The Johnson City Public Art Committee is seeking proposals from artists or art teams for the commission of printmaking designs to be installed in downtown Johnson City using the wheatpaste technique. Installation will occur in the spring of 2025.
ELIGIBILITY: This opportunity is open to all professional artists over the age of 18 with previous relief printmaking experience. Artists must reside within a 100-mile radius of Johnson City. Refer to the Selection Criteria listed in the project RFP for additional requirements.
BUDGET: Seven proposals will be selected for the project, and each finalist will be paid a $500 honorarium for his/her finalized design and block carving. All selected artists will be provided with one 4’ x 2’ wood block for carving, but artists will be responsible for all other materials necessary to complete their work.
TEMPLATE: Download the Wheatpaste Printmaking Project Template to use as a guide when designing your artwork. Sketches for up to three designs may be submitted for consideration.
PROJECT THEME: As Johnson City has grown and changed over the years, the downtown especially has become a site for re-envisioning and repurposing of space and architecture. Artists are asked to research the Johnson City area to inform the image they design for the project, while considering how to visually interpret the theme of “re-envision”. Diversity in image is embraced for this project.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: December 18, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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This project is partially funded by the Tennessee Arts Commission.