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City of Norfolk, Virginia Public Art Program Seeking Artists

 

Norfolk Arts and the Public Art Program are looking for artists for four different opportunities to create public art:

 

 

The Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library art planning committee wants artwork to tell the story of the rich culture and history of Campostella and make a statement about the people that live here and their contributions to society. The budget is $125,000 and the deadline for artists to apply through www.submittable.com is 2:00 PM, May 3, 2019.

 

The Norfolk Public Art Summer Program wants to hire two artists to work with teens in the Emerging Leader Program to create public artwork around Norfolk. The artists will develop a permanent art project for either the Lakewood Music & Dance Center or for a city police station. Artist will be paid $25.00 per hour to work ½ days between June 24 and August 9.  The application deadline is April 20, 2019. Apply at www.norfolk.gov

 

The Elizabeth River Trail Larchmont public art planning committee is looking for public artwork that is refreshing, welcoming, inclusive, contemplative, and perhaps mystical. The budget is $50,000 – half from the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation and half from the City.  The deadline for artists to apply  through www.submittable.com is 2:00 PM, April 18, 2019.

 

The International Association of Firefighters wants to commission an artist to create a mural to bring attention to the Norfolk headquarters Local Chapter 68.  The budget is $6,500 and the deadline for artists to apply at www.norfolkarts.net is April 29, 2019.

 

 

For more information about these opportunities and how to apply go to https://norfolkarts.net/local-opportunities/

 

 

 

Karen Rudd, Manager

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