Overview:

Unique public art project seeking regional artists to design components of a mural. Submissions will be considered for a preliminary exhibition at a local gallery. Four artists will be selected for the exhibition to have their art permanently painted on site. 

Eligibility: 

Artists must reside in the South Coast region of Massachusetts; preference for New Bedford and Greater New Bedford residents. 

Artist must agree to participate in an exhibition at the end of January 2017, but also, the on-site painting of the design as part of the mural in Spring 2017 sometime between March and June. Dates and times can be adapted to your schedule, but you must be willing to paint. No mural experience necessary.

Submission Requirements:

1-3 Pieces for Entry will be accepted

Artist Résumé

See format details below for medium/mounting specifications

Design Challenge & Format: 

Design a CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATION OF A SAILOR'S VALENTINE in the shape of an octagon. Octagon must be 46" in width with a border of 5 1/2" on each side; in other words, your final piece should be a 46" wide octagon within a 57" x 57" square. 

Your work should be on paper or canvas (thick, durable paper recommended), and able to be mounted to wood board. Selected works should be mounted to pine, birch, or comparable board and cut to size. 1" thickness or more recommended. (Standard wood is available at Lowes, Home Depot or other venues.) It does not need to be mounted at the time of submission; if selected, it must be mounted for exhibition. 

Works do not need to be wired for hanging. We will be drilling holes into the back of the pieces for nails. Keep this in mind when you choose your medium. 

FOR EXAMPLES OF SAILOR'S VALENTINES: http://theantiquesalmanac.com/sailorsvalentine.htm

IMPORTANT: YOUR DESIGN SHOULD NOT LOOK LIKE A HISTORICAL SAILOR'S VALENTINE. INTERPRETATIONS THAT SHOW THE GREATEST AMOUNT OF INNOVATION, STYLISTIC ORIGINALITY AND A CONTEMPORARY SENSIBILITY WILL BE MOST VALUED. 

If interested, please email us at artparnewbedford@hotmail.com to join our mailing list for updates. Feel free to email us with your comments and questions. We hold regular project meetings that are open to the public. We will also be looking for volunteer painters in the spring for the entire project and would like to invite supporters to our upcoming outdoor reception.