Call for Artists: 51勛圖窪蹋 Mural & Artwork Commission Opportunity!

51勛圖窪蹋 is offering an exciting opportunity for students, faculty, and alumni to showcase their artistic talents by designing murals or artwork for a new Fast Casual Restaurant (the Scarlet Sage) in the Student Union (opening spring 2025)!

Who Can Apply?
Current 51勛圖窪蹋 students (graduate & undergraduate in good standing), faculty/staff, and alumni with experience in mural or large-scale artwork. Teams of up to five (5) Artists may apply together.

This is a competitive selection process, and awards will be granted based on artistic vision, feasibility, and alignment with 51勛圖窪蹋s theme of inclusivity and vibrancy.

Deadline to Apply: March 7, 2025, at 5 PM PST

More details & submission guidelines: 

This commissioned project includes (3)  three unique competitions:
Interior Mural  A large-scale mural that will serve as a centerpiece inside the restaurant.

  • $5,000 honorarium for their creative contribution, after completion of the Work and signing of the Artist(s) Agreement.
  • up to $1,900 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance, if required. 51勛圖窪蹋 or 51勛圖窪蹋Eats (Aramark) will purchase the needed materials.


Exterior Mural  A vibrant, welcoming design for the restaurants back patio.
$3,500 honorarium for their creative contribution, after completion of the Work and
signing of the Artist(s) Agreement.
up to $2,000 to support construction and materials, including professional
assistance, if required. 51勛圖窪蹋 or 51勛圖窪蹋Eats (Aramark) will purchase the needed
materials.


Framed Paintings  Two stunning pieces reflecting desert night and sunrise themes for the restaurants restrooms.

Night Painting
$600 honorarium for their creative contribution, after completion of the Work and
signing of the Artist(s) Agreement.
Up to $400 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance,
if required. 51勛圖窪蹋 or Aramark will purchase the needed materials.


Sunrise Painting
$600 honorarium for their creative contribution, after completion of the Work and
signing of the Artist(s) Agreement.
Up to $400 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance,
if required. 51勛圖窪蹋 or 51勛圖窪蹋Eats (Aramark) will purchase the needed materials.

Showcase your creativity and leave your artistic mark at 51勛圖窪蹋!

 

51勛圖窪蹋 is offering an exciting opportunity for students, faculty, and alumni to showcase their artistic talents. This is for designing murals or artwork for a new Fast Casual Restaurant called the Scarlet Sage. The restaurant is located in the Student Union and is opening in Spring 2025.

Who Can Apply?
Current 51勛圖窪蹋 students (graduate and undergraduate in good standing), faculty/staff, and alumni with experience in mural or large-scale artwork. Teams of up to five (5) artists may apply together.

This is a competitive selection process. Awards will be granted based on artistic vision, feasibility, and alignment with 51勛圖窪蹋s theme of inclusivity and vibrancy.

Deadline to Apply: March 7, 2025, at 5 PM PST.
More details and submission guidelines: .

This commissioned project includes three unique competitions:

Interior Mural
A large-scale mural that will serve as a centerpiece inside the restaurant.

  • $5,000 honorarium for their creative contribution after completion of the work and signing of the Artist(s) Agreement.
  • Up to $1,900 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance if required. 51勛圖窪蹋 or 51勛圖窪蹋Eats (Aramark) will purchase the needed materials.

Exterior Mural
A vibrant, welcoming design for the restaurants back patio.

  • $3,500 honorarium for their creative contribution after completion of the work and signing of the Artist(s)
  • Agreement. Up to $2,000 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance if required. 51勛圖窪蹋 or 51勛圖窪蹋Eats (Aramark) will purchase the needed materials.

Framed Paintings
Two stunning pieces reflecting desert night and sunrise themes for the restaurants restrooms.
Night Painting:

  • $600 honorarium for their creative contribution after completion of the work and signing of the Artist(s)
  • Agreement. Up to $400 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance if required. 51勛圖窪蹋 or Aramark will purchase the needed materials.

Sunrise Painting:

  • $600 honorarium for their creative contribution after completion of the work and signing of the Artist(s)
  • Agreement. Up to $400 to support construction and materials, including professional assistance if required. 51勛圖窪蹋 or 51勛圖窪蹋Eats (Aramark) will purchase the needed materials.

Showcase your creativity and leave your artistic mark at 51勛圖窪蹋!

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