Call to Artists!

CITYarts is looking for an artist or a team of artists to create a mural in collaboration with CITYarts and community youth on the exterior wall of the St. John's Recreation Center in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. The creative process will take place this spring/summer.

Project Description
Under the program Global HeART Warming, CITYarts intends to bring together community youth, former graffiti offenders, and seniors to paint a mural that celebrates nature and raises awareness of global warming. Starting in June, youth will sign up to work under the leadership of a professional artist to create a mural on the exterior wall of their community center. The creative process will include brainstorming workshops and painting the designed mural on the wall.

CITYarts' goal is to give youth an alternative to vandalism and violence; to build a bridge of diversity and unity between all members of the community, both young and old; and most importantly, to empower our youth to become active participants in shaping their own future while creating a mural they are all proud of.

To Apply, please submit:

1. 5 - 10 images of your recent work on slides, a CD, or a website link if applicable
2. A current resume
3. A one-page statement that outlines your thoughts & approach to the work specified
4. A self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of your materials

Deadline for submission: Monday, May 19th, 2008 at 6:00 pm.

Send materials to:

Jordan Taler, Design Coordinator
CITYarts
525 Broadway, Suite 700
New York, NY 10012

admin@cityarts.org

Review Process:

Stage 1. A panel of art professionals and community members will review the submissions and select semifinalists.
Stage 2. A time will be arranged for the semifinalists to meet at the CITYarts office with panel members. Possible themes will be explored and questions will be answered. Decisions on the selected artists will be made between May 21st and 26th, and announced thereafter.

Specifications:

1. The completed mural will enhance the exterior center wall facing the park.
2. The artist fee will be $10,000. There will be a separate materials budget.
3. The artist will be reponsible for designing the work inspired by the youth's art and leading workshops in the painting process and through the completion of the work.
4. FLEXIBILITY is important in the project. The artist must be open to change his/her design according to the panel's suggestions, as it is a collaborative project.
5. The final design will be decided after youth workshops at the end of June. Completion should take place before mid-September.
6. This is a WORK FOR HIRE project; the copyright is to be owned by CITYarts, Inc. as the author of the work pursuant to 17 U.S.C.S 201(b).

Questions:

Email: info@cityarts.org
Call: 212_966_0377