JCCF Color the County Mural Program seeking mural submissions
Published: May 6, 2024 by Johnson County Community Foundation
Johnson County Community Foundation (JCCF) is now accepting entries for the Color the County Mural Program. The summer 2024 location will be at Tom’s Barbershop at 338 Marget Plaza in Greenwood, Indiana.
JCCF's Color the County Mural Program improves the cultural fabric of our community through public art. This year JCCF is adding a mural in Greenwood and will celebrate the work of art with a summer Community Painting Day where residents of all ages will help bring the mural to life. Painting supplies and refreshments will be provided.
The Foundation is looking for local artists, emerging artists, art students and creative community members interested in submitting mural designs for this year’s competition. No previous experience is necessary! JCCF is seeking one mural design and will award $1200 for the winning design, along with mural materials and the instruction needed to prepare for an outdoor mural installation. Selected winner will be responsible for coordinating efforts with the Foundation to complete the community mural in summer of 2024, including, but not limited to, mural prep work leading to the community painting day then mural touch-ups and completion afterwards.
DESIGN CRITERIA
Design Content: Successful designs are bright, colorful and appealing to both pedestrians and viewers in vehicles. To be classified as artwork and to avoid inadvertently violating signage ordinances, design should not include logos, phrases or branding for any business, product, good, activity, service or private interest. Since location is public and visible to viewers of all ages, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, designs must not include nudity, suggestive poses, hate speech or imagery that any group might find obscene, obensive or morally shocking. Political, religious or memorial artwork is also unacceptable.
Design Application: Selected design will be applied using exterior paint and a clear-coat graffiti block directly on the location surface. The application method of the design is not limited.
Design Format: You may submit your concept as a hand-drawn design or digital file (.jpg or .pdf). Submission must show the art by itself and as a mockup on the building.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Deadline: No later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 17th, 2024
Entry Fee: No entry fee is required. If you wish to make a donation to JCCF’s Arts and Culture Fund, we appreciate all contributions.
Entrant Information: Each entry must be accompanied by a separate entry form available at www.jccf.org/mural-program/
Submission Location: You may hand deliver, mail or email your submission(s).
- Hard copies must be hand delivered or mailed to:
- Attention: Mural Design
Johnson County Community Foundation
398 South Main St. / P.O. Box 217 Franklin, IN 46131
- Digital copies must be sent to Joe Morris: joem@jccf.org
DESIGN SELECTION
The Judging Panel is composed of volunteer community members and JCCF partners. Panelists will review the entries and select the finalists based on the following considerations:
- Artistic quality and strength of concept
- Contemporary relevance and appropriateness for our time
- Architectural, geographical, socio-cultural and historical context
- Originality and uniqueness
- Suitability to the surrounding neighborhood
Download entry form and guidelines below:
Visit www.jccf.org/mural-program/ for more information. Direct questions to Joe Morris.
