UVA STORM DRAIN MURAL PROJECT CALL FOR ARTISTS 2020 - UVA Sustainability

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        C A L L F O R A R T I S T S 2 0 20

Inspiration

UVA's Storm Drain Mural Project was inspired by other projects such as Up Stream
Art, Blue Water Baltimore, and Drain SmART Arkansas, and by the following cities:
City of Thornton, City of Malibu, City of Sioux Falls, City of Pueblo, City of Keizer, and
the City of Richmond.

CALL FOR ARTISTS
Protect the Planet by Paige Dirksen
City of Fayetteville

  UVA Clean Water, in collaboration with the Environmental Stewardship
  Subcommittee, is calling for artists to express themselves through public art in
  the form of small-scale, storm drain murals. Artists are encouraged to
  aesthetically transform storm drains from functional infrastructure to engaging
  works of art. Through these murals, artists will highlight the importance of
  water quality protection and the positive impact we can all have in our
  community.

            WHY PAINT STORM DRAINS ?
  Storm drains lead directly to our waterways. Every time it rains, trash, oil, chemicals, and
  other pollutants on our streets are washed into storm drains and flow directly to local
  streams and rivers. Stormwater pollution can significantly degrade fish and wildlife habitat,
  our drinking water, and recreational opportunities. By painting storm drains we are
  reminding UVA and Charlottesville community members that our streets on Grounds are
  connected to our local streams and rivers.

ELIGIBILITY
                                                                                    This project is open to all UVA students,
                                                                                    staff, and faculty and Charlottesville
                                                                                    residents. Designs should remain within
                                                                                    the specified dimensions while being
                                                                                    bold, original, and demonstrating artistic
                                                                                    merit. When designing artwork, artists are
                                                                                    encouraged to consider the following
                                                                                    themes:

                                                                                    •   Stormwater Pollution: “Only Rain
                                                                                        Down the Drain”, "Drains to Creek"
                                                                                    •   Environmental Protection: protect
                                                                                        clean water for drinking, recreation,
                                                                                        natural habitat
                                                                                    •   Local Ecosystem: fish, wildlife, and
                                                                                        natural beauty

                                                                                    Designs should include a message or
                                                                                    phrase relating to one or more of the
                                                                                    above themes.
                               Ozark Mountains by Amber Perrodin & Olivia Trimble
                                                               City of Springdale

CRITERIA
Designs must adhere to the following criteria:
 Educational value; work should educate and engage residents on themes such as stormwater pollution,
 environmental protection, and/or local ecosystems.
 Aesthetic value; work should be pleasing and add beauty to the community.
 Proposed work must fit within the designated space and utilize all parts of the drain including the mouth of
 the drain and metal manhole cover.
 Design cannot contain business promotions or advertisements.
 Design cannot include any breach of intellectual property, brands, trademarks, or depictions of illegal activities.
 Design cannot incorporate any physical objects attached to drains.
 Design must be family-friendly.

Submissions
Design concepts must use one of the two attached templates and be submitted by March 2, 2020. Please be
mindful that designs are required to accommodate the specific drain locations. Artists must also submit a brief
description of their proposed mural design, explaining how the art supports stormwater pollution prevention.
Artists may visit the drain locations to gain a better perspective of the space. Submissions can be scanned and
emailed to jkw7dk@virginia.edu

SELECTION
SELECTION PROCESS
All submissions must be received
by March 2. A panel of judges
will select two artists by March 6.
All proposals will be evaluated
on artistic merit and unique
storm drain integration.

COMPLETION
PROJECT COMPLETION
If selected: April 17

   Artists will be notified by March 6
   if they have been selected and
   results will be posted on the UVA
   Clean Water Facebook page.
   Paint specialized for sidewalks
   will be provided in basic colors
   (white, black, red, yellow, blue).
   Artists can mix colors as needed.
   Basic brushes and containers for
   mixing will also be provided.
   Artists may want to bring their
   own unique tools and brushes
   but should do so at their own
   expense.
   Painting is scheduled for March 15
   -April 17. UVA will coordinate
   specific days and times with artists
   in order to receive safety training,
   and clean and prime storm drains
   for painting.
• All murals must be completed by
  April 17.

                   Storm Drain Kraken by Emily Chase
                                   City of Springdale

STORM DRAIN #1

 LOCATION
 Storm drain is located
 along Culbreth Road,
 between Ruffin Hall and
 the Hunter Smith Band
 Building.

DETAILS
Storm drain dimensions are
16ft 10in x 3ft 10in. Design
cannot extend into the street.

TEMPLATE

      STREET

      Mural design must incorporate the manhole cover. Design cannot extend into the street.

STORM DRAIN#2

LOCATION
Storm drain is located at
the southeast end of
McCormick Bridge, near
the intersection of
Newcomb Road South
and McCormick Road.

DETAILS
The mural will be painted on the
sidewalk space above the grated
storm drain. Designated sidewalk
dimensions are 8ft 12in x 5ft 4in.
Design cannot extend into the street.

TEMPLATE
   STREET

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    Mural design will be on the sidewalk adjacent to the storm drain (in yellow). Design cannot extend into the street.

•Application•
Name:

E-mail:

Title of design:

Please provide a brief description of the design and how it supports stormwater pollution prevention:

APPLICATION DUE: March 2, 2020
Artists will be notified of selection: March 6, 2020
All murals must be completed by: April 17, 2020
Please submit your original design by email to jkw7dk@virginia.edu

Terms and Conditions
Upon selection and final approval, the artist must be prepared to meet all stipulations with the University Office of the Architect. All finished work
shall be faithful to the drawings, design, and concept as approved by the selection panel. All designs submitted must meet the criteria and procedures
stated in this guidance. The University reserves the right to reject all proposals and to waive irregularities or informalities. The selected artists will be
required to adhere to safety training protocol. Entries that do not contain all of the required items or that are received past the deadline will not be
considered.