Call For Proposals
SRJC Petaluma Outdoor Mural Project
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Project Description
This outdoor mural will provide a visual representation of the dynamic and inclusive culture of Our House, the Intercultural Center at SRJC Petaluma. Located in the heart of Petaluma Campus, Our House is both a physical gathering space and a program designed to support students experiencing unjust barriers to college attainment. In theme and composition, the mural will reflect Our House’s vibrant student life and serve as a visual anchor to attract and welcome students and community members into the unique space.
Scope of Work
The mural will cover a significant area of a stucco exterior wall on John M. Jacobs Hall where the entrance to Our House is located (pictured below). The dimensions of this two-story area are approximately 30 feet in width by 30 feet in height. The stucco wall’s surface is multidimensional, with a bump-out bay of windows extending from the second floor of Jacobs Hall. The expectation is that this multidimensionality could be incorporated into the mural design, with imagery extending around first- and second-floor windows.
Proposal
Applicants are required to complete the online proposal form by Sunday October 3 which includes a 200-word minimum narrative statement that addresses the Selection Criteria enumerated below. This proposal should include the following:
1) artist/artist-team bio(s);
2) a quote of the payment you would charge to complete the mural, inclusive of materials;
3) a link to an online artist portfolio that includes high-quality/high-resolution images. (A link to an artist webpage or a Google Docs folder will suffice.)
Selection Criteria
• Established record of producing durable outdoor mural art, demonstrated through an artist portfolio that includes multiple photographs of mural-art projects.
• Portfolio shows evidence of thematic subject matter that reflects the diversity—culturally, ethnically, or otherwise—of Our House students.
• Artist bio(s) reflect unique identities and experiences that resonate with the student culture of Our House.
• Evidence of a community-oriented approach to artmaking and an expressed willingness to include SRJC students in initial brainstorming of mural concept and design themes.
• Preference will be given to local artists residing in Sonoma County.
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Timeline (Fall 2021)
| September 13-October 3 | Application opens |
| October 4-October 8 | Review of applications by SRJC Our House Mural Committee |
| October 11-October 15 | Finalist artist(s) are contacted and interviewed |
| October 18 | Applicants are notified of the results of the application process |
| October 19-November 14 | Design development period, which includes 1-3 meetings with students to brainstorm mural concept and design themes |
| November 15 | Design submitted to Our House Mural Committee for approval |
| November 15-November 19 | Our House Mural Committee meets with the artist(s) to confirm the design plan |
| November 22-December 17 | Mural painting occurs on days when weather, air quality, and district staffing permitting |
Selection Process
Proposals will be reviewed and selected by a committee comprised of an elected member of SRJC Student Government, the Our House program coordinator, and an additional member of the SRJC Petaluma leadership team.
