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PROJECT
Community Frameworks is seeking an artist(s) to create site specific original artworks to beautify the walls and community spaces of Sinto Commons Apartments. Sinto Commons Apartments is a newly planned four-story, 47-unit affordable housing building located one mile north from downtown in the Emerson Garfield Neighborhood, located at 509 W. Sinto Ave. Spokane, WA 99201.
INTENT
The vision for this project is to beautify the walls and spaces of Sinto Commons apartments with exceptional quality and enduring art located in prominent public spaces within the site. We aim to enhance residents experience and quality of life through art. The project has twelve potential locations throughout the building for art pieces and murals. The spaces are the following:
Community Room
• South wall between windows
• East wall
1st Floor Entry
• The 1st floor staircase the wall facing the elevator.
• Two story walls going up to second floor.
1ST Floor Corridor
• North wall
2nd Floor entry
• Two walls on the side of the vestibule entry.
• Corridor
3rd & 4th floor
• Game room
• Reading room
• Walls facing elevator
• Corridors
The project work in two phases. Phase 1 will include the Community Room, 1st and 2nd floor. Phase 2 includes the 3rd and 4th floor.
PROGRAM PILLARS
The Sinto arts project is built upon community belonging and creativity. We have identified the following pillars that can be considered as topics and inspiration for the project. The pillars are identified as:
CULTURE
DIVERSITY
FAMILY
NATURE
TRIBAL HISTORY
RIVER
HOME
In developing art concepts, artists are encouraged to explore these pillars, various art mediums, incorporate one or more of the pillars, and explore contextual relevance for individual locations.
HOW TO APPLY
Artists interested in this project must prepare and submit the following:
• Letter of interest, no more than one page length, which explains your interest in the project. Please include your name and contact information.
• An artist resume/portfolio with contact information and accomplishments. If submitting as a team, please submit a resume for each team member.
• A budget for the proposed mural including which materials/mediums will be used.
• Proposals are due on November 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Proposals received after the due date may not be considered for this project. Please submit complete application by to Jennyfer Mesa, Housing Developer, jennyferm@communityframeworks.org
AWARD
A maximum of $10,000 for Phase 1, and $8,000 for Phase 2 Commission for the artist(s) selected to realize their work.
For more information or questions related to this project please contact Jennyfer Mesa, Housing Developer, jennyferm@communityframeworks.org
HOW TO APPLY
Artists interested in this project must prepare and submit the following:
• Letter of interest, no more than one page length, which explains your interest in the project. Please include your name and contact information.
• An artist resume/portfolio with contact information and accomplishments. If submitting as a team, please submit a resume for each team member.
• A budget for the proposed mural including which materials/mediums will be used.
• Proposals are due on November 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM. Proposals received after the due date may not be considered for this project. Please submit complete application by to Jennyfer Mesa, Housing Developer, jennyferm@communityframeworks.org