The Canal Arts nonprofit is managing creation of a mural, Summer 2024, on this building, now under construction, being converted from offices to 44 units of permanent housing for homeless in Marin County by nonprofit Eden Housing:

This prominent building is considered the gateway to San Rafael’s Canal district, a community of ~12,000 mostly Latino immigrants, in the heart of Marin County. The theme of the project is the security of “Home”, with reference to the cultures of the Canal. Artists selected for the project will be expected to engage with representatives of the community, from concept to execution.  This mural joins and complements a previous mural by The Canal Arts, Bienvenidos al Canal, for the building, which will be relocated from the west elevation, shown here, to the south elevation:

Scaffolding or lift will be provided by The Canal arts, as well as on site access to materials storage, cleanup and toilets.

Exterior wall colors:

Our projects are community-engaged. The Canal Arts conducts art training and practice with Canal families and will select 2-3 qualified persons from the community, paid by The Canal Arts, to work with, directed by, and learn from the selected artist(s). Artist selection will be by The Canal Arts' jury.The Canal Arts will create a video documentary of the project, made available to selected artist(s).

Application Requirements

Please submit the following items 

1. Entry fee.

2. Six minimum to ten digital images of past work, for each artist

3. Résumé (include Spanish proficiency) 

4. 3301 Kerner mural concept, in both text and high resolution images, 2 elevations and 3D isometric (see site plan)

5. Examples of prior mural installations, exact locations and contact info of previous mural clients.

All materials must be submitted online, via the CaFÉ™ website (www.callforentry.org).

Instructions on how to format images to CaFÉ™ specifications can be found at https://www.callforentry.org/uploading-images-audio-and-video-files/. Assistance in using the CaFÉ™ system is available here: https://www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/.

Selection

The Canal Arts jury will select three finalists from initial submittals to complete a fully developed proposal. Two will be awarded $1,000 for final development of their submittal. Final selected artist(s) will be awarded a contract for $30,000 to create the mural. Mural area: ~800 sf. Selection of artist(s) will be based upon the quality of the submittals, regardless of location of the artist(s). 

Considerations 

- Address questions to thecanalarts@gmail.com, subject: 3301 Kerner mural

- Design a work that fits well with the context of the building and the Canal community

- Selected artist(s) will enter into an agreement with The Canal Arts.

- Artist(s) shall provide evidence of liability insurance.

- Artist(s) furnish all materials and equipment other than access lift or scaffolding provided by The Canal Arts.

- The Canal Arts will provide all necessary permitting and approvals.

- If a team of artists applies, submit example art and qualifications for each artist, and name the lead artist.

Eligibility Criteria

This project is open to all artists. The City of San Rafael and The Canal Arts are committed to building a public art collection that represents a broad diversity of artists. The selection panel is interested in artists who can demonstrate the concept of Home, and an expression of the cultures of the Canal community visually.