The artist fee is $10,000, this is an all inclusive fee paid to the artist as work for hire.  The artist fee will be paid half upon signing the contract and half upon project completion.

3 semi-finalists will be selected from the Request for Qualifications and paid $300 to deliver a site specific design for the mural.  One artist will be selected to produce the mural.

The artist will have the freedom to use thier choice of artist materials and will be responsible for purchasing supplies with the artist fee.  The mural is to be painted onto a substrate material offsite and delivered to the kroger store by the artist.  Kroger will coordinate with professional installers to mount the mural in the store.

The selected site is Kroger #797 at 760 Newtown Springs Drive, Lexington, KY 40511.

1. A one page artist statement describing public art experience and interest in the project (optional but encouraged)

2. A current resume (required)

3. Up to 6 digital images of past murals with description of size, budget, year completed, location

We are committed to a policy of providing opportunities to people regardless of economic or social status, and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical disability. Any artist may apply.

Timeline

• Deadline for Artist Qualifications 1/25/2025
• Semi-finalist Notifications 2/5/2025
• Semi-finalist Proposal Due 3/7/2025
• Finalist Installation 6/30/2025

The submitted qualifications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of Kroger representatives. The committee will identify three artists as semi-finalists, who will be contracted to produce a site specific design. One artist will be selected for the mural commission.

Critical Selection Factors

• Artistic distinction

• Experience creating high-quality largescale murals

• Central Kentucky Residency

Compensation will be provided to the selected artist(s) at $50/hr with an anticipation of up to $35,000 for participation in the project. This wage includes the artist(s)’ time and effort for designing, painting, and working with students.

The artist will be provided with 40 Alumicore sheets, 4’ x 8’, along with mural paint and brushes, UV clear coat, and storage and protective materials.

The selected site is: RJ Coleman Underpass at 2190 Old Paris Rd, Lexington, KY. The mural will cover two spaces that are sized approximately 55’L x 12’H, with slight tapering on each end. The total area to be painted is approximately 1320 square feet. The mural will be painted on 40 Alumicore sheets, 4’ x 8’, and will be installed on the underpass after creation.

Timeline

• Deadline for Artist Qualifications January 18, 2025
• Artist Notifications January 29, 2025
• Artist and Student Artwork Creation Collaboration Spring 2025
• Mural Dedication at school May 2025
• Artist Installation June 2025

1. A one page artist statement describing public art experience and interest in the project (optional but encouraged)

2. A current resume (required)

3. Up to 6 digital images of past murals with description of size, budget, year completed, location

Artists must be 18 years of age or older. LexArts does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.

Selected artist must submit to a background check by Fayette County Public Schools. We are committed to a policy of providing opportunities to people regardless of economic or social status, and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical disability. Any artist may apply.

• • Deadline for Artist Qualifications January 18, 2025
  • Artist Notifications January 29, 2025
  • Artist and Student Artwork Creation Collaboration Spring 2025
  • Mural Dedication at school May 2025
  • Artist Installation June 2025

The submitted qualifications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of the students at Bryan Station High School, arts professionals, and community leaders. The committee will identify one or more artist(s) who will be selected to work with the students and create the mural. Individual artists or artist teams are encouraged to apply.

Critical Selection Factors

• Artistic distinction

• Experience creating high-quality largescale murals

• Experience or willingness to work with youth through the design and creation process

• Central Kentucky Residency

• Theme: All submitted artworks must relate to the LGBTQ+ Culture and experience in Lexington
• Mediums Accepted: We welcome a variety of mediums, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, photography, mixed media, and digital art.
• Artist Statement: Each submission must include an artist statement (up to 300 words) detailing how the piece is related to the LGBTQ+ Community. This statement should provide insight into the inspiration behind the work and its connection to the theme.
• Submission Format: Digital images of the artwork should be submitted in high resolution (300 dpi) along with the artist statement. Please include the title, medium, dimensions, and year of creation for each piece.
• Number of Submissions: Each artist may submit up to three artworks. A series of work may be submitted and will count as a single submission.

Artists must be 18 years of age or older, may work in any medium, and claim a personal connection to both Lexington, KY (now or in the past) and an LGBTQ+ community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, non-binary, aro/asexual, queer, and more). We welcome emerging and established artists.

We are committed to a policy of providing opportunities to people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate based on race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical disability.

• • Submission Deadline: January 30, 2025
  • Notification of Selection: February 28th, 2025
  • Artwork delivered to ArtsPlace: May 2nd – May 7th, 2025
  • Reception: June 2025 (date to be decided)
  • Gallery Hop: May 16, 2025
  • Artwork Pickup: June 30th – July 5th, 2025

Bio: Wylie Caudill is a Lexington-based visual artist and member of the LGBTQ+ Community in Lexington. Caudill is best known for his mural work and his floral designs. Caudill is recognized locally as the official artist of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, and through his collaboration with the University of Kentucky. Caudill was recently featured in a solo show at LexArts titled “Patterns in Bloom” in September 2024.

https://www.wyliecaudill.com

Mission: The Lexington Pride Center’s mission is to celebrate and empower the intersectional lives of LGBTQIA+ Kentuckians.

Vision: The Lexington Pride Center envisions a world free of marginalization, where every LGBTQIA+ person is safe to be who they are and love who they love.

Learn More https://www.lexpridecenter.org/

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