“MAKE YOUR MARK ON MAIN STREET WADSWORTH”
Introducing the Main Street Wadsworth Downtown Art Mural Project
A Program of the Main Street Wadsworth Design Committee
Application Deadline: Rolling Basis
Click here for the August 29, 2018 Press Release
Interested artists can submit their applications via this Google Form: https://goo.gl/forms/QPc48Rnk7G3ndqGh2
Artist Considerations
Artists should have experience in original works of art through a variety of media but specifically two-dimensional work. The mural applications will be judged on factors that include local significance, artistic merit and quality, and ability to create “a sense of excitement.” The artist must have the ability to design work that is sensitive to social, environmental, political, religious, and historical contexts, as well as work within a deadline and established budget.
Artists will also be responsible for other duties that include but are not limited to the following:
- Collaborate with the Main Street Wadsworth Design Committee and other city stakeholders throughout the review and approval process and ensure timely execution of the final approved mural
- Ability to follow instruction and take direction on artistic output
- Attend meetings as needed
- Assist in preparing the wall, material sourcing and clean up
- Paint the mural according to Design Committee specifications and final approval
Mural Guidelines
- Must be the artist’s individual work in design and execution. Art must be original and not violate any copyrights, trademarks or other protected content laws.
- Advertisement, political or religious messages are prohibited.
- Must be able to withstand outdoor display. Exterior grade materials as well as two coats of anti-graffiti varnish finish are required.
- Content must be suitable for all ages. Committee has right to determine the suitability of the work.
- If mural becomes damaged or degraded, it may be removed.
Since this mural project is an ongoing process with other downtown buildings identified as potential mural locations, artist submissions not selected for the first mural may be considered for subsequent downtown locations.
Murals will be funded in a variety of ways, from artists donating their time to monies raised from fundraising efforts. Artists are asked to include their labor costs in their submitted budgets for this project.
