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REQUEST FOR ARTIST PROPOSALS
Stormdrain
Sidewalk
Mural Project
Summer 2019
Stormdrain mural designed and painted by Kanaan Kanaan. Mural located in downtown Tigard, OR
Call For Artists: Stormdrain Sidewalk Mural Project to Emphasize
Connection to the Tualatin River Description Tualatin Riverkeepers and the City of Tualatin seek artists to design and paint sidewalk mural(s) in
Tualatin, Oregon. The goal of these sidewalk mural(s) is to raise awareness of stormdrains as a
connection to Tualatin River water quality.
This artwork will work as a bilingual educational tool to remind the public that stormdrains drain directly
to the waterways we use in our everyday life as drinking water and for recreation. Stormdrains connect
urban areas to creeks, streams, and the Tualatin River in our community through a system of pipes,
drains, and culverts. They are located along streets and next to sidewalks and collect stormwater from the
surrounding impervious surfaces and direct it to nearby waterways. Stormdrains often blend into the
surrounding urban infrastructure and are often forgotten about. Our goal of this project is to bring
awareness of these important urban features and the role they play in water quality.
Selected artists will receive a commission of $750 and all materials and supplies will be supplied.
Designs are due by 5pm on June 14th, 2019. Selected artists will be notified by June 21st, 2019.
Mural installation will take place in the summer of 2019.
Specifications ● Designs should incorporate an environmental theme,
colors, and include the text: Drains to Tualatin River in
English and another language of artist’s choice.
Designs can also include images, icons, symbols, etc.
unique to the City of Tualatin and/or the Pacific
Northwest.
● Mural should be no more than 4ft. by 6ft.
Artist Requirements ● Submit a design proposal in PDF format on or before
5:00pm, June 14th, 2019.
● Attend and participate in at least two community
events in Tualatin.
● Attend three meetings with Tualatin Riverkeepers and City of Tualatin staff. One prior to painting
mural, one during painting of the mural, and a wrap-up meeting.
Selection Process Artwork will be reviewed and selected by a group of staff and community members. Evaluations will be
based on the following criteria:
1. Aesthetic strength
2. Incorporation of an environmental theme
3. Use of images, icons, symbols, etc. unique to the City of Tualatin and/or the Pacific Northwest
Timeline:
Call for submissions: May 2019
Final artist selection: Mid-June 2018
Pre-mural meeting: End of June
Painting mural and community events: summer 2019 (dependent on artist’s schedule)
Mid-mural meeting: TBD
End-mural meeting: TBD
Submissions
● Submit design proposals in PDF format
● Include a brief artist’s statement or bio
● Include a statement affirming your ability to attend and participate in at least two community
events in Tualatin and that you’ll be able to complete the mural by the end of the summer 2019.
● Submissions can be emailed to Ruby Buchholtz at [email protected] by Friday
June 14th 2019 at 5pm.
If you have questions or need assistance in submitting proposals please contact Ruby Buchholtz at
Tualatin Riverkeepers at 503-218-2580 or [email protected]
Tualatin Riverkeepers is a community-based organization that protects and restores the Tualatin River
watershed. We build watershed stewardship through engagement, advocacy, restoration, access, and
education.
Stormdrain mural designed and painted by Linda Dalal Sawaya. Mural located in downtown Hillsboro, OR
503-218-2580
tualatinriverkeepers.org
11675 SW Hazelbrook Rd Tualatin, OR
97062
