We're excited to announce a search for artists to paint a mural that celebrates our Equity Statement. We're asking for submissions that feel youthful and appropriate for a teen audience. Successful applicants are comfortable working with teen volunteers to complete the project. A jury to award $2,000 will be assembled in November, including teen library users and TCPL staff.

Teens who are interested in participating on the jury should contact Regina DeMauro, Teen Librarian, at rdemauro@tcpl.org.

See below for information regarding potential applications!

Timeline:

November 30, 2021: Entries due by 5pm
December 2021: Winning proposal announced
February 2022: Completion of mural

Location:

Back wall of the Tompkins County Public Library Teen Center behind the reference desk (for dimensions, see image below or download PDF).

Please submit all of the following:

• Full contact information
• Brief cover letter
• Title of proposed mural
• Description & sketch(es) of proposed mural
• 2-4 examples of painting/artistic experience (may not be a link to a website)
• Anticipated budget for materials
• Description of youth involvement/experience working with volunteers

Proposals will be selected based on:

• Sketch, concept description, creative vision
• Feasibility of project completion
• Quality of prior work
• Potential impact on our community

Eligibility:

Open to artists of all ages; youth, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled artists highly encouraged. Individual artists and groups welcome to apply. Applicants may submit multiple designs.

Please send or deliver entries to:

Tompkins County Public Library, 101 E. Green St., Ithaca, NY, 14850 c/o Regina DeMauro
rdemauro@tcpl.org

For questions or more info, contact

Regina DeMauro
Teen Services Librarian and Project Coordinator
(607) 272-4557 ext 274; rdemauro@tcpl.org
Caleb R Thomas, Ithaca Murals (607) 273-5242

Download a PDF of this call for proposals.