French Language Mural at Scott Middle School
As part of the Louisiana Division of the Arts (LDOA) Percent for the Arts Program, Acadiana Center for the Arts (AcA) is seeking proposals from local artists for the Public Art in Schools Mural Grant Program.
The goal is to bring hands-on enrichment to school arts programs by engaging with students in the French Immersion program and then working with students by installing public art of lasting value at the selected school.
Info
This mural project will incorporate Scott Middle School’s new tri-language school slogan, Scott Middle School… Where Cultures Unite, Minds Soar and Imaginations Ignite, primarily in the French language (…où les cultures s’unissent, Les esprits s’envolent, et les imaginations s’enflamment) but can incorporate both the English and Spanish (…Donde las culturas se unen, las mentes se elevan, y la imaginación se enciende) translations. The shortlisted submissions will be voted upon through engagement with immersion students at Scott Middle.
Scope of Work
The artist selected through the RFP process will be responsible for a single impactful artwork measuring approximately 25ft x 15ft long at Scott Middle School. The overall project will meaningfully incorporate the written phrase into a mural as well as the engagement of students in the creation of the final piece.
Location
Scott Middle School, 116 Marie St, Scott, LA 70583
Artwork & Material
Artists are required to create original artwork and use professional grade paints. The Artist must ensure proper sealing depending on the material and texture of the wall.
Fee
The successful applicant will be awarded $3,000 for the design and implementation of the project. There will be an additional $3,000 available for supplies, materials and any additional support to complete the mural. The artist will receive 50% of the fee at the beginning and 50% at the conclusion of the project. Supplies and materials will be reimbursable.
Eligibility
- Be 18 years of age or older by submission deadline
- Be a resident of Acadiana’s 8-parish region (Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion)
- Be an emerging artist, qualified as someone who has 5 years or less of professional artistic experience
- Be able to complete the mural by October 31, 2024
Project Timeline:
- RFP Opens for submission: August 23, 2024
- Deadline for RFP submission: September 16, 2024
- Notification date: Late September
- Mural completion: October 31, 2024
Click here to download the template of the CV that we will require.
For technical support or other questions relating to this RFP please contact Anna Kojevnikov, Community Development Manager, on anna@acadianacenterforthearts.org.
