Optical Illusion Outdoor Mural

Silverthorne Arts and Culture is seeking an artist to create an outdoor mural with an interactive quality based on optical illusion. The mural will be located in a high-traffic area near the theatre, Pavilion, and green spaces around the Blue River, serving as a primary place for artistic expression and community gathering.

Artists must submit 1-3 color conceptual renderings of the proposed artwork and 1-3 relevant examples of work depicting their intended artistic style. The selection committee seeks work that is multi-cultural and diverse, welcoming, relaxed and natural, creative and progressive, playful and colorful, and adventurous and energized. Selection criteria include suitability of design for site, aesthetic quality, broad-based interest and appeal for all ages, and quality of the artist's previous works. Diversity in content is encouraged; art may be representational or abstract. Art may not contain advertising, logos, copyrighted images, or political, commercial, religious, or sexual themes. Designs should be picture-based rather than word-based, with any text incidental to the design. Artists may include their name, signature, website, hashtag, and the year (2019) in the design.

The selected artist will receive a $7,500 stipend as full compensation for design, creation, and installation. Payment will be made as a 50% deposit upon contract signing and 50% upon completion. The artist must use high-quality exterior paint that will withstand outdoor elements for a 3-year period, with sealants or anti-graffiti applications encouraged. The installation deadline is October 23, 2019. Entry fee is $10.00. Submit 2-6 images of work samples.