CALL FOR GRAFFITI ART/ MURAL PROPOSALS
DEADLINE TOAPPLY: 6PM Friday, May 23, 2014
Intermedia Arts’ is seeking proposals for new graffiti art and mural productions on three of the exterior walls
of our 2822 Lyndale Avenue South building in Minneapolis. Our goal is to provide more Twin Cities-based
graffiti artists with the wall space necessary to focus on their creative process, connect with their
communities, advance their career, market their work, and develop new audiences for their work.
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We welcome your proposals for individual or collaborative productions.
All proposals should include at least one Twin Cities-based writer or street artist as part of the team.
Intermedia Arts increases visibility and awareness of under-represented viewpoints and
communities, sparks dialogue and inspires social change. Productions with thematic connections
to these goals will be given strong consideration.
All painting on Intermedia Arts walls is by permission. If you choose not to submit an application for these
walls, you can still request space to paint anytime throughout the summer on our parking lot walls by
contacting our graffiti curator, JoJo at thegame@IntermediaArts.org.
How Does the 2014 Summer Production Season Work?
If selected, productions will be scheduled by
Intermedia Arts staff. Intermedia Arts would
provide you with the following resources:
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Assigned space on one of our most
prominent outdoor walls.
Access to 30 cans of Montana paint.
$300 stipend per selected team
Access to one tower of scaffolding for
use during production.
Production and planning meetings with
Intermedia Arts staff
Photo and description of completed
production on Intermedia Arts website
and inclusion in monthly E-Newsletter.
As a selected artist or mural team, Intermedia
Arts would require the following from you:
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Availability to complete production
between June 8 and September 30 2014.
The sooner it is completed, the more
exposure and viewing time!
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Sunday, June 8 would be a great day for
painting during Minneapolis Open
Streets.
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Access to your own paint and
scaffolding as necessary.
Intermedia Arts will NOT provide the following:
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Travel or lodging expenses
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Technical Design
 Print or design costs or services for
marketing materials
Intermedia Arts is Minnesota's premier multidisciplinary, multicultural arts organization. We thrive on pushing
the boundaries and definitions of artistic excellence. From graffiti art to performance art to digital
technology and spoken word, we work from the community up to unearth and enliven new and emerging
artists and art forms. Our programs do more than support the creation and presentation of art-they
challenge and explore the role of art in our lives. Intermedia Arts is a catalyst that builds understanding
among people through art. Our work inspires people to make changes in their lives and communities. By
stimulating civic dialogue and by giving voice to the issues and experiences of underrepresented
communities, we contribute to a stronger, healthier society.
Intermedia Arts 2822 Lyndale Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55408 612.871.4444
www.IntermediaArts.org
Info@IntermediaArts.org
2014 Summer Mural Production | Intermedia Arts
Submission Guidelines and Selection Process
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Incomplete proposals will not be reviewed. Your proposal must include the following:
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Intermedia Arts Cover Sheet (1-pg max)
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Proposed drawing or digital illustration for one of our exterior walls; please let us know which wall
you would like to paint
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1-3 Work Samples
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Optional: Bio/s of key project members (1-pg max)
ELIGIBILITY
Any individual, group or organization is welcome to submit a proposal to Intermedia Arts including graffiti
writers, aerosol artists, and street artists. All proposals should include at least one Twin CIties-based artist as
part of the team. We encourage collaborations between graffiti writers, graffiti artists and other aerosol
artists.
SELECTION PROCESS
Intermedia Arts programming staff and a panel of guests will review the submissions. All applicants will
receive a response following their review.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Proposals are evaluated according to the following criteria:
Artistic Quality:
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Does this production demonstrate artistic excellence?
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Does this artist have experience successfully presenting their work publicly?
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Does this artist demonstrate an ability to attract an audience and engage with their community?
Community Impact / Social and Community Change:
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How will this project engage audiences?
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How does this project respond to Intermedia Arts’ thematic goals through artwork created in and
with the community?
Ability:
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Is the production well designed, with reasonable expectations and a realistic timeline and budget?
QUESTIONS?
Contact Theresa Sweetland, Executive/Artistic Director
Email: TheGAME@IntermediaArts.org
Tel: 612-871-4444
SUBMIT TO:
MAIL, EMAIL or HAND DELIVER to:
Intermedia Arts
Attn: 2014 GAME Summer Mural CFA
2822 Lyndale Ave South, Minneapolis MN 55408
Email: Info@IntermediaArts.org
All painting on Intermedia Arts walls is by permission. If you choose not to submit an application for these
walls, you can still request space to paint anytime throughout the summer on our parking lot walls by
contacting our GAME graffiti curator, JoJo @ thegame@IntermediaArts.org.
Intermedia Arts 2822 Lyndale Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55408 612.871.4444
www.IntermediaArts.org
Info@IntermediaArts.org
2014 Summer Mural Production | Intermedia Arts
Proposal Cover Sheet
Contact Name (First, Last):
Organization/Group:
Street Address:
City, State, Zip:
Email:
Daytime Tel:
List the title of each of your work samples here:
Project Summary (please describe your proposed production in 100 words or less):
Which Wall Would You Like to Paint? (choose only 1): North Wall, Wall A and Aldrich
Proposed Production Date/s:
How did you hear about this call for artists?
*Nobody likes to be put into little boxes, but collecting demographic information helps us to know if we are meeting our
mission to support artists from a variety of different social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. This information is
confidential, and will NOT affect our decision about your proposal. THANK YOU for helping us to evaluate our program!!
Gender
Male
Female
Transgender
Age
Under 20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
Ethnicity
European
African
Native
Asian/Pacific
Chicano/ Latino
American
American
American
Islander
MultiETHINIC
Other
Arab/Middle Eastern American
Annual
Household
Under $25K
$25-35K
$35-45K
$45-55K
Over $55K
Income
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Intermedia Arts 2822 Lyndale Ave. South Minneapolis, MN 55408 612.871.4444
www.IntermediaArts.org
Info@IntermediaArts.org