Mural at Caldwell Lounge for College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS)

North Carolina State University seeks qualifications from artists to create a mural in Caldwell Hall Lounge for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHASS). The mural will visually represent and celebrate CHASS's role in shaping responsible innovation through deep thinking, cultural understanding, and human-centered approaches to solving complex global challenges. The college envisions the mural as a source of inspiration and pride for students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors, while reinforcing a sense of community and contributing to NC State's collection of public art on campus. The mural will be prominently displayed on the west wall of Caldwell Lounge, a highly visible and heavily used common space with high ceilings, ample natural light and a welcoming atmosphere.

The total budget for this project is $40,000, inclusive of all costs associated with travel, research, design, materials, fabrication, installation, insurance and taxes. The project is located at 2221 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, NC, in the North Campus Precinct, and will be installed during Summer 2025. The selected artist will work through Campus Planning and Strategic Investment along with a selection committee that includes CHASS and Public Art Committee representatives, following normal design procedures and University guidelines.

Phase I submissions of qualifications are due by 5:00 PM on March 11, 2025. Submissions must include a required submission form, a one to two page letter of interest addressing selection criteria and conceptual approach, current résumé (no more than three pages), and up to 10 images of representative projects with an annotated list including title, media, dimensions, budget, and descriptive information. Three artists will be invited to visit campus on April 9, 2025 for interviews and site review, with a $1,000 stipend provided for travel expenses. Selected artists will submit sketch proposals by May 13, 2025, with final artist selection made no later than May 23, 2025. Questions should be directed to Amy Bullington at [email protected] or 919-515-8054. Pre-submittal questions must be submitted by March 6, 2025 at 5:00 pm.