2024 downtown redmond art walk: temporary muralist call

Artists are invited to submit proposals to paint an 8’x8’ mural which is one side of an 8’x8’x8’ Mural Box at the Downtown Redmond Art Walk in Redmond, Washington. Downtown Redmond Art Walk is a fall celebration that highlights local artists and businesses and includes temporary art installations in Downtown Park sponsored by the City of Redmond.

Proposal Guidelines:

• Artwork proposal must be 1:1 ratio to fit an 8’x8’ surface
• Proposal does not have to be a fully realized design and can be a thumbnail draft or written description
• Artists must include similar examples of their work
• Artist must be available September 18-19 and able to complete the artwork during event at Downtown Park in Redmond, WA.

Selection Criteria:

Artwork will be selected through a panel process based on the below criteria:

• Prior experience working on and/or demonstrated ability to complete projects of similar scale
• Proposed artwork can be executed within the budget and timeline, while meeting guidelines (see above)
• The submitted artwork must be appropriate for the location and event
• Artistic merit, originality, creativity, and appropriate for the event

Reproduction:

The City of Redmond reserves the right to reproduce accepted work through print, film or electronic media for documentary, educational and promotional purposes.

Artist Responsibility:

• Ongoing communication regarding evolution of design.
• Draft design sent to staff by July 15, 2024 for review
• Final design due by July 22, 2024
• Artworks must be painted during and completed by end of event at Downtown Park at 7 p.m. on September 19, 2024.

Disclosure:

• The City of Redmond reserves the right to alter the selection process or recommend non-funding should we deem these actions necessary.
• At the draft design review, if the artwork has deviated significantly from the original proposal, it will be decommissioned if not re-approved at the next Redmond Arts & Culture Commission meeting.