Specifics:
The following sites have been selected for the project: 3 Sites will be painted this year, the project will continue next year.
Cherry Creek Regional Trail, under Cottonwood Drive
Dimensions: 30’ w x 11’ h
Sulphur Gulch Trail, under Parker Road
Dimensions: 2 pillars @ 25 feet width; 1 pillar @ 8’; 2 pillars @10’; 1 pillar @10ft
Sulphur Gulch Trail, under Willow Park Dr.
Dimensions: 2 @ 32’w. x 2 @ 10 ft.
Newlin Gulch at Lincoln
Dimensions: Length: 85’ wall; 2 pillars at 35’ high; Height: 5’ wall; 2 pillars at 11’
Selection Criteria:
- Design must be to-scale and considerate of the actual proportions and surrounding environment of the underpass wall.
- Design must successfully integrate Town of Parker community themes with design principles.
- Quality and strength of artist’s past work as demonstrated in the submitted materials.
- Demonstrated knowledge in the unique consideration of exterior murals and public spaces and longevity of final product.
- Ability to create a unique and engaging artwork that is appropriate in concept, materials and scale for this project. Artist should keep in mind that a class of high school students new to mural painting will be completing similar murals in the Town of Parker, and selection may be based on level of student participation.
Submission:
Entries:
- Proposal to include:
- Letter of intent or mission
- Suggested Supply List
- Suggested Timeline
- List of participant(s) involved with the project including contact information (phone, email and mailing address).
- Completed Participation Agreement (Word Document)
- Resume of relevant past experience or awards, including 1-5 images of past similar artwork
- Images of design (in both PDF or JPEG) and hard copy (11x8.5)
- Must be original artwork
- Images should include how the design would look in the setting and must be drawn to scale. Design must represent how it will look when it is hand-painted.
- Proposals may be submitted electronically to smahnken@parkeronline.org
- If your design is chosen, the artist understands that the entry will be owned by the Town of Parker.
- Projects may be completed by groups or individuals, please specify individuals participating in the project in your proposal.
- Please specify the site you are applying for (sites noted under Specifications)
Timeline:
Call for Artist Open:
Proposals Due:
Artist Review and Selection:
Artist Notification:
Project Completion Date:
Recognition:
Each artist or group will be recognized with a plaque at the mural site.
Supplies:
Artist is responsible for paint supplies and materials.
Ladders, scaffolding, safety barricading will be provided by the Town of Parker.
Questions:
Sydney Mahnken at 303.805.3370 or email Sydney Mahnken
Officer Greg Epp at 303.805.6532 or email Greg Epp