Applying to this call will add you to our artist database, which will be used for selecting artists for this project and any future projects.
A selection panel consisting of a Umpqua Valley Arts Staff, Gallery Committee and/or others including local art professionals, and community representatives will review artists’ qualifications.
Umpqua Valley Arts reserves the right to reject any or all applications, proposals, applications, or projects, and to modify or terminate the application process or the selection process for any reason and without prior notice.
Two-phased artist selection process:
Phase 1: Request for Qualifications: Artists and artist teams are invited to submit their qualifications for consideration. All submissions must be made by the April 30th, 2024 deadline. Up to 3 artists or artist teams will be invited to submit a proposal as part of Phase 2.
Phase 2: Request for Proposals: Selected artists/artist teams will prepare and submit a site specific proposal to be considered. An honorarium of $200 will be provided to each artist/artist team returning a completed proposal, which will be in addition to the mural budget.
Eligibility Criteria:
This opportunity is open to professional artists residing in Oregon over the age of 18. Artists will be required to participate in a “Live Mural Painting” during the Summer Arts Festival weekend event scheduled for June 29th, 30th, & 31st, 2024.
Selection Criteria:
Artists will be evaluated on artistic excellence as evident by submitted materials; professional experience; compatibility with the architectural design, facility environment and values of the Umpqua Valley Arts.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
All materials must be received by 11:59:00 p.m. Pacific Time Zone on April 30, 2024. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered.