Request for Qualifications (RFQ): City of New Iberia Mural Project
Entry Deadline: ------ at 4:30 p.m. CST
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum: 5, Maximum: 10
Total Samples | Minimum: 5, Maximum: 10
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
The purpose of this program is to advance existing creative efforts to transform public spaces in our community and improve access to the arts for everyone. Our goal is to provide opportunities for local and regional artists. Participating artists will receive up to a $500 stipend upon completion of their work.
The selected artist will be commissioned to create an original mural that enhances the visual identity of public spaces in the City of New Iberia. The mural should celebrate the history and stories of South Louisiana, the City of New Iberia, and Iberia Parish, and contribute to the broader revitalization efforts along this important public thoroughfare for generations to come.
The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to identify artists with demonstrated experience in large-scale mural design and installation, as well as the ability to successfully manage a public art project in coordination with municipal partners, community stakeholders, and project engineers. Additionally, artists with a demonstrated practice of historical research and oral interviews as part of their public art concept and implementation process will be strongly considered.
SITE DESCRIPTION:
Each artist will be assigned a wall located on city-owned property or approved private property of varying sizes.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Letter of Interest (max 2 pages): Describe your artistic practice, interest in this project, statement of approach for this project, and relevant experience.
A professional résumé highlighting mural experience.
A minimum of five images/maximum of 10 images of past work (completed within the past seven years) that demonstrate the artist’s ability to complete mural projects of similar scale. Include titles, locations, dates, and brief descriptions for each project.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Applications will be scored on the following criteria:
Aesthetics: Alignment with the community and project vision.
Experience: Demonstrated ability to complete murals of similar scope, scale, and complexity.
Feasibility: Understanding project objectives, budget, and timeline.
Materials: Safe and durable for a public setting.
Availability: Ability to complete installation between -------------. Artists should be available to work in a concentrated manner over a 3-4 week period.
This opportunity is open to professional artists or artist teams with demonstrated experience in large-scale mural design and installation. Artists must be 18 years of age or older. Preference may be given to artists with a connection to New Iberia or the Acadiana region.
