Project Description
LexArts Inc. in association with the City of Lexington (Council District 6), seeks an artist to work with students at Bryan Station High School, throughout the semester, to design and paint a public mural on substrate material that will be installed on the walls of a railroad underpass.
Our goal is to select an experienced artist who will supervise, and work with students to design and paint murals throughout the spring school semester, to be installed on the railroad underpass at Old Paris Road in June 2025.
There is no application fee to enter.
Project Budget
Compensation will be provided to the selected artist(s) at $50/hr with an anticipation of up to $35,000 for participation in the project. This wage includes the artist(s)' time and effort for designing, painting, and working with students.
Project Materials
The artist will be provided with 40 Alumicore sheets, 4’ x 8’, along with mural paint and brushes, UV clear coat, and storage and protective materials.
Project Site
The selected site is: RJ Corman Underpass at 2190 Old Paris Rd, Lexington, KY. The mural will cover two spaces that are sized approximately 55’L x 12’H, with slight tapering on each end. The total area to be painted is approximately 1320 square feet. The mural will be painted on 40 Alumicore sheets, 4’ x 8’, and will be installed on the underpass after creation.
Timeline
- Deadline for Artist Qualifications January 18, 2025
- Artist Notifications January 29, 2025
- Artist and Student Artwork Creation Collaboration Spring 2025
- Mural Dedication at school May 2025
- Artist Installation June 2025
Application Guidelines
1. A one page artist statement describing public art experience and interest in the project (optional but encouraged)
2. A current resume (required)
3. Up to 6 digital images of past murals with description of size, budget, year completed, location
Eligibility
Artists must be 18 years of age or older.
Selected artist must submit to a background check by Fayette County Public Schools. We are committed to a policy of providing opportunities to people regardless of economic or social status, and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical disability. Any artist may apply.
Selection Process
The submitted qualifications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of the students at Bryan Station High School, arts professionals, and community leaders. The committee will identify one or more artist(s) who will be selected to work with the students and create the mural. Individual artists or artist teams are encouraged to apply.
Critical Selection Factors
• Artistic distinction
• Experience creating high-quality largescale murals
• Experience or willingness to work with youth through the design and creation process
• Central Kentucky Residency
For more information, please contact Nathan Zamarron at 859-255-2951 or nzamarron@lexarts.org