San Rafael Canal Mural

The Canal Arts nonprofit is managing creation of a mural for Summer 2024 on a building under construction at 3301 Kerner, being converted from offices to 44 units of permanent housing for homeless in Marin County by nonprofit Eden Housing. This prominent building is considered the gateway to San Rafael's Canal district, a community of approximately 12,000 mostly Latino immigrants in the heart of Marin County.

The theme of the project is the security of "Home," with reference to the cultures of the Canal. Artists selected for the project will be expected to engage with representatives of the community from concept to execution. The Canal Arts will select 2-3 qualified persons from the community, paid by The Canal Arts, to work with and learn from the selected artist(s). Scaffolding or lift will be provided by The Canal Arts, as well as on-site access to materials storage, cleanup, and toilets. The Canal Arts will create a video documentary of the project, made available to selected artist(s).

Submit six to ten digital images of past work, résumé (include Spanish proficiency), a mural concept for 3301 Kerner in both text and high-resolution images (2 elevations and 3D isometric), and examples of prior mural installations with exact locations and contact information of previous mural clients. The Canal Arts jury will select three finalists to complete a fully developed proposal. Two finalists will be awarded $1,000 for final development. The final selected artist(s) will be awarded a contract for $30,000 to create the mural (approximately 800 square feet). Artist(s) must provide evidence of liability insurance and furnish all materials and equipment other than the lift or scaffolding provided by The Canal Arts. The Canal Arts will provide all necessary permitting and approvals. For questions, contact [email protected] with subject line "3301 Kerner mural."