Artist RFP- Mural @ LOT 323

 Design & Execution of Mural Arts for LOT 323, Popup Park 

ARTIST REQUIREMENTS 

  • Experience
    • Previous experience in structural & mural arts 
    • Previous experience in public art 

PROJECT DETAILS & CRITERIA 

  • Mural will be located at LOT 323; 115 S. Broad Street, Woodbury, NJ 08096. Positioned parallel along Centre Street border. 
  • Structure for the Mural will be provided by The FAF Coalition 
  • The mural is 2-sided and has a unique shape. *see schematic attached 
  • Any preparation of the surface to ready for mural application to be managed by the artist 
  • Material provided by the Artist 
  • Execution is the sole responsibility of the artist 
  • Final Mural Installation (and material used) to have life expectancy of 5 to 10 years. 
  • Mural Content & Vision
    • Side 1 should be creatively branded with “LOT 323”. This will serve as a Landmark for the pop-up park 
    • Side 2 will complement the park’s design, while encompassing its own unique artists vision 
    • Both sides of the mural should complement/incorporate LOT 323 branding, as well as The FAF Coalition’s vision of creative placemaking, while respecting the diversity of cultures and new collaboration with the City of Woodbury 

GRANT AWARD & COMMISSION 

  • Artist stipend: $5,250
    • 75% will be allocated, when grant is awarded 
    • 25% will be paid upon completion approval 
  • Artist will be featured on TheFAF.net & LOT323.com 
  • The FAF Coalition will document & provide social media coverage throughout the process 
  • An unveiling event highlighting the work and artist(s) will be hosted by The FAF Coalition (2020 Date TBD—based on completion of project and social distancing regulations) 

APPLICATION SUBMISSION 

  • Application to include…
    1. Letter of Interest; 300 words maximum
    2. Description of Work Experience
    3. Examples of Work
    4. References
    5. Narrative of your Artistic Vision; 500 words maximum
    6. Project Budget Breakdown
    7. Design mock-up or sketch of suggested mural
    8. Submit application to info@theFAF.net by 11pm on the designated date. 

DATES 

  • Application Due Date: June 30, 2020 
  • Artist selection: July 8, 2020 
  • Installation Completion: September 30, 2020 

Any Questions: info@thefaf.net