Call to Artists - Mini Murals in Uptown

Centerpieces is a public art program located in Centerville, Ohio in partnership with the Centerville Community Improvement Corporation (CCIC) and the City of Centerville.Submission DeadlineFriday, October 17, 2025 by 12:00 p.m. by email toFor security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address..OverviewThe City of Centerville, in partnership with the Centerville Community Improvement Corporation (CCIC), invites qualified artists to submit their credentials for consideration in creating several small-scale, “sticker style” murals in Uptown Centerville. These murals will be designed to be interactive when possible, encouraging visitors and residents to engage with the artwork and share their experiences.Unlike prior calls, artists are not required to submit draft designs at this stage. Instead, we are seeking qualifications and examples of past work to identify artists whose styles and experience align with the goals of this project.CompensationArtists selected for this project will receive a stipend (amount to be determined based on budget and scope). Lead artists are expected to manage the project and may employ supporting artists, ensuring fair compensation.Goals of the ProjectRevitalize Uptown with innovative, high-quality public artAttract residents, visitors, and businesses to UptownProvide opportunities for local and regional artistsEncourage interactive, photo-friendly installationsProject DetailsLocations: Five mural sites in Uptown Centerville will be selected by the CityInstallation: Late fall 2025Scale: Each mural will be “sticker style,” designed to stand alone as visually impactful, but small enough to invite close interactionMedium: Designs must be translatable to durable outdoor murals (e.g., acrylic mural paints or other approved methods)EligibilityOpen to all professional visual artists.While we strongly encourage local artists to submit designs or apply to be a mural painter, artists may be from any geographic location. Any related travel and/or lodging expenses must be covered by the artist.The Lead Artist must have experience creating murals and significant leadership abilities. This individual will be the team leader and will also work with the CCIC in ordering materials and overseeing the project.Supporting artists may assist in painting the mural under the direction of the Lead Artist. The Lead Artist is responsible for ensuring supporting artists are compensated for their work.Submission RequirementsInterested artists should submit the following materials:Examples of previous work (3–5 images of relevant past projects)Artist statement describing style, vision and approach to interactive/public artReferences (at least two professional references)Rough cost estimate or explanation of how cost is typically calculated (e.g., hourly, by square footage, by complexity)Availability for a late fall installation timelineResume/CV highlighting experience with murals or public artAny additional information the artist feels would be helpful to the selection committeeTimelineRFQ Released: September 26, 2025Submission Deadline: Friday, October 17, 2025, by 12:00 p.m.Selection Committee Review: October 2025Notification of Selected Artists: Late October 2025Final Design Development & Agreements: November 2025Installation: November–December 2025 (weather permitting)Submission InstructionsPlease email all required materials (as a single PDF or ZIP file) to:Kate Bostdorff, Communications DirectorCity of CentervilleFor security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.