Call for Artists - Planter Murals
The Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area (BIA) is a not-for-profit community agency, formed and funded by local commercial property owners and tenants. As one of Toronto’s oldest BIAs, we work in partnership with residents, community groups and organizations, other BIA’s, and all three levels of the government to create a vibrant and thriving business community that attracts shoppers, diners, tourists, and new business. The Cabbagetown BIA also strives to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work to the world, from wall murals to live performances and more.
Objectives
The Cabbagetown BIA has 5 large self-watering terra planters that are frequently hit by graffiti. They are also bright red, which stands out and is opposed to The Cabbagetown BIA's general branding. This is a call for mural artists to paint 1 planter (of the 5) with a new mural to bring added vibrancy and branding to the streetscape and deter future vandalism.
Deadline to Apply: Friday, July 12, 2024
Theme
The mural should be vibrant and representative of the Cabbagetown community. The mural should be colourful, bright, and complement the streetscape, but keep green at the forefront when possible. Themes, objects, and messaging that could be conveyed/shared through the mural include, but are not limited to:
Cabbagetown history
Victorian architecture and historical homes
Flourishing gardens
Diverse community life
Diverse small businesses
Street signs
Local attractions, such as Riverdale Farm, Riverdale Park, St Jamestown Cemetary, and Allan Gardens
Cabbages
Submission Requirements
Complete this Google Form, also linked below.
Include examples of past work/link to portfolio
Click Submit
Compensation
All-inclusive muralist fees will be $850 plus an additional $100 to help subsidize the cost of materials. Fees are paid after the window is completed and covered in anti-graffiti coating by the artist(provided by the BIA). Artists need to submit an invoice for their fees.
Commitment to Diversity
The Cabbagetown BIA is committed to creating a diverse environment. The program seeks to engage individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds, including women, visible minorities, new Canadians, LGBTQ peoples, Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, and people from different faith and religious orientations.
Project Timeline
Friday, July 12 – Deadline for Submissions
Monday, July 22 – Successful Artist Contacted
Wednesday, July 24 – Contract Signed
Sunday, August 4 – First Round of Design Sketch Due to bia@cabbagetownto.com
Sunday, August 11 – Final Digital Design Due
Friday, August 9 - Deadline for the BIA to Prep the Planter Surface (they will be buffed/sanded and primed)
Friday, August 23 – Deadline for Mural to be Completed and Painted with Anti-Graffiti Coating
Planter Specs
Approx Surface Area: 27 square feet
