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You will submit this application online using PublicArtist.org.
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| Budget: $17,500 |
| Activated: 01/24/2025 Deadline: 02/24/2025 |
| Call Summary The Mount Rainier Arts Commission is currently accepting qualifications for a building wrap mural located at 3510 Rhode Island Avenue in the City of Mount Rainier, MD. The building is adjacent to a main thoroughfare into Washington, DC and will be viewed by tens of thousands of commuters daily. Part of the Gateway Arts District, Mount Rainier is home to over 150 art studios that contribute to the enrichment of the community. |
| Budget Description Up to three finalists will be selected and given a $600 stipend to develop a proposal for a mural project at 3510 Rhode Island Avenue. One artist will be selected for this project and awarded $17,500 to complete the mural. The budget awarded must cover all expenses associated with the creation of the mural, which includes but are not limited to travel, paint/media, materials, wall preparation, and scaffolding or lift. Artist will be liable for property damage or personal injury during installation; proof of insurance will be required for the final selectee. |
| Project Description The mural will be installed on the front and sides of 3510 Rhode Island Avenue, as well as a retaining wall to the south of the building (see purple areas of images attached below). This building is home to Station 3510, a dynamic artist space that hosts exhibitions, classes, and events. The exterior walls are painted brick, and the retaining wall is concrete. The condition of the surfaces is good, clean, and will be power washed prior to the mural installation. The selected artists will be expected to use appropriate materials to ensure the artwork does not require maintenance for 10 years. The available design space includes the entire front and side facades of the building, excluding windows, as well as the attached retaining wall. Complete coverage isn’t necessary and is dependent on the design of the mural. The front facade is approximately 48' W and 30' H. The north side facade is approximately 37’ W x 24’ H. The south side facade is approximately 27’ W x 19.25’ H with a grade change at ground level. The retaining wall is approximately 75’ W x 4’ H. Exact dimensions and schematics will be provided to finalists. |
| Artwork Goals The Arts Commission seeks a contemporary artwork that will enrich our community. Mount Rainier celebrates artists’ individual visions. Content and concept are up to the artist, but artists are expected to consider feedback from public review sessions. The Arts Commission believes in human artists; we will not accept AI-generated artwork. |
| Artwork Location Description Located in one of Mount Rainier’s business districts, the mural will adorn the front and sides of the building that hosts Station 3510 Studio, Gallery, and Marketplace, as well as an adjacent retaining wall. The front and retaining wall face Rhode Island Avenue, a major thoroughfare in the DC area. The sides are also visible from the road. Artists are encouraged to include all parts of these designated areas into the composition and are to consider the history and character of the community when formulating a design. |
| Site History The mural site is located within Mount Rainier, MD, first incorporated in 1910. The city is a historic area and is part of the Gateway Arts District. For more information about the building and the city of Mount Rainier please visit, About the City. |
| Eligibility This call is open to any artist or artist-led teams, 18 years or older, who live or work in Maryland, the District of Columbia, or Northern Virginia. Artists living or working in Mount Rainier, MD are strongly encouraged to apply. Artists applying should present a proven track record of completing projects of a similar size and scope. To be considered for this project, artists must submit the following to this application: - Resume, including relevant education, public exhibition, and experience. - Website and/or social media accounts demonstrating public art experience, or portfolio of up to 15 images of past projects with relevant information. - If selected as a finalist, references will be requested. Submit application packages online at PublicArtist.org. |
| Application Requirements |
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Resume: 1 page(s) maximum Work examples: 1 - 15 |
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Artists are allowed to apply in teams.
Artists applying as a team must split the allotted number of work examples between themselves. |
| Selection Information |
| Selection Process Applications are due by February 24, 2025. The initial jurying period will include opportunities for input from Arts Commission, building occupants, and other city volunteers/officials and interested parties. Through that initial jurying process, up to three finalists will be selected and notified by March 10, 2025. Finalists will be given a $600 stipend to submit design artwork for the mural project. The final jury process will be open to all residents of Mount Rainier. |
| Timeline Applications are due by February 24, 2025. Up to three finalists will be selected and notified by March 10, 2025. Finalists will be given a $600 stipend to submit design artwork and a budget for 3510 Rhode Island Avenue????. The Arts Commission and other interested parties will select a final design and notify artists by May 07, 2025. Any necessary revisions will be agreed upon no later than May 28. See full timeline below: 1/24/2025 - Call for entry activated 2/24/2025 - Artist applications due 2/24-3/9/2025 - Initial jurying period 3/10/2025 - Finalists notified 4/9/2025 - Design proposals due from finalists 4/10 - 5/6/2025 - Final jurying period 5/7/2025 - Final Design selected and artist notification 5/28/2025 - Revisions due and contract preparation 05/28-06/27/2025 - Implementation of mural (subject to artist availability) |
| Additional Resources |
| Front and Right Side of Station 3510 (JPG) |
| Front and Left Side of Station 3510 (JPG) |
| Contact Information |
| Mount Rainier 1 Municipal Place Mount Rainier MD 20712 United States artscommission@mountrainiermd.org |
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