Call for Artists—Mural at 331 Broadway Bethlehem, PA 18015

Deadline to submit interest: January 20, 2025
Artist Finalist Notification: February 3, 2025
Request for Design: February 28, 2025
Selected Artist Notification: March 7, 2025
Installation: On or before June 30,2025

About the Project
Public Call for Mural Art

Total Project Budget:
$25,000

Budget Description:
One artist will be selected to paint a mural on the exterior of the building at 331 Broadway. The selected artist will be awarded $25,000 in two payments as a fee. The $25,000 stipend includes artist remuneration, design, materials, painting, installation, and community feedback sessions and workshops. This project is funded by a grant from The National Endowment for the Arts.

Project Details:
ArtsQuest recently received a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to facilitate a mural on the SouthSide of Bethlehem in an area that is designated as a “food desert” . “A food desert is an area that has limited access to affordable and nutritious food. In contrast, an area with greater access to supermarkets and vegetable shops with fresh foods may be called a food oasis.” (Wikipedia)

Scope of Work:
Artists will first submit existing art pieces for review and if selected as a finalist, will create an original art design and will reference the following parameters:

• Artist should reside in the Lehigh Valley (classified as residing in the counties of Northampton or Lehigh or the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem, or Easton, PA)
• Ideally would contain reference to the SouthSide Bethlehem community but is not necessary.
• Encompasses the importance of healthy eating and access to fresh food.
• Encourages a feeling of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Selection Information:
Members of the Broadway Mural Committee will make the selection. The Committee includes representatives from ArtsQuest, The SouthSide Arts District, the Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission, Lehigh University Arts Gallery, as well as local artists.

Application Requirements:
ArtsQuest is using Formstack for this public art selection process. The full application can be found at https://fest.formstack.com/forms/call_for_artists_mural_at_333_broadway_in_bethlehem_pa

There is no charge for artists to apply.  Each artist may submit 1 application. 

To be considered, submit the following information through the online form:

• Artist Bio
• Artist Statement
• Current Resume
• A statement of interest, no more than 500 words, that outlines how you might approach this project if selected and what materials you might use.
• A maximum of five images of completed works or projects with accompanying annotated image list giving image number, title of the work, medium, approximate dimensions, year of completion, project location, budget, commissioning agency and a brief description.
• A description of 1-3 community outreach and/or educational programs related to your mural. How can ArtsQuest facilitate engagement with your work for students and visitors? No more than 500 words.
• 3 professional references

Information Session:
An information session will be held via Zoom on Thursday, January 2nd at 4:30 p.m. EST for artists who want to learn more about the project from Review Committee members.

Topic: VisualArts visualartseducation@artsquest.org,’s Personal Meeting Room

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Meeting ID: 442 691 7841

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How to Apply:
Deadline to submit interest: January 20, 2025. Applications, resumes, images, and other materials must be submitted by midnight through the online application.

Images of site:

Description of site:
Exterior wall with white brick coat. Wall has two windows.

Billboard will be removed prior to painting.

Info Session on Thursday, January 2nd 4:30 pm on Zoom:

VisualArts visualartseducation@artsquest.org, is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89735821905?pwd=2UfkFHpGB4NFxCuBtIc3WdBmNX9vGX.1

Meeting ID: 897 3582 1905
Passcode: 832231

For further information, contact Lisa Harms, Senior Director of Visual Arts and Education, ArtsQuest at lharms@artsquest.org.