The Town of Advance, Indiana, in collaboration with Boone County government and the Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC), invites artists and/or artist teams to submit their qualifications to create two vibrant and interactive murals to be installed in key locations within the town. These murals will enhance the visual appeal of Advance and create focal points that celebrate the town’s charm and community spirit.
ELIGIBILITY: Artists who are age 18 or over, live in central Indiana, and are U.S. citizens or otherwise legally able to work in the U.S. Preference may be given to artists who live in Boone County, Indiana.
ARTIST FEE: $30,000 (for 2 murals), all-inclusive
DEADLINE: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 8:00 am (EDT) by email receipt.
Project Information
- Town Hall mural: The mural will be the south-facing wall of the Town Hall, which measures approximately 12’x12’. This prominent location ensures high visibility. Artists are encouraged to create a mural that is both colorful and interactive, drawing attention and inviting engagement.
- Park Building mural: located on the concessions/restroom building at the Advance Park, a site that serves as a gateway to outdoor recreation and community events. This mural should celebrate the natural beauty of Advance and the recreational spirit of the Parks Department. Artists are encouraged to design a mural that integrates elements of nature, sports, and/or community activities.
The Advance Mural Selection Committee is particularly seeking artists who have created public art, large-scale works, or exterior projects and/or have experience working in a community process.
Once the qualifications materials are received from interested artists, the Selection Committee will review the applications and make recommendations for an artist to commission. The artist will then develop a specific design proposal based on interaction with the Selection Committee and discussions with the community.
Project Timeline
The project will follow this timeline:
- September 13, 2024: Release of Request for Qualifications
- October 2, 2024, 11:00 a.m.: Applicant Q/A via Teams. Register here.
- October 17, 2024 – 8 am: Deadline to apply.
- November 1, 2024: Application review.
- November 4, 2024: Applicant notifications.
- December 18, 2024: Concept designs due.
- Dec. 19, 2024 – Jan. 31, 2025: Design refinement.
- February 7, 2025: Final design approvals.
- April 30, 2025: Project completed
- May 31, 2025: Final billing submitted
How to Apply
Please apply via email at hello@betterinboone.org and include the following information:
- Subject Line: “Advance Mural Projects”
- Applicant Information: Name of artist, and/or team name(s), contact address, contact email, contact phone #, social media handles/info
- Professional Bio, Resume or CV: No longer than 3 pages
- Work Samples: Provide up to 5 images of past work that best represent your experience, style, and ability as it relates to this project. In addition, you may also submit up to 3 additional images of any other work (large scale or otherwise) that best represents your work over the past 10 years. Please include a list of the work samples with as much information about each of the samples as possible (include name/title of piece, location, medium, process, dimensions, year completed, cost/price/commission amount, and any other pertinent information).
QUESTIONS? Contact Molly Whitehead, CEO – Boone EDC, at molly@betterinboone.org