08/28/2023
OPEN CALL for Artists:
Clark County Parks and Recreation Department’s Public Arts Office is seeking an experienced artist or team, to create an outdoor mosaic mural at the West Flamingo Senior Center, 6255 W Flamingo Rd, on the corner of Jones and Flamingo.
This project is open only to artists over the age of 18, who are not part-time or full-time Clark County employees or currently under contract for any Clark County Public Arts project larger than $50,000. Interested artists can apply by visiting the Clark County Public Arts website at :
https://tinyurl.com/ClarkCountyPublicArtCalls
The application deadline is Monday, September 25 at 11:59 p.m.
The selected artist (or Project Lead, if an artist team is selected) will be contracted with Clark County and will receive the project funding. The commission shall not exceed $10,000. This price shall cover all costs of the project including but not limited to artist's fees, travel, design, storage, materials, supplies, GSS anti-graffiti coating, etc. Social Security number or Federal Tax ID Number will be required as well as to have a current State and County business license.
The Mosaic should be a landmark and a source of community pride. Design should reflect the joy of life and community, be original, colorful, and thought-provoking. An artistic dialog with the West Flamingo Senior Center that strengthens the community will be created, and the artist’s engagement with the community should be reflected in the final design.