Mural Design – The Wintrust Mural Building
CIC is pleased to announce a call for artists to design a mural for the Wintrust Mural Building, highly visible from the iconic Interstate 90 (I-90). This project aims to celebrate CIC’s mission and the lasting impact of preserving affordable rental housing in Chicago’s neighborhoods. Interested artists should review the full Call for Artists informational packet here and may submit an application through the online form. This Call for Artists opens February 28 and closes April 3. Questions can be sent to mural@cicchicago.com.
We invite you to share this opportunity with your networks and encourage all interested artists to apply!
Online Form: Call for Artists: Community Investment Corporation – The Wintrust Building Mural
Additional Project Description
CIC will commission one artist to create a 3-panel mural design in a digital vector or raster format. No installation is required. The Call for Artists opens February 28 and closes April 3. CIC will then invite up to five finalists to submit a more comprehensive proposal and concept, and provide $1,000 honorariums to all finalists. Artist will be selected and notified in the third week of May, with project delivery due June 22. The selected artist will receive $9,000 to cover all artists fees. We hope that the mural design embodies the vibrancy of Chicago neighborhoods, the crucial role that everyday multifamily apartment buildings play in these neighborhoods, and the positive multiplier effect that improving properties and investing in neighborhoods has in our city.
Eligibility
This Call for Artists is open to artists aged 18 years and older of all disciplines and backgrounds. Artists who are new to the field of public art are encouraged to apply.
Due to the technical requirements of the deliverable, artist will need to be proficient in digital design and able to produce vector files of the final artwork. No installation is required.
Application Process
Artists must submit their Call for Artists application by April 3 at 11:59pm using this form: Call for Artists: Community Investment Corporation – The Wintrust Building Mural
Applications must include:
– Brief Personal Statement of Interest and Qualifications (limit 500 words or 4000 characters)
– Commitment or Connection to Chicago Neighborhoods (optional)
– High Level Concept: limit of 3-5 words
– Works Samples: image files or links to up to 5 relevant past relevant projects
– Work Sample Narrative: (optional) brief explanation or any relevant notes about the provided work samples
– Intent to submit proposal as a team: Yes/No
– Previous designs for The Wintrust Building: Yes/No
– Contact Information
– Name
– Email Adress
– Phone Number
– Website and/or social media links: Up to 3 links may be provided, though only 1 is required.
Selection Criteria
A panel comprised of CIC staff, board, community and artist representatives will review all Call for Artists submissions using the following criteria:
– Body of Work: Degree to which artist style, method, approach, and final pieces resonate with CIC’s panelists.
– Strength of Concept: Degree to which the 3-5 word phrase reflects CIC’s mission and impact and provides an inspiring launch pad for a potential project concept
– Connection or Commitment to Chicago Neighborhoods: Demonstrated connection or commitment to particular neighborhood or multiple neighborhoods, and that the mural would further amplify the work of local artists.
– Previous Experience: Demonstrated ability to execute this project. Please note, artists new to the field of public art are also encouraged to apply.
Timeline
– February 28 – Call for Artists opens for submissions
– April 3, 11:59pm – Deadline to submit Call for Artists response
– April 4 – 17: Submission review process
– April 18: Finalists notified
– May 3: Deadline to submit final design concept
– May 5-May 15: Final design concepts review process
– May 16: Selected artist notified
– June 1: Project update meeting
– June 22: Submission deadline
– June/July: Respond to needed adjustments identified during Wintrust and City of Chicago review processes
– Sept/October: Exact dates TBD. Mural design on display
Please note that some dates are approximate and subject to change.
Questions and Contact Information
Any questions regarding the CIC Call for Artists should be sent to: murals@cicchicago.com. You may also reach out to CIC at (312) 258-0070 or visit our website at cicchicago.com.
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