[Call for Artists - Library Crosswalk]

Main Street Zephyrhills, Inc.

Application Deadline: 3/17/23  

Zephyrhills, FL - Main Street Zephyrhills announces a call for artists to complete a mural for the Library Crosswalk in downtown Zephyrhills! Main Street Zephyrhills is pleased to invite an artist to bring joy to quiet places in our historic district. This mural will be an attraction for visitors and a source of pride for locals. This mural will serve dual purposes of adding flare to a traditional crosswalk and being an identifier of a safe place for pedestrian crossing.

Minimum Qualification, Conditions and Requirements:

Those interested in submitting applications must show demonstrated experience in the execution of art projects from concept to completion, meeting a specific budget and timeframe and working in the public realm with public agencies. A combination of experience and creative design will be considered.

Artist are responsible for all arrangements and site preparations, including pressure wash of surfaces and applying primer and final sealant, costs, including delivery of equipment, and tools, as necessary to provide a completed and installed work. All additional costs must be included in the proposed quote. A complete work is considered to be installed in place and accepted by Main Street Zephyrhills Design Committee. All installations must be able to withstand central Florida sub-tropical weather conditions. Safety is crucial for the artist and general public. Artists are responsible to ensure a safe environment while their work is in progress. Artist must maintain liability insurance, sign liability waiver and hold harmless waiver as required by the City of Zephyrhills.

All artwork must be completed by. Payments will be made in 3 installations at commencement, in-progress and at completion. Artists will be required to provide W-9 at time of executing Art Award Agreement.

Application Process:

Complete Applications shall include:

1. Application cover sheet

2. Itemized Budget clearly defining costs associated with the project. The total cost shall not exceed $5,000.

3. Professional resume, previous work on display and location, current gallery affiliations, documented exhibits, etc.

4. Links to digital portfolios including examples of work, news articles, accolades, etc.

Selection Process and Schedule for Implementation:

All proposals will be evaluated by a Selection Committee as determined by the Main Street Design Committee, and approved by the Main Street Zephyrhills Board of Directors and CRA Board. Key criteria that will be used in selecting an artist include, but are not limited to:

• Exceptional quality, enduring value and maintenance
• Appropriateness to the site and environmental conditions
• Character, environment and history

Once an artist has been selected, they may be required to attend a kick-off meeting with the Committee and Friends of the Library Board.

Preliminary Schedule:                            DATES: 1/19/23-3/17/23

Call to Artists Issued: 1/19/23

Submission Deadline: 3/17/23

Notice to successful artists: 3/31/23

Kick-off meeting Library: 4/14/23

Concept 1st draft and revisions: 4/14/23

Finalize Artwork with Staff:4/28/23

Notice to Proceed: 4/28/23

Completion: 30 Days 5/31/23 Artwork to be completed within 2 Saturdays.

The Main Street Zephyrhills organization reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive informalities in any or all responses, to re-advertise, and to separately accept or reject any response and to award and/or negotiate a contract in the best interest of the organization.

Submission Deadline:

This required submittal must be received before 3/17/23 at 3:00 p.m. Include one (1) original set of all required materials, as well as digital files of each document. Materials are to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside "Main Street Zephyrhills Mural Proposal." Materials may be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested, hand-delivered or couriered. Return receipt is recommended. Address and deliver to:

Main Street Zephyrhills Attn: Erin Beasley 5335 8th Street Zephyrhills, FL 33542 Any questions can be submitted by email and directed to: Erin Beasley, Coordinator Director@MainStreetZephryhills.org

Professional Artists Proposals

Applicant Contact Information:

Please attach a statement as to your qualifications as a professional artist and include a resume/bio, images and descriptions of past work, particularly work placed in public places, and professional references.

Please briefly describe the following

Installation time required:

Maintenance or conservation requirements:

Artist maintains a $                  liability insurance policy

Please check the following items to indicate they are attached:

• Itemized Budget clearly defining costs associated with the project. The total award from the Main Street Zephyrhills shall not exceed $5,000.
• Professional resume, include any degrees held, previous work on display and location. current gallery affiliations, documented exhibits, etc.
• Links to digital portfolios including examples of work, news articles, accolades, etc.

Signature confirming that all information provided for in this application is true and correct.

Library crosswalk measurements:

59.5" up ramp (Library side) 89.5" center ramp (between lines) 64" down ramp (City Hall side)