Emerging artists and mid-career artists are being asked to answer the call for artists to create a mural on the wall of the Wild Side space at the Two Rivers Gallery.
Located on the second floor of the gallery, the Wild Side is a family-friendly space open to everyone and mostly geared toward children.
It’s filled with creative books, building and sculpting toys, a light table and other activities that peak curiosity, learning through play and exploration.
The mural will be on display for a minimum of two years.
The goal is to reimagine the space and create a focal point that inspires the room’s design and aesthetic.
Artist Eligibility
This competition is open to emerging and mid-career artists or artist teams residing in Prince George and surrounding areas. An artist team must share the total commission awarded.
All individuals, representing the full diversity of the communities in relation to ability, age, gender, race and sexual orientation.
Selection Criteria
Artist’s proposals will be evaluated by the gallery’s selection panel on the basis of the following criteria:
Artistic merit of previous work
Ability of the artist to complete the work as outlined
Understanding of the brief
Budget
The selected artist or artist team will receive a project fee of $5,000 and additional support up to the amount of $500 for project materials. All project costs associated with this commission including but not limited to fabrication, consultation and management will be the responsibility of the artist.
Project Timeline
Deadline for applications is April 1 at 5 p.m. PST.
Award of commission is April 25.
Projected launch event is the first weekend of September
Artists who are thinking of applying and have questions can contact communications coordinator and graphic designer Roxanne at roxanne@tworiversgallery.ca or call 250-614-7800.
Applications must be submitted via email to roxanne@tworiversgallery.ca or copies sent by mail* to 725 Canada Games Way, Prince George, BC, V2L 5T1.
*Documents/ materials sent by mail will not be returned, only send copies.
