Petaluma Calls For Artists For Black Lives Matter Mural

PETALUMA, CA — The Petaluma Public Art Committee put out a call this week for Sonoma County artists who wish to respond to the Black Lives Matter movement by taking part in creating a collaborative mural in Petaluma.

Sixteen artists and/or art collectives will each be awarded a stipend of $800 to paint a collaborative Black Lives Matter temporary street mural on Fairgrounds Drive in front of the Petaluma Public Library.

Each artist will be commissioned to paint an individual letter in their own style. Black artists and artists of color are strongly encouraged to apply and artists and muralists from Sonoma County are particularly encouraged to apply.

The call is open to all artists and creative professionals. Artists younger than 18 must have an adult sponsor to sign the artist agreement if they are awarded the project. A small selection panel of diverse community representatives will select 16 artists and five alternates for the project.

Timeline

• Aug. 2: Application deadline is at 9 p.m. Pacific Time
• Aug.3: Awarded artists announced and letters assigned
• Aug. 6: Deadline for artists to submit their sketches for the mural
• Aug. 9: Painting of the Black Lives Matter mural

How To Apply

Submit an application at petalumapublicart.slideroom.com. As part of the application, artists are asked to provide a brief statement explaining their interest in creating the mural, and up to five examples of their previous artwork.

Contact City of Petaluma Planning Manager Heather Hines at hhines@cityofpetaluma.org with any questions about the project. For technical difficulties uploading an application, contact SlideRoom customer service directly at support@slideroom.com.

Rules

Selected artists will be asked to submit a concept sketch before the installation date. Organizers ask that artists avoid using branded logos, foul language or any other content not appropriate for families.

Selected artists are responsible for using their $800 stipend to supply their own approved paint and materials.

Petaluma Public Art Committee

The Petaluma Public Art Committee works with local, regional and national artists to bring permanent and temporary artworks that build the visual identity and reflect the diverse and exciting environment of the City of Petaluma. Through its Percent for Art Program, the City provides opportunities for artists to create original works of art that comprise Petaluma's collection of permanent and portable artworks.

Artists who wish to be considered for public art opportunities associated with construction in private development projects, contact Steve Huss at shuss@cityofpetaluma.org.