Downtown Simcoe is set to become a canvas for some amazing artists.
Starting in Spring of this year, a collaboration project will see see three large murals erected in Simcoe’s core
Andrew Gunn is coordinating the project, and he said that this is an ideal time to beautiful the outside of buildings.
He also adds the layout of Simcoe’s Downtown makes it ideal too, due to it’s compact nature.
The first project will take place at Riversyde 83, with Virgina Lucas talking about the proposed work of Artist Meaghan Claire Kehoe.
Riversyde will also be opening up the other side of their building for a local artist.
Another location will be at 4 Peel Street.
The exterior wall of the second floor will be transformed with another mural by Meaghan Claire Kehoe, complimenting her first piece at the Riversyde 83 site.
Internationally-acclaimed artist Andrew Lewis has been engaged to design a massive new mural on the south side of the Salinas Bakery building at 85 Norfolk Street South.
This new work of art would cover approximately 1500 square feet and serve as a true landmark for both downtown Simcoe and Norfolk County.
But Gunn is hopeful that this will just be the beginning.
If you are a local artist, here is all the information you need to know.
FEES
• The artist selected will be paid a total of $6500
REQUIREMENTS
• Entries must be received before noon on Monday, February 22nd
• Insurance and safety requirements are the responsibility of the artist and must be
provided upon request
ELIGIBILITY
• Priority will be given to artists based in southwestern Ontario, particularly those in Norfolk County. We are committed to supporting the arts in our community
APPLICATION PROCESS
• Colour images of the design must be provided
• Installation dimensions: as described above, the available brick wall is 220 square feet,
and artists are encouraged to develop a free-space design that does not have set
boundaries. Artists can explore the brick space around the window
• Along with the design, artists should provide a CV with complete contact information and highlight previous experience painting outdoor murals
• Submit entries by email to Virginia Lucas at vilucas@kwic.com
• Please use ‘Riversyde 83 – Mural’ as the subject line of your email
• We encourage interested artists to contact Virginia Lucas by email or phone for additional images that may assist with the development of the design (phone contact: 519.410.5928)
SELECTION PROCESS
This call for artists is being administered by Riversyde 83 in collaboration with Andrew Gunn
Consulting and young & free press.
A committee will review the submitted applications and make a recommendation to the Board of Directors of Riversyde 83 for their approval.
All entrants will be notified of the results.