Hotel Mural RFQ - LexArts

LexArts Inc. in association with Deseo Capital Management seeks artists to create a public mural on the side and front faces of a future lifestyle boutique hotel on Harrodsburg Road in Lexington, KY. This artwork will create a visual landmark within the community. The organization seeks to commission proposals by three experienced public artists for the site with the expectation of realizing one of the proposals in spring 2021. There is no application fee to enter.

The project budget is $25,000, all inclusive to complete the mural including artist's fee, travel, research, execution, insurance, taxes, site preparation, equipment rental, and materials. The mural will cover three spaces sized approximately 26'x26', 4'x26', and 13'x26', for a total area of approximately 782 square feet. The selected site is an existing hotel undergoing extensive interior and exterior renovation to convert it to an upscale boutique hotel.

Submitted qualifications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of artists, arts professionals, and community leaders to identify three finalists. Finalists will be paid $1,000 upon delivery of a complete site-specific proposal including composition, concept statement, and process outlining budget and timeline for completion. One artist or artist team will be selected to realize their proposal. Critical selection factors include artistic distinction, experience creating high-quality large-scale murals, low maintenance and durability, and site-specific design. Artwork creation is scheduled for March 8-19, 2021. Contact Nathan Zamarron at [email protected] or 859-255-2951 for more information.