this Town Hall will be developed in consultation with the artist(s).
Location:
Photo of where the murals will be installed in the Frank Power Chalet in Port Union.
Note: The cork board on the wall will be removed to not obstruct the mural.
The size of the wall is 9’ (floor to ceiling) x 18’ (door to wall). 4’ x 6’ Panels must be done in portrait to fit the space. If you have alternative measurements for the panels please include this in your proposal. Note that the height of the panels combined should not exceed 7’ to accommodate the heater and the air pump.
Community Background
Applicants are welcome to use the following resources from the Trinity Bay North Historical Society when creating their vision for the proposed mural.
Applicants are also welcome to reach out to Union House Arts at unionhousearts@gmail.com for help with applications if needed.
Compensation:
The total budget for artist fees for this project is $10,000 (including HST) for all design and creation. Additional fees for artists not living in the community (travel, accommodations, and a per diem for up to one week) will be provided if necessary. Please see the budget template for more details. The Paint Shop will provide up to $300 worth of paints for this project and the Municipality of Trinity Bay North will provide an additional $500 for mural supplies such as panels, boards, framing materials, etc.
For artists who apply as a group or a collective please include how the fee will be split among you in your draft budget.
Submission Requirements: Please submit the following by email in a single PDF to townmanager@personainternet.com
A description (max 500 words) and concept sketch of your proposed mural for the space; in your description please include;
Your connection to Trinity Bay North and/or why you are interested in the opportunity
How you plan to represent both the history and contemporary culture of Trinity Bay North
How this opportunity will propel your career and/or impact the community of Trinity Bay North
A basic work plan which also indicates if you need to travel from outside the community, and how long you anticipate (if applicable) being in residence to paint/install
A project budget that outlines artist fees, materials, safety equipment, assistant artists’ fees, safety training, taxes, and insurance (please see the provided budget template for more information, applicants are welcome to create their own budget template if needed).
Examples of previous works that can help illustrate the style you have in mind for this project
A 200-word biography
Who Can Apply
Artists from across the province of Newfoundland and Labrador are welcome to apply, however, artists who currently reside in Trinity Bay North or the surrounding areas on the Bonavista Peninsula will be prioritized. Artists can work in any medium (painters, photographers, printmakers, textile artists, etc) so long as the work can be mounted onto the 4’ x 6’ panels.
Experience in and/or openness to community-engaged visual arts practice is preferred but not necessary.
Timeline:
The deadline for submissions is Saturday, October 12th at 17:00 NT. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Notification of results will be disseminated no later than October 31st, 2024.
The selected artist(s) must start the mural no later than December 1st, 2024, and have it completed before March 31, 2025.
Questions?
Applicants are also welcome to reach out to Union House Arts at unionhousearts@gmail.com for help with applications if needed.
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.
Call for Mural Artists – For The Town of Englee
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, September 20, 2024
Project Description:
The Town of Englee is commissioning a mural project to be installed at our community Playground in the heart of our town. The mural will be created offsite on five 4-ft Dibond sheets that will be installed together to form one large artwork. It will be affixed and bordering the playground.
We want to engage an artist who will create imagery that demonstrates and celebrates the natural beauty and historic stories of our rural fishing community. The Mural could feature a story of our history, our once famous salt fish plant and salmon operation (salmon that was Served to the Queen herself), our many old historic buildings, some that were floated here in relocation times from various surrounding communities and/or our rich fishing heritage, beautiful walking trails, and gorgeous scenery. We are known as one of the closest points to the 1914 sealing disaster. We want to radiate that warm feeling of home that people get when they spend any amount of time here. We want to capture the magic that is rural Newfoundland and show people that there is no place like home!
Location:
The mural will be mounted on the North facing section of our playground fence that is located at the centre of our beautiful town adjacent to a crossroads where all visitors entering town will be passing by. Surrounding our playground are three of our five churches, our Post Office, our boat launch and both of our local stores so basically it is one of the busiest places in our community.
Community Background
Englee is a town on the east side of the Great Northern Peninsula in a sheltered harbour on the northern headland of Canada Bay. In the early 1800s, four families inhabited the area, however, most settlers came between 1870 and 1900. The French were active in fishing operations in the 1860s and 1870s. The first settlers were fishermen, builders and trappers. Like many other outports of the time, each family grew its own vegetables and raised its own sheep and cattle.
In the late 1880s, the first fishing establishment was built and operated by Baxter Crocker, and it was still operating in 1980 as John Reeves Limited. In 1940 Canada Bay Cold Storage Company Limited began a fresh-frozen codfish and fresh salmon operation. The first school was built in 1900 and had an enrolment of 25. In 1978-79 the school had an enrolment of 305.
We still to this day remain a fishing community. We have many fishers that take in the inshore fishery. We are a community that takes pride in our heritage. We have five walking trails, each with unique views.
Learn more about us at: www.facebook.com/TownofEnglee
Compensation:
The selected artist will be paid artist fees of up to $10,000 (including HST if applicable) for all design, creation, and material costs, excluding the Dibond panels. Materials, priming and preparation, and final clear-coating of the Dibond surfaces, (aside from a contribution of $300 worth of paints from the Paint Shop for painted murals), safety equipment, assistant artists, safety training, taxes and insurance, will be included in the artist fees, and need to be outlined in the budget. Additional fees for travel expenses for an artist not living within the community will be provided.
Submission Requirements: Please submit the following by email in a single PDF to: engleeoffice@bellaliant.com
A project description/proposal (max 500 words) and concept sketch of your proposed mural for this space.
A project budget using the template provided that includes artist fees, materials, insurance, assistant artist fees, and any other costs the artist may incur related to this project.
A basic workplan (max 500 words). Please also indicate if you would need to travel from outside the community, and how long you would anticipate being in residence to paint/install.
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) and a link to your website or social media channel.
CV (artist resume)
Selection Process:
Our Council will be involved in the selection process which will consist of six individuals, including individuals responsible for community programming, infrastructure, and marketing.
Who Can Apply
Preference may be given to artists residing in or connected to NL, and travel expenses will only be provided to artists living in NL but outside of the community
Experienced Artists with 2-3 previous works would be an asset but not required.
Emerging and experienced artists and photo/digital artists are welcome to apply
Experience in and/or an openness to community-engaged visual arts practice is preferred
The artist will be required to work with paints and or printed materials that are weatherproof and will stand up to our seasonal Newfoundland weather
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 20th, 2024
The successful candidate will be contacted by September 27, 2024
Project start date tentatively October 15th, 2024
Mural Completed and shipped to the Town by March 31, 2025
Mural Installation and Public Unveiling June/July 2025
The mural will be completed in the fall/winter months and stored until its installation which will take place between June and July 2025.
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 open to artists from outside of the province?
Travel funding is only available for artists travelling from within the province.
Questions?
Please contact:
Samantha Brenton
709-866-2711
engleeoffice@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.
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.
Call for Artists – Outdoor Mural For The Town of Gaultois
Deadline to apply: September 20, 2024
Project Description:
The Town of Gaultois is searching for an artist to design and create an exterior mural on the lower half of our Community Centre located in the heart of town. Gaultois is an isolated community in Bay D’Espoir accessible by ferry. It is the last surviving town on Long Island. Several communities situated along the island’s shores: Piccaire, Raymond’s Point, Stone Valley, Round Harbour, Patrick’s Harbour and Harbour le Gallais were all thriving communities at one point but are now either silent or have become cabin sites.
Having survived a relocation vote in 2023, we are interested in considering mural themes of joy, resilience and embracing the town’s isolation as a feature which makes it unique and special. The mural could celebrate our rich history and promising future or its magical elements – the faerie dust sprinkled on our ATV trails that draws visitors to want to buy a house and move here. The crows, gulls, wharf cats, foxes, moose and whales who live parallel lives in the town could also be featured. We are open to all types of designs and styles including fantasy, myth, legend, historical, contemporary & abstract. We are looking for art that can move us emotionally and spark delight in residents and the large number of tourists who visit.
The Gaultois Community Centre is in the center of town and is the hub of social activities. The lower half of the Community Centre has two highly visible tapered walls (please see pictures below for measurements). The dimensions of the first side are 7’9” x 22’2’’ x 5’2”. The other side is 7’9” x 60’ x 3’4” This stretch has two windows and a door to be taken into consideration in the final design. The walls are a mixture of concrete and wood and the mural(s) will occupy the lower half of the Community Centre which is currently painted green as seen in the pictures. Submitting artists are invited to propose how much of the available space they envision incorporating into the mural and should indicate in their concept sketch the approximate dimensions and location on the specific walls.
The town is open to the artist creating the mural out of any material and can either be painted directly on the wall or applied onto Dibond, plywood or some other type of panels. The project can be created on-site inside the Community Centre or off-site and delivered to the town. The town will install panels on the building.
The project includes up to 9 days of residence in Gaultois if the artist chooses to create the mural onsite. If more time onsite is required, we can offer a letter of support to help the artist secure additional travel funding. If the mural is to be painted off-site, the deadline for delivery of the artwork is March 31, 2025.
The town requests the artist share documentation of their process so that the town can share images/videos on their social media as part of the town’s public engagement work related to this project.
The mural(s) will occupy the lower half of the Community Centre which is currently painted green. These walls are a tapered wedge shape. The dimensions of the mural area on the narrow side of the building are 7’9” x 22’2’’ x 5’2”.
The dimensions of the mural area on the longer side of the building are 7’9” x 60’ x 3’4”. This stretch has two windows and a door to be taken into consideration in the final design.
Compensation:
The maximum budget for the artist is $10,000, which would include all design, creation and materials, shipping, delivery (if applicable) and taxes, if applicable. Additional fees for travel expenses and accommodation for up to 9 days for an artist not living within the community will be provided. For painted works, The Paint Shop will donate up to $300 worth of paints to the project.
Submission Requirements:
Please submit the following by email in a single PDF to: martinebluenews@gmail.com
A description (max 500 words) and concept sketch of your proposed mural, indicating which wall(s) you'll use and the approximate dimensions or square footage of the proposed piece
A 200-word bio
A link to your website or portfolio and your social media presence
A budget outlining the artist fee requested and any extra expenditures creation of the mural would incur, such as the help of an assistant and materials. The maximum budget for the artist is $10,000.00 inclusive of HST if applicable. Please note that all accommodation, per diems and gas will be covered separately.
A basic work plan outlining key dates and steps. Please also indicate how long you would anticipate being in residence to paint
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 successful artist will be chosen by a jury who will evaluate the proposed project on the following criteria:
Relevance of the proposed project to the themes and the 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 20, 2024
The successful candidate will be contacted by October 1, 2024
On site mural painting will take place no later than March 2025 (dates are flexible)
If the mural is created off site, it must be delivered to the town by March 31, 2025.
Who Can Apply:
Preference may be given to artists residing in or connected to NL and travel expenses will only be provided to artists living in NL but outside of the community
Preference will be given to artists with outdoor mural painting experience.
Emerging and experienced artists are welcome to apply.
Application Deadline: September 20, 2024
Questions?
Please contact the project co-ordinator Martine Blue: email: martinebluenews@gmail.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.