Scope of Work:

The mural will be located around entire outer surface of the Downtown Market ground storage water tank located at SE 5th St & SE Watula Ave/SE 3rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34471.

The exterior wall is approximately 20 feet high and 285 feet long. The tank wall is concrete with Loxon concrete & masonry primer.

The ground storage tank access ladder attached to the rear of the tank will not be painted.

There are no landscaping obstructions in front of the tank from SE 3rd Ave. and SE 5th St. There are trees around the rear of the tank near the parking lot. Trees do not prohibit movement around the tank.

Mural will be designated as a temporary addition to City of Ocala’s public art collection lasting at least five years per agreement with the City.

Mural design must be unique to this project.

Mural materials must be appropriate and water-safe for active concrete water tank. Materials also must be capable of withstanding Florida weather conditions such as high UV exposure, high humidity, high temperatures, heavy rain, high winds, etc.

Project proposal can provide optional community involvement and engagement component.

City will prepare the water tank surface prior to start of the mural. City will be responsible for applying a final clear, vandalism-proof topcoat.

Artist will be responsible for equipment rentals throughout project.

Only complete mural proposals will be considered. Any incomplete proposals or applications will be disqualified.

Theme:

The theme of this mural is Florida wildlife with focus on local Marion County flora and fauna.

Budget:

The City will provide an artist honorarium of $60,000.

The City will provide 50% deposit payment with signed contract, and a 50% final payment at the completion of the project.

Deadline:

September 12, 2024

Timeline:

Application deadline: 11:59 PM on September 12, 2024

Selection by: September 20, 2024

Anticipated start of work by: October 26, 2024*

*must be available for ground breaking ceremony on October 26 & 27 during FAFO Arts Festival. Start date subject to change pending availability.

Mural must be complete by: February 1, 2025

Application Requirements

Submission & Application Process:

Artists may submit one concept proposal via mail, email, or online. Only one method of submission is required.

Submit completed applications to:

                Address: City of Ocala, Cultural Arts, 201 SE 3rd St, 2nd Floor, Ocala, FL 34471

                Email: artinfo@ocalafl.gov

                Online: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=14010

Application requirements:

1. Artist/Art Collective contact and background information.
   1. Name(s)
   2. Address
   3. Phone Number
   4. Email Address
   5. CV/Résumé
2. A complete artist rendering or illustration of mural design/concept in .jpg format with a resolution of at least 180dpi. May submit one to three images of design for proposal. Must label all images with artist name.
3. A written description of mural proposal and overall project no longer than one page maximum. Optional inclusion of community involvement component.
4. Written description must include:
   1. Title of mural
   2. explanation of mural concept and overall design and how it relates to theme
   3. explanation of how mural design will contribute to downtown Ocala and local community
   4. maintenance requirements
5. A detailed project budget with specified materials.
6. Five to fifteen images of previous mural work, preferably most recent projects. Portfolio of work preferred if available.
7. At least one support letter.

Eligibility Criteria

Open call is available to any artist residing and working within Florida with experience in large public murals.

Must purchase a minimum of $1,000,000 of commercial general liability insurance naming City of Ocala as an "additional insured" for the duration of the project while on City property.