Burlington Mural Project

Agenda

12:30 – 1:00 Burlington Mural Project Overview Introductions LUNCH

1:00 – 2:15 Project Management & Budgeting 2:15 – 2:30 BREAK 2:30 – 3:45 Community Engagement 3:45 – 4:00 Q&A

Program Overview

Program Planning•  Program launched in 2015 following artist

consultation session •  Key program goals identified

² Overcome barriers to entry ² Variety of opportunities ² Professional development ² Ongoing project support ² Reflective of community

Community Storytelling

•  Open call to residents •  333 location suggestions; 114 unique locations •  Locations paired with relevant themes & stories •  All suggested locations & themes kept on file for

future consideration •  Periodically update list; return to community for

suggestions

Professional Development

•  Workshops •  One-on-one application review o Wednesday, July 6 at Burlington City Hall o Book session in advance

•  Project start-up meeting o Identify project needs o Mentorship o Logistics and installation planning

•  Online resources

Jury Process

Jury Process

•  Jury composition •  ‘Blind’ jury; two-phase process •  Phase One: preliminary design concept •  Phase Two: past work and qualifications

Scoring Criteria

Phase One Artistic Excellence 10 points Context 10 points Execution & Feasibility 5 points Phase Two Artwork Samples 10 points C.V / Resume 5 points

2016 Projects

Waterfront Parking Garage

Tansley Woods Recreation Centre

Application Process

Application Process•  Who can apply? •  Can I apply to more than one project? •  How about next year? •  Online applications

Application Package

1.  Application Form 2.  Mural Design Sketch 3.  Project Outline o  Dimensions; proposed materials o  Artwork concept statement

4.  Artwork Samples 5.  Image List 6.  Curriculum Vitae

Important Dates & Deadlines

Deadline Activity June 12 Mural workshop July 6 Application drop-in session (please book your

session in advance) July 25 Applications due By August 1 Successful artists selected; enter into a contract

with the City of Burlington August Project development; artists work with Public Art

Managers and mentors to refine designs, develop project plan and finalize artwork

August – September Mural production October Installation; unveiling

Thank YouFor more information Kim Selman T: 905-548-0111 E: kim@cobaltconnects.ca W: www.burlingtonpublicart.com

Burlington Mural Project