Project Description

LexArts Inc. in association with Red Mile Gaming & Racing seeks artists to create a vibrant public mural or art installation on the walls of the main interior Entry Way. Our goal is to commission proposals by three experienced public artists for the site with the expectation of realizing one of the proposals in the winter of 2023/2024. There is no application fee to enter.

Project Budget

The project budget is up to $20,000. The budget is all-inclusive to complete the mural or art installation including artists fee, travel, research, execution, insurance, taxes, site preparation equipment rental and materials.

Project Site

The selected site is Red Mile Gaming & Racing in Lexington, KY. The mural will cover three spaces that are sized approximately 20’x 20’, 20’x 20’ and 10’ x 20’. The total area to be painted is approximately 1000 square feet. Concept development will be addressed with finalists during the proposal stage.

Timeline

Deadline for Artist Qualifications                                       September 30, 2023

Artist Notifications                                                                 October 15, 2023

Site visit encouraged but not required.

Finalist Proposals Due                                                           November 25, 2023

Artwork Creation                                                                  January 2024

Application Guidelines (Incomplete Submissions will not be accepted)

Apply online through http://www.callforentry.org

·        A one-page artist statement describing public art experience and interest in the project (optional but encouraged)

·        A current resume (required)

·        Up to 6 digital images of past murals with description of size, budget, year completed, location.

For more information, please contact Nathan Zamarron at 859-255-2951 or nzamarron@lexarts.org 

Eligibility

We are committed to a policy of providing opportunities to people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate based on 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 artists, arts professionals, and community leaders. The committee will identify three finalists. The three selected finalists will have the opportunity to visit the site, meet with Red Mile Gaming & Racing Staff and LexArts. Finalists will be paid $500 upon delivery of a complete site-specific proposal including composition, concept statement, and process outlining budget and timeline for completion. A review of the final design will be conducted by the selection committee. One artist or artist team will be selected to realize their proposal.

Critical Selection Factors

• Artistic distinction

• Experience creating high-quality largescale murals

• Low maintenance, durability

• Contextual integration into the Red Mile Gaming & Racing facility.

The Committee is interested in a wide variety of creative solutions to the challenges of indoor public artwork. 

Request for Proposals: Site-specific proposals by three finalists

Successful proposals will be expected to provide:

• A written document expressing the conceptual framework and artistic point of view that will guide development of the project.
• One or more drawings of the proposed work of art; models are optional. Drawings and/or models should illustrate the conceptual relationships between the artwork and its environment.
• A timeline and budget (not to exceed $20,000) for production and installation.
• A detailed list of materials and construction requirements, with attention to issues of durability, maintenance, and public safety.

Application Requirements

Apply online through http://www.callforentry.org

- A one page artist statement describing public art experience and interest in the project (optional but encouraged)

- A current resume (required)

- Up to 6 digital images of past murals with description of size, budget, year completed, location

For more information, please contact Nathan Zamarron at 859-255-2951 or nzamarron@lexarts.org 

Eligibility Criteria

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. Artist must be able to legally work in the United States, be at least 18 years of age, and have successfully completed large outdoor murals in the past over 200 square feet.