Pelona Vista Park has approximately 30 developed acres and includes ten lighted soccer fields, a fitness court, and a one-mile walking path. The park serves youth and adult soccer organizations, walkers and joggers. Murals will be painted on the two staircases that access the north fields. The themes for this project are health and wellness, sportsmanship, and community pride. Submitting artists should have experience designing and painting murals. Any necessary personal protection equipment for the safe completion of the project must be purchased by the artist.  The wall materials are concrete and cinder block and will be pressure washed, primered, and painted by the City in advance of the installation of the mural.  Upon completion, the City will also have an anti-graffiti coat applied to the mural. Applications will be accepted by artists residing in the State of California.

The all-inclusive budget for this project is $10,050.  The budget covers the artist fee, paint supplies, equipment rentals, and any other expenses incurred and arranged by the artist in association with the design and completion of this mural project.  Artist will be required to provide insurance and obtain a current City of Palmdale business license as outlined in the agreement, before beginning work on the project.

LINK FOR CITY OF PALMDALE BUSINESS LICENSE

Selected artist will receive a $450 stipend to submit a color sketch or digital image of the proposed artwork to scale. The proposals should reflect the project objectives, including theme and context within the project site, and should be respectful of the greater context of the community. Proposal design must take into consideration a small memorial tree, which is planted in front of the wall, as part of the composition. Proposed artwork must be family-friendly and cannot depict sexual conduct or sexually explicit nudity nor advertise any activity illegal under the laws of California or the United States.  The Panel will select proposals that best meet the City’s objectives for this project. The Public Art Commission reserves the right to contact artists prior to final selection for clarification or expansion of their proposal.

Important Dates:

April 15, 2025:                      Applications due

April 20, 2025:                      Review completed by Artist Selection Committee

April 23, 2025:                      Artists contacted

May 5, 2025:                         Concept designs due from selected artist

May 27, 2025:                       Public Art Commission meeting

July 17, 2025:                       Mural installation may begin

August 31, 2025:                  Mural to be completed by this date

The City of Palmdale is located in northern Los Angeles County and lies in the Antelope Valley region of Southern California.  The City is a High Desert community sprinkled with Joshua Trees and featuring quick access to state parks and monumental desert landscapes. The San Gabriel Mountains separate Palmdale from the Los Angeles basin to the south, providing relatively quick access to the cosmopolitan amenities of Greater Los Angeles.  These characteristics and more make Palmdale an ideal place to live, work, and play, with endless possibilities to enjoy the outdoors while hiking, biking, and running.

The climate in Palmdale is very hot and dry in the summer, and chilly to cold in winter, with snowfall possible.

ARTIST RESOURCES / PALMDALE COMMUNITY:

Links regarding the community and history of the Palmdale area:

·         City of Palmdale

·         Palmdale Public Art

·         Visit Palmdale

·         Discover Palmdale

·         Local History

Application Requirements

A complete application includes the following:

·         Artist’s resume

·         10 – 20 examples of artist’s previous work showing experience painting murals

·         3 professional references

·         Statement of interest about the project

Eligibility Criteria

The Panel will review and score submissions based on the following criteria:

·         Artists 18 years of age or older are invited to submit an individual or collaborative artist application.

·         Artist must reside in the State of California.

·         Encourage the highest level of creative engagement.

·         Select an artist whose past efforts have maintained a high level of quality.

·         Further the mission and goals of the Public Art Program and the City.

·         Identify the optimal approach that is suitable to the demands of the project.

·         Select an artist who will best respond to the distinctive characteristics of the site and the community it serves.

·         Select an artist who can work successfully as a member of an overall project team.