Call For Artists - Skatepark Mural Project

CLOSED FOR SUBMISSIONS

OVERVIEW

The Granby Public Art and Town Parks Committees invite local artists (including high school students) to add some color and flare to the non-skateable surfaces of the skatepark (for example the sides of ramps and rail features).

The overall theme of this project is skateboarding culture and lifestyle. We are open to all creative ideas but would like to remind artists that this is a public space, so artwork needs to be appropriate for all ages. Accent areas will be painted orange. We’d love to see some concepts that include the color orange (incorporated in whatever way, and as little or as much as you envision) to provide cohesiveness between the various artworks.

There are 6 different individual spaces and one long space that will be split into 4 sections. Up to ten artists in total will be selected. Please see mock-ups and measurements below. Artists may submit sketches for multiple locations.

SCHEDULE

May 28: Deadline for Artist Submissions

June 1: Notification of Selected Artists

June 5: Spaces will be cleaned and primed by committee volunteers.

June 12-14: Artists begin painting Monday, June 12 at 9AM and need to be completed by Wednesday, June 14 at 5PM. 

June 21: Art will be available for public viewing on National Go Skateboarding Day

RULES

• No profanity or nudity allowed. Finished artwork should match your submitted sketch.

• Artists must complete artwork during designated work days (June 12-14).

• Artists must provide their own art supplies and paint.

STIPEND

Stipends vary depending on location size and will be paid at completion of the project on June 14. 

Locations 5, 6: $400

Locations 1, 2, 3, 7 (A-D): $500

Location 4: $600

AWARDS

Upon completion, the two committees will vote on their favorite murals and winning artists will be awarded. 

1st Place: $750

2nd Place $500

3rd Place: $250

APPLY

To apply, you must e-mail a sketch of intended artwork to PAC@townofgranby.com to be considered. Please include the following information in your email:

• Name

• Phone

• Mailing Address

• Artwork Location Selection (Artists may apply for multiple locations, but need to submit a sketch for each location)

• Sketch

Deadline: Sunday, May 28, 2023

MEASUREMENTS

Below are photos, measurements and mockups of the locations that will be painted.

Location 1: Peak Rail 15’4” wide, 21” tall (from ground to peak)