Muralists Needed - Multiple City Projects - RFQ

The City of Clearwater is seeking professional muralists for multiple public art projects with budgets ranging from $5,000 to $30,000, with various budgets based on scale and scope of project. Applying to this call will add artists to the city's database, which will be used for selecting artists for future projects over the next year or so. The selected artist or artist team will be awarded a comprehensive contract and will be responsible for artwork design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, public presentations, meetings with City of Clearwater staff as necessary, identification plaque, and all related incidental expenses.

Clearwater is a vibrant coastal community of approximately 115,500 citizens located on Florida's Gulf Coast, approximately 30 minutes from both Tampa and St. Petersburg. The city enjoys immediate access to natural amenities such as the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, and cultural offerings from a variety of museums, galleries, concert venues and theaters. A selection panel consisting of Public Art & Design Board representatives, Clearwater Arts Alliance Board members, The City of Clearwater Arts and Cultural Affairs Manager, and others including local art professionals and community representatives will review artists' previous work and qualifications. Selected artists will be paid a stipend for their design proposals, with stipend amounts depending on the project.

Artists will be evaluated on artistic excellence as evident by submitted materials, professional experience, and compatibility with the architectural design, facility environment and values of the City of Clearwater. A blind juror panel will score artists based solely on their previous body of work in the first round. For the mural festival this year, extra points will be awarded to artists who are hyperlocal. This opportunity is open to professional artists residing in Florida, with experience with public art projects with a similar budget and scope preferred.