CALL FOR ART

CALL FOR 2D Artwork

 
 

THIS CALL IS NOW CLOSED

The Marietta Arts Council is excited to present the return of the M2R TrailFest mural tour! This self-guided tour throughout Downtown Marietta will feature medium to large scale 2D artwork to be displayed for a minimum of one year. Be a part of this exciting public arts festival and celebration today!

UPDATE, APPLICATIONS EXTENDED: This application will close at 5pm on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

SHOW DETAILS: 

  • This is a juried exhibition, featuring unique mural designs to be painted or applied on various buildings in Marietta, especially along the M2R Trail between Lewis Park and Brown Park.

  • The exhibition is open to all artists.

  • Artwork will debut on May 7, 2022, to be on display for a minimum of one year.

  • There is no application fee to submit works for consideration

  • Artists are invited to submit a detailed concept design proposal. Concept designs will be reviewed by the selection committee, which will make recommendations for award of exhibition. Final approval of artists and artworks will be made by the Marietta Arts Council, the M2R TrailFest Committee, and the Marietta community.

  • All credentials must be submitted by email to mariettaartscene@gmail.com with a copy to Ginny Steinhauer at ginsteinhauer@gmail.com by 12:00pm EST on Friday, March 11th 2022.

Please note: All works must follow the guidelines for public art as set by the City of Marietta. No sexually explicit nudity, foul language, or violent imagery will be accepted.
Read the City of Marietta's guidelines on public art here.

CALENDAR: 

  • February 9, 2022: Announcement of RFP 

  • March 13, 2022: Design Proposals due to MAC by 5pm EST

  • March 14 - March 20, 2022: Review of proposals, clarifications,  and selection of finalists 

  • March 22, 2022: Selected artists contacted 

  • March 28, 2022: Applications to City of Marietta due 

  • April 4, 2022: Approved artists contacted 

  • April 25 - May 6, 2022: Installation of artworks

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: 

For this RFP, artists are invited to submit a single document in .pdf format only. This document must be labeled with the name of the artist/artist team and must include: 

  • Current contact information, including email address and phone number A current CV/artist statement and a brief bio on you/your art group 

  • A link to your professional website 

  • Images* of up to three (3) recent projects (up to a maximum of 5 images per project) including a written description of the size, title, and project cost 

  • Proposal for project: please be as detailed as possible, including up to three (#) photos of the artwork, installation requirements**, title, dimensions of work, space and power requirements, and artist statement about the piece. Artist signature shall be placed in a location that integrates into the artwork, in a space no larger than one square foot

  • A detailed budget, including artist fees, travel and installation needs, etc. as outlined in Section F. 

  • Names and contact information for two references (preferable for projects completed in the past five years) 

  • Your digital signature affirming that the work proposed is all original content and in no way is plagiarized from another artist