Melody Lane Electrical Box Painting
Reno, Nevada
Deadline: July 31, 2024 at 11:00 pm PST
Budget: $1,500
SIGNAL BOX PAINTINGS ELIGIBILITY:
The Project is open to artists in a LOCAL area encompassing Reno/Sparks Metro Area. Preference will be given to local artists who have not painted a City of Reno signal box before.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Reno Arts & Culture Commission (RACC) is seeking an artist/artist team to design and paint artwork on the electrical box at Melody Lane Park.
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Goals of this project include: transforming utilitarian structure into an art form; increasing public awareness of art; broadening viewers' perspectives of public spaces within the city; and fostering a sense of place in Reno's parks. Artwork will be selected based on the quality of design and have a 5-year life expectancy.
Proposals should consider aesthetically pleasing use of color and form as well as relate well to the surrounding environs in which they will be placed. Proposals should reflect thoughtful consideration of location and site-specificity. Large areas of black and/or dark colors are not allowed due to the risk of overheating the box. Outside murals are subject to the harshest environmental conditions; murals must be painted with high-quality color-fast paint with the proven ability to maintain color-fastness for five-years. Materials, colors used, and design will be at the approval of the City of Reno. Upon application the artist must take into consideration: need for doors or hinges to open, keyholes not to be painted over, and not covering vents. The appropriateness and quality of proposals is determined by the Public Art Committee whose recommendations are provided to the Reno Arts and Culture Commission for final approval.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Selected artist(s) will design and execute one-of-a-kind two-dimensional images that wrap around all sides and the top of the box. Paint specifications as follows: Main coat (Chroma Acrylic Mural Paint, Golden Heavy Body Artist Acrylics, Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics, Rust-Oleum Professional Rust Resistant Enamel Spray Paint). City Arts and Culture staff will prep the box for painting and apply a graffiti coating upon completion.
BUDGET: Projected budget is not to exceed $1,500 for the entire project. This budget is inclusive of all costs associated with the design, planning, materials, installation, and completion of the project.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
- Resume or list of relevant professional artistic accomplishments from past applicable exhibitions or public art projects.
- 3-5 Digital images of relevant artwork in JPG format.
- Image information: title, media, size, date, location, description of work
- Project Approach: Include written design concept for the electrical box and choice of materials.
- Visual representation of project proposal. Please use the Melody Lane Electrical Box Design Template.
Please submit materials via Submittable by July 31, 2024 at 11 p.m.
TIMELINE:
July 31, 2024 - Submittal deadline
August 2024 - Public Art Committee and Reno Arts & Culture Commission select artists
Late August 2024 - Artist notified
September 2024 - Artist paints electrical box.
For any questions related to the call, please contact publicart@reno.gov or 775-334-6264. For questions or issues with the application form or Submittable, please contact Submittable Tech Support.
City Plaza Signal Box Paintings
Reno, Nevada
Deadline: July 31, 2024 at 11:00 pm PST
Budget: $5,000
SIGNAL BOX PAINTINGS ELIGIBILITY:
The Project is open to artists in a LOCAL area encompassing Reno/Sparks Metro Area.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Reno Arts & Culture Commission (RACC) is seeking an artist/artist team to design and paint artwork on the signal boxes in City Plaza.
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Goals of this project include: transforming utilitarian structure into an art form; increasing public awareness of art; broadening viewers' perspectives of public spaces within the city; and fostering a sense of place on City Plaza. The artist(s) selected should have demonstrated experience working in public locations subject to vandalism. Artwork will be selected based on the quality of design and have a 5-year life expectancy.
Proposals should consider aesthetically pleasing use of color and form as well as relate well to the surrounding environs in which they will be placed. Proposals should reflect thoughtful consideration of locations and site-specificity. Large areas of black and/or dark colors are not allowed due to the risk of overheating the electrical boxes. Outside murals are subject to the harshest environmental conditions; murals must be painted with high-quality color-fast paint with the proven ability to maintain colorfastness for five-years. Materials, colors used, and design will be at the approval of the City of Reno. Upon application the artist must take into consideration: need for doors or hinges to open, keyholes not to be painted over, and not covering vents. The appropriateness and quality of proposals is determined by the Public Art Committee whose recommendations are provided to the Reno Arts and Culture Commission for final approval.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Selected artist(s) will design and execute one-of-a-kind two-dimensional images that wrap around all sides and the top of the multiple signal boxes. Paint specifications as follows: Main coat (Chroma Acrylic Mural Paint, Golden Heavy Body Artist Acrylics, Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylics, Rust-Oleum Professional Rust Resistant Enamel Spray Paint). Arts and Culture Staff will prep the box for painting and apply a graffiti coating upon completion.
BUDGET: Projected budget is not to exceed $5,000 for the entire project. This budget is inclusive of all costs associated with the design, planning, materials, installation, and completion of the project.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Resume or list of relevant professional artistic accomplishments from past applicable exhibitions or public art projects.
3-5 Digital images of relevant past artwork in JPG format.
Image information: title, media, size, date, location, description of work
Project Approach: Include written design concept for the electrical boxes and choice of materials (including manufacturer specifications).
Visual representation of project proposal. Please use the City Plaza Signal Box Design Template.
Please submit materials via Submittable by July 31, 2024 at 11 p.m.
TIMELINE:
July 31, 2024 - Submittal deadline
August 2024 - Public Art Committee and Reno Arts & Culture Commission select artists
Late August 2024 - Artists notified
September 2024 - Artists paint electrical boxes.
For any questions related to the call, please contact publicart@reno.gov or 775-334-6264. For questions or issues with the application form or Submittable, please contact Submittable Tech Support.