ENID, OK - The Public Arts Commission of Enid (PACE) is seeking applications from professional artists to be considered for a community mural(s) located at the recently constructed Skate Park, located at 124 North 5th Street, the Southwest corner of 5th Street and East Randolph Avenue. The public art project will be installed on the East side of the buildings that border the Skate Park property.
The buildings that will be used for the mural(s) are as follows:
North Building: approximately 1,330 sq ft of painted hollow clay blocks
South Building: approximately 1,386 sq ft of painted corrugated metal.
The mural is intended to remain for a minimum of 10 years.
The commission encourages applications from artists who create colorful imagery with a focus on the demographics and interests of the audience, the Enid Skate Park visitors and their families.
The total project funds are not to exceed $48,000.00 for both buildings combined. The artist may bid the north building, south building or both.
PACE members and the Enid Skate Park Mural Committee will identify up to four finalists who will be invited to develop mural proposals. Each finalist/finalist team will be paid an honorarium of $750 for the development and presentation of a design proposal. There will be only one payment per team approximately thirty days after the presentation.
This opportunity is open to all artists regardless of age, race, class, national origin, creed, gender, gender expression, religious affiliation, physical or mental ability. The Public Arts Commission of Enid (PACE) encourages artistic diversity.
Applications will not be accepted after the deadline of May 15, 2021, 11:59 p.m. CDT.
The application package, which includes the Request for Qualifications (RFQ), quote form, business relationship affidavit, and non-collusion affidavit can be downloaded by going to www.Enid.org/PACE.
