Request for Applications: E. Gude Plaza Mural Project (US)

The project will reproduce an original artwork from the selected artist. The final design image will be printed on commercial sign material and installed on the facade of the Gude Plaza Storage Sense building at 1350 E Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850, facing Southlawn Lane. The final design will be provided to VisArts as a scalable, vector based file for large scale printing.

Funding Information

• Three artists selected to submit their mural designs to the Artist Selection Committee will each receive $1000.
• The artist selected to create the final design will receive $5000.

Eligibility Criteria

• This Request for Qualifications is open to artists living within Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC.

Selection Criteria

• VisArts will bring together an Artist Selection Committee to review applicants’ portfolios and select finalists. The committee will be comprised of stakeholders and representatives from REDI, Promark Partners, and VisArts
• Up to three finalists will be selected to develop more detailed proposals, including images and a narrative, following review of artists’ submissions and portfolios.
• The Artist Nomination Committee will recommend one artist to be awarded the mural project.

Application Requirements

• All materials must be submitted online in accordance with the instructions. Hand-delivered or mailed submissions won’t be accepted. Only online submissions will be considered for review.
• Interested artists must submit the following materials to be considered:
• Up to ten digital images, including title, media, location, budget, and year
• Bio/CV
• Cover letter that includes how this project relates to your past work, your approach to this project, and the key themes and concepts driving your work. Include your experiences with community engagement as it relates to your work.
• List of up to three recent public art commissions; include a reference/contact person, phone number, and email address for each project.
• Submit evidence of workmens compensation and liability insurance.

For more information, visit VisArts.