Request for Qualifications for the Griffin Park Silo Mural
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Norman Arts Council, on behalf of The City of Norman, is seeking an artist (or team of artists) to create a mural on the Silos in Griffin Park located at 1001 E. Robinson Street, Norman, Oklahoma.
Sitting at the entrance to Griffin Park are the iconic Silos. The City of Norman seeks an artist to create a mural on the Silos. The mural can cover all of the Silos or a portion. There are seven silos, six exteriors at 60' in height with one interior that adds 20'. This would be a total of 246 LF @ 60’ HT = 14,760 square feet of surface for the six exterior silos. With the addition of the interior (62 LF @ 20’ HT = 1,240 square feet of surface) the total square feet is approximately 16,000.
The tops of the silos can also be painted if the artist desires for an additional 2,150 square feet.
Timeline
RFQ Deadline: Monday, December 16, 2024, 11:59pm MST
The following dates are approximate and subject to change:
Notify Selected Finalists: Week of January 13, 2025
Finalists will receive a $100 design stipend.
Selected Finalist Submissions due: February 24, 2025
Installation and Dedication of Artwork: Spring 2025
The Selection Panel will choose the best project for the site based on the merit of the artist’s work, past experience, and appropriateness of the proposed concept. The Panel will also focus on artists who can demonstrate sensitivity to the site and surroundings. Artists must be able to commit and effectively work within the project timeline and collaborate with the administration of City of Norman Parks and Recreation Department and Norman Arts Council.
Application Requirements
All applications must be submitted via CaFÉ
Submissions for this project must contain the following materials:
• A one page maximum typed letter of interest outlining your qualifications for and interest in the project, as well as the general idea for your approach. Please consider the following questions when developing your letter of interest:
o Why do you want to work on this project?
o How would you approach this project?
o Have you worked on similar projects? If not, what relevant experiences do you have?
o How does this project relate to your current work?
• Resume/CV
• Artist Bio/Statement
• Three references with whom you have worked on a public art project, including current telephone number and email address.
• 1 - 5 high-resolution images of previous work you feel would support your ability to carry out this project. Include all pertinent information on your Cafe slides: title, medium, size, date of completion, location, and project details (i.e. Budget commissioning agency, etc., if public art).
Eligibility Criteria
Open to professional artists with experience working on murals of this scale.
Artists identifying with an ethnic, cultural, sexual, gender, economic, or ability minority are encouraged to apply.