Quincy Square - Mural Art

The City of Bremerton seeks artists for mural(s) depicting the rich African American history of Bremerton with a focus on Quincy Jones and music. The mural(s) will serve as a capstone to Quincy Square. The intention is to showcase a group of artists with multi-cultural perspectives. The art selection committee will select 2 or more artists who will then work with the committee to create a final layout for the mural(s). The committee desires a final work which allows for interaction with the public, which may be accomplished through photo opportunities, lesson plans, or supplementary web resources.

The mural(s) will be site-specific installations for the exterior of the City-owned parking garage located at 405 Washington Ave, 4th Street. Artists may consider exterior surfaces on the 4th Street facing side of the garage. The space includes a large continuous space (approximately 725 square feet) on the west corner of the garage and 4 street level panels that vary in size but are approximately 110 square feet each. The scope does not include the horizontal facades between the garage floors, which are included in a separate call. The artist selected for that section will collaborate with the mural artists to ensure a cohesive design. Artists are encouraged to visit the site to understand the space and their needs for mural installation.

The total budget for the mural(s) project is $45,500 inclusive of all work including artists' fees, final design, wall preparation, insurance costs, studio and project administration, travel, fabrication, all materials, installation, equipment, and required documentation. The Selection Committee may select multiple artists and will allocate space and budget to selected artists during the project development phase. The final description of services and items to be provided is subject to negotiations with selected artist(s), with final approval determined by the City of Bremerton. Quincy Square is a project to reconstruct 4th Street between Pacific Avenue and Washington Avenue, with construction taking place in spring and summer of 2024 and dedication in fall of 2024.