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East Hartford Murals

2023 Call for Artist Qualifications
Posted on: July 19, 2023 - 10:04am
2023 Call for Artist Qualifications

East Hartford, CT - East Hartford Murals is seeking qualifications from artists and artist teams for new mural projects throughout the Town of East Hartford, CT. Experience level will vary by project. This mural series is a multi-year project and we are looking for artists to submit qualifications to be selected for murals and public art on a rolling basis.

The purpose of these projects is to beautify public and private buildings and spaces throughout East Hartford to create more welcoming environments for residents and visitors. The selected artists will create dynamic and impactful murals that celebrate the community and diversity of the Great Hartford Region. In addition, there will be opportunities for local East Hartford artists to gain mural and public art experience through being selected as emerging artists in the program.

These mural projects are part of East Hartford Murals, a collaboration between the RiseUP for Arts and the Town of East Hartford to elevate the creative economy, increase engagement and diversity within the arts community, and create access and awareness of the arts through strategic activation. Funds for these projects are thanks to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.

East Hartford Murals has created multiple public and private murals throughout East Hartford since starting in 2022.

TIMELINE

  • July 21st, 2023: Deadline to submit qualifications for 2023 projects
  • Early August: Selection and notification for initial projects
  • August/September 2023: Project start date
  • October 2023: 2023 Project completion date

SELECTION PROCESS

  • A selection committee will review the qualifications of applicants. The selection committee includes members of the RiseUP for Arts staff, professionals in the field of public art, Town of East Hartford staff/residents, and other project partners.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

  • Artistic evidence, demonstrated in the portfolio of work submitted
  • Experience working on public art projects, specifically murals
  • Experience designing and executing large-scale projects
  • Interest in, and connection to, the theme of community representation and engagement

BUDGETS:

  • Budgets for projects will range from $1,500 to $15,000 depending on the project. Each project will also have a separate material, supply, and equipment budget, in addition to the artist stipends.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • 1. Artist Resume or CV
  • 2. Statement of Interest and Qualifications:

Why are you interested in this particular project?

  • What are your artistic accomplishments that make you qualified to be selected for this project?
  • What is your connection to the East Hartford community?
  • Please note, the selection committee must be able to access digital or hard-copy images of relevant work, particularly in public art.

Portfolio

  • Submit up to 5 images that represent relevant work, that showcase your qualifications for this project, particularly in public art.
  • The selection committee must be able to access digital images of relevant work, particularly in public art.
  • Social media handles

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Open to emerging and professional muralists.
  • Projects are smaller in scale and most do not require lifts or scaffolding.
  • Some walls may require a higher level of experience.
  • Digital concepts may be considered.

RESIDENCY:

  • Priority will be given to artists based in the Town of East Hartford.
  • Second priority will be given to artists based in the Greater Hartford region.
  • We are open to accepting applications from artists beyond the Greater Hartford region.

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