Call to Artists: Oak Cliff Mural Public Art Opportunity

Budget: $50,000.00

Deadline for Application: April 20, 2012 

Dallas--- The Public Art Program of the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs requests the submission of qualifications from professional artists and/or artist teams to work with the City of Dallas and the community to create a large-scale mural for the concrete retaining walls at the Jefferson Street Viaduct in Oak Cliff.

The project consists of 4 retaining walls that can be viewed when entering and exiting the Jefferson Boulevard viaduct. These highly visible walls mark a gateway into the Oak Cliff community in Dallas. The City seeks a qualified lead artist to execute this project. For more photos and more information go to: http://dallasculture.org/opportunities.asp

For more information about Oak Cliff, see: http://www.gooakcliff.org/

SCOPE OF MURAL PROJECT

The murals should celebrate themes that relate to the community of Oak Cliff, taking inspiration from the people, history, landmarks, and overall creative spirit of this vibrant Dallas neighborhood.

The City seeks a qualified lead artist to execute this project. The selected artist will be responsible for the following:

▪         Lead and manage the commission, serving as the main project consultant / artist

▪         Provide artistic oversight by creating the concept and themes

▪         Identify and supervise with a team of artists and/or apprentices to execute the mural

▪         Submit the concept and themes for review and approval through the appropriate City process

▪         Purchase all required materials for mural execution

▪         Obtain appropriate permits and insurance as required by the City of Dallas

▪         Serve as liaison with the community to gather community input / feedback on the mural project

For additional questions please contact:

Kendall Ferguson, Public Art Coordinator

Email: kendall.ferguson@dallascityhall.com

214.670.5639