Call for Artists
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The Project
The City of Belton and the Public Arts Commission is seeking an artist or artists to conceptualize and fabricate a piece of permanent mural art along a Parks & Recreation trail in our community.
The trail runs under Interstate 49 and connects east Belton and the High Blue Recreation Center/Waterpark with the rest of our community. The trail begins on the south side of Wallace Park and travels west under I-49 along the south side of Menard’s to Markey Parkway (see Appendix 1 for dimensions of the tunnel and trail).
The goal is to have an original piece (or pieces of) artwork to unveil later this year. Note that the intended audience for the artwork is the community, including children.
The City of Belton is NOT SEEKING PROPOSALS. This Call is seeking artists wishing to be considered by the Belton Public Arts Commission for this project location. Artists will submit illustrations or photographs of pre-existing artwork if they are original and unique as part of the application process. Artists who have a conceptual idea may submit drawings or images of the proposed artwork as well.
Installation of the work as well as application of an anti-graffiti coating after artwork is complete must be completed no later than April 1, 2025. The art should be durable and require little to no maintenance. The artist should recognize the extreme nature of the weather in Belton. The location will be subject to wind, strong sun, and long winters.
We look forward to seeing your application and working with your as we bring more art to our community.
Mike Ekey
Assistant City Manager
MEkey@Belton.org // 816-892-1263
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