Call for Artists: Biola University Public Mural - Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Biola University is searching for an artist or artist team to complete a new large-scale public mural on its La Mirada campus. The artist should be prepared to create an outdoor mural that is at least 10 feet by 20 feet in scale. Thematically, the mural should be focused on depicting the diversity of God's Kingdom and should be consistent with Biola's Statement of Unity Amidst Diversity. Artists may choose to use biblical passages or themes as inspiration (such as the Great Commission, Revelation, gospel stories, parables, etc.). The mural should include representational figuration of some kind with culturally-diverse figuration, though artists are welcome to work within any representational styles or traditions. Christian iconography may be used, but is not required. Some degree of abstraction is welcome, but the work should be recognizably representational to a public audience.

The Artist Selection Committee will review submissions and select three semi-finalist artists or artist teams to tour the site and develop concept proposals. Each of the three semi-finalists will receive $2000 USD to develop and submit an Artwork Proposal. Following proposal presentations by each semi-finalist, the Committee will choose an Artist/Artist Team to commission. The chosen Artist/Artist Team will receive an award of $20,000 USD to complete the artwork. Budgets are to cover all costs associated with the commissioning of artwork, including but not limited to design, fabrication, any travel and accommodations, transportation, installation, photographic documentation, catalog documentation and an identifying plaque.

All applicants must be 18 years or older and U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants must also be willing to affirm Biola's Articles of Faith and Statement of Biblical Principles, Mission Statement, and agree to abide by its Standards of Conduct, Non-Discrimination Policy, and Sexual Misconduct Policy. Application requirements include contact information, statement of interest, artist resume/CV, a one-page Christian testimony, and no more than twenty JPEG images of existing artworks.