Artists Wanted For Maplewood Murals

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - The Springfield Avenue Partnership (SAP) is seeking artists for two public art murals for installations at the Hilton Branch of the Maplewood Memorial Library, located at 1688 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood and Maplewood Fire Station #2 located at 249 Boyden Avenue.

According to their website, the SAM Public Art Initiative is one of many programs aimed at enriching and revitalizing Springfield Avenue. The focus of the mural project is to enhance the vibrancy of Springfield Avenue by offering the public an opportunity to encounter artistic expressions offering a new ways to experience the Springfield Avenue business district.

Interested artists can obtain the Library RFP here and the Fire Station RFP here and should plan to submit the required materials by Friday, April 12.

A selection committee comprised of creative professionals, community members and representatives from the SAP will choose the finalists based on their mural proposals and the SAP will have final approval of mural designs. The artists chosen to paint the murals shall receive an honorarium of up to $2,000. The artists also will be reimbursed up to $750 for materials and supplies.

The SAP is the district management corporation of the Springfield Avenue Special Improvement District, a self-governed entity that funds itself primarily by a special tax assessment on commercial properties within the improvement district. The SAP’s vision is to create a stable, diverse, friendly commercial district that provides for the needs of the local community, draws strength from the municipal amenities on Springfield Avenue and brings new visitors into the district.

For more information please contact Springfield Avenue Partnership, District Manager, Julie Doran, at districtmanager@springfieldavenue.com or 973-763-6011.

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