City of Revere Point of Pines Underpass Mural RFP

The City of Revere is seeking artists for a mural commission at the Point of Pines Underpass. Successful art will have an immediate visual impact, be welcoming, positive, intriguing, and engaging to individuals of all ages including families with children. The commission is open to all types of art including representational work which celebrates the unique history and culture of the city of Revere as well as bold, abstract and modern art.

Revere is a city with rich history located approximately 5 miles from downtown Boston. Founded as North Chelsea in 1846, it was renamed in 1871 after American Revolutionary War Patriot Paul Revere. In 1914, the Town of Revere was incorporated as a city and has a population of approximately 62,186 residents. Revere Beach is the first public beach in the country. The mural surface has a 48 percent slope heading in from the pines and a 53 percent slope heading into the pines.

$20,000 has been approved for artwork. The selected artist(s) or team(s) will be awarded a comprehensive contract. The artist will be responsible for artwork design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, and all related incidental expenses. Artists will be evaluated on artistic excellence as evidenced by conceptual sketch, professional experience, and compatibility with the architectural design, budget and timeline. This opportunity is open to professional artists nationally with prior experience in exterior mural painting. Submission requirements include a color sketch of proposed design, professional resume including 3 references, and a minimum of three (3) images of previous work samples (maximum 6). Work samples must be finished works and not conceptual sketches. Entry fee is $5.00.