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Opportunities offered by Business & Arts NL, and by our members, through our Brokering and Collaboration Services.
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.
Call for Submissions – Mural Artists “Recreation for All”
Deadline to Submit: October 18, 2024
Project Description:
The Town of Pasadena is inviting submissions from artists interested in painting a mural in the main entrance of Pasadena Place, our community centre. The aim of this mural is to visually communicate that the recreation center is a welcoming space for everyone, embracing diversity in age, ability, background, and interests. By showcasing a variety of activities and representations, the mural will foster a sense of belonging and encourage community engagement.
The wall space for the mural (see image below) is 10 feet tall and 20 feet wide, and is painted drywall which will need to be primed by the artist. The selected artist could choose to fill the entire space but is not required to; please make clear the format/size you would plan to use in your submission.
Photo of where the murals will be installed. The size of the wall is 10’ (high) x 20’ (wide)
We are seeking proposals from artists interested in creating a mural that reflects the following elements:
Diverse Activities Depicted
Sports: Show a variety of sports such as basketball, soccer, pickleball, tennis, volleyball, and baseball.
Arts and Crafts: Include painting, quilting, knitting, and other creative activities.
Fitness and Wellness: Depict activities like yoga, aerobics, line dancing, and intergenerational events.
Community Events: Illustrate events such as dance classes, cultural festivals, heritage workshops and community meetings.
Outdoor Activities: Show hiking, biking, picnicking, bus tours, and gardening to emphasize connection with nature.
Representation of Different Age Groups
Children: Playing on a playground, learning to swim, or participating in a craft class.
Teens: Engaged in team sports, skateboarding, or attending Friday Night Youth.
Adults: Working out in the gym, taking a yoga class, or playing pickleball.
Seniors: Participating in gentle exercise classes, gardening, or line dancing.
Inclusivity in Abilities
Include individuals with disabilities participating in various activities, such as a person in a wheelchair playing basketball, someone with a guide dog jogging, and youth participants with their worker.
Cultural Diversity
Depict people from different cultural backgrounds enjoying recreational activities together to reflect the diversity of the community.
Community Background
In 2016 we opened Pasadena Place, a state-of-the-art community centre. Pasadena Place is a multi-sport and fitness complex designed for residents of Pasadena and surrounding areas to assist in providing a healthy lifestyle. Pasadena Place is surrounded by numerous outdoor recreation facilities including a soccer field, tennis/pickleball courts, basketball courts, softball/baseball fields, a playground, walking trails, splash pad and an age-friendly mud kitchen and sensory garden. A paved walkway around our building and the connecting paths to all these facilities make it the most-used facility in the community. The addition of a mural depicting all the activities centered around our facility will surely make our place, Pasadena Place, the envy of many other communities within the province.
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, etc. need to be included in the artist fees outlined in the budget.
Additional fees for travel expenses for an artist not living within the community will be provided.
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: wwight@pasadena.ca
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 – Please 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).
Selection Process:
The Selection Committee will include three individuals including representatives from Pasadena Place, the Town of Pasadena, and the community at large.
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)
Who Can Apply
Preference may be given to artists residing in Newfoundland and Labrador, and travel expenses will only be provided to artists living within the province, but outside of the community. (See budget template for more information about travel expenses).
Artists of all levels of experience, from emerging to established, are welcome to apply.
As this mural will be painted while the facility is in use by the community, please submit a plan that includes only non-aerosolized and low-VOC products.
Timeline:
Submission deadline: October 18, 2024.
The successful candidate will be contacted by November 1, 2024.
Mural painting to take place between Janruary 8 - 31.
Questions?
Please contact Wanda Wight, Director of Recreation & Community Services
wwight@pasadena.ca
(709)686-2075 ext. 302
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 – Trinity Bay North
Deadline Extended: 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 October 31, 2024. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
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.