Open Call - Request for Qualifications: E. Gude Plaza Mural Project

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VisArts, with the support of Rockville Economic Development Inc. (REDI) and Promark Partners, invites professional artists to create a site-specific digital mural design. This project will reproduce an original artwork from the selected artist. The final design image will be printed on commercial sign material and installed on the facade of the Gude Plaza Storage Sense building at 1350 E Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850, facing Southlawn Lane. The final design will be provided to VisArts as a scalable, vector based file for large scale printing.


 


 


 

Eligibility 

This Request for Qualifications is open to artists living within Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. 

 

Budget 

  • Three artists selected to submit their mural designs to the Artist Selection Committee will each receive $1000. 
  • The artist selected to create the final design will receive $5000.

Process 

  • VisArts will bring together an Artist Selection Committee to review applicants’  portfolios and select finalists. The committee will be comprised of stakeholders and representatives from REDI, Promark Partners, and VisArts
  • Up to three finalists will be selected to develop more detailed proposals, including images and a narrative, following review of artists’ submissions and portfolios. 
  • The Artist Nomination Committee will recommend one artist to be awarded the mural project.

 

Project Timeline 

  • Request for Qualifications deadline: October 25, 2024 
  • Finalists notified by: November 1, 2024 
  • Presentation of  proposals to Artist Nomination Committee: November 15, 2024 
  • Selection of final design by Artist Nomination Committee: November 22, 2024 
  • Installation process: Spring 2025 
  • Ribbon cutting: Spring 2025 

ARTIST QUALIFICATION SUBMISSIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED BY 11:59 PM EST on Friday, October 25, 2024 

 

Application Procedure 

All materials must be submitted online in accordance with the instructions provided below. Hand-delivered or mailed submissions won't be accepted. Only online submissions will be considered for review. 

Learn more and apply at LINK Interested artists MUST submit the following materials to be considered: 

  • Up to ten digital images, including title, media, location, budget, and year 
  • Bio/CV 
  • Cover letter that includes how this project relates to your past work, your approach to this project, and the key themes and concepts driving your work. Include  your experiences with community engagement as it relates to your work. 
  • List of up to three recent public art commissions; include a reference/contact person, phone number, and email address for each project. 


Questions? Contact Karen Askin, Director of Community Outreach, at kaskin@visartscenter.org. 

 

About REDI

Rockville Economic Development, Inc. (REDI) is a public-private partnership that helps businesses launch, locate, expand in the City of Rockville, Maryland. Committed to economic development, REDI is proactive in its efforts to support existing industry and attract new businesses with the tools to get started in Rockville, and resources and guidance to existing businesses in the city. To learn more, visit: https://rockvilleredi.org/

 

 

About Promark Partners

Promark Partners is a privately owned, full-service real estate company. We are innovative real estate developers driven by value and high-quality results.  With a deep history in Washington Metro Area real estate, we take great pride in our diversified portfolio of owned and managed assets.

In 2018 Promark Real Estate Services, LLC and Vanguard Realty Group formed Promark Partners, combining decades of expertise, innovative thinking and environmentally responsible development.  Promark Partners is backed with the reputations and legacies of two companies moving to the future as one. https://www.promarkpartners.com/about-promark/about/

 

 

About VisArts 

VisArts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our mission is to transform individuals and communities through the visual arts. A hub for artistic exploration and social impact since 1987, VisArts brings people together through shared creative experiences, including: 

  • Critically acclaimed contemporary art exhibitions, programs + events 
  • Studio Artist and Emerging Curator programs 
  • VisAbility Art Lab and Accessible Arts Classes for artists with disabilities 
  • Award-winning art classes, camps, and parties for children and adults 
  • Community art workshops 
  • Art + Wellness programs 
  • Volunteer and internship opportunities 
  • The Rockville Arts Festival 

These inspire new ideas, encourage self-expression, embrace diverse perspectives, and celebrate the visual arts as fundamental to a connected community. 

VisArts is an active and important presence in the greater metropolitan arts community. We’re located in the heart of Rockville Town Square, a thriving gathering place for the neighborhood and surrounding cities. Rockville offers easy access to public transportation to Washington, DC via the Metro (Red Line), an excellent bus system, bike trails, and parking. https://www.visartscenter.org/

 

 
 


 



 


 


 

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