Specifications include, but are not limited to:. Seeking an artist interested in designing and painting a new mural, which will be the next installment of our Commercial Way Mural Corridor project in Redwood City “Portal” will be the theme of the mural. The theme is intended to inspire artists to create their depiction of a portal that transports the viewers to another time, place, or mindset The “portal” theme plays off the alleyway’s use as an entrance or path into this area of downtown Redwood City. The alleyway requires vehicles to head directly toward this wall, before the roadway curves. Budget: $10,000 for artist fee, design, materials, fabrication, and installation. $300 RFP artist stipend. Location: The site is the rear/side wall of 2658 Broadway (Pickled/RockSalt) in Redwood City, CA. The wall is approximately 45′ x 20′ (900 sq ft) and is located along Commercial Way alley. This wall, for the most part, has a single viewing perspective, which gives artists the ability to play with depth, shadow, or trompe l’oeil, if so desired. Viewers will be on foot or in vehicles directly facing the wall. During business hours, there may be vehicles parked in front of the wall. Several other murals are installed along Commercial Way and adjacent walls, with more planned. Eligibility: Must have designed, painted, and completed at least two murals Must be legally able to work in the United States Given covid-19 travel restrictions, artists must be within driving distance to Redwood City Redwood City council staff and their relatives and family members are ineligible Redwood City does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, economic status, or gender identity Artist Evaluation Criteria: The selection committee will use the following criteria to evaluate eligible artists: quality, creativity, & uniqueness of past work proven ability to execute ability to communicate through art
