Pictured above a current tunnel 3d sculpture installation.
CALL FOR ARTISTS
Downtown Lebanon, NH Tunnel
Public Art
Invitation:
The Lebanon, NH Arts and Culture Commission also known as Lebanon
Artways, is looking for artists to design, create and paint a public art mural in
the newly renovated Downtown Lebanon Pedestrian Tunnel. The Tunnel is
located beneath Hanover Street and the Lebanon Mall, with entrances near
Goss Logan Insurance (western entrance) and the Ledyard Charter School
(eastern entrance).
Design Challenge:
Individual artists or teams of artists are encouraged to apply, as are artists
who live in or near the Upper Valley. Artists are encouraged to select themes
related to Lebanon’s history, geography, natural environment, and
recreational activities.
The tunnel is 350 feet long and the walls are generally 18 feet in height.
Installations and murals can be on the walls within the tunnel, with the
exception of the granite stones on the eastern end. Artwork should exist
within the physical structure of the tunnel and be no longer than 25 feet wide.
Finished artwork will be owned by the City of Lebanon. The murals should be
made with materials/paints to withstand outdoor public display and
consideration of the four variable seasons of New England weather, and
should be able to survive approximately 10 years. They are not expected to
be permanent, and the City of Lebanon reserves the right to remove and or
paint over the artwork at any time. Any modifications to finished artwork will
be done in consultation with the artist.
Juried Process:
Artists will be welcome to tour the tunnel prior to submission and we ask that
any questions be submitted by August 21, 2023 to
Kristine.Flythe@LebanonNh.gov. Following the artists self-tour, artists may
complete an online Intent-to-Submit form, which must be received by the
Lebanon Recreation, Arts, and Parks Department by 5:00 pm, August 28, 2023.
The winning designs will be chosen by September 18, 2023. Artist’s mock-up
designs will be on view to the public during the Arts & Culture meeting on
Tuesday, September 25, 2023.
Schedule
- Public Release of the Call for Artists – August 8, 2023
- Artist submission of questions to recreation
Kristine.Flythe@LebanonNH.gov – August 21, 2023
- Due date for official intent to submit an art installation design – August 28,
2023
- Due date for physical mock-up of installation design – September 11, 2023
- Design winner’s announcement – September 18, 2023
- Public viewing of designs and selected winner’s – September 25, 2023
- Painting & Installation Window – September 22-October 27, 2023
- Unveiling of new Installations – October 28, 2023
Technical Assistance:
Juried winners will be eligible for technical assistance from the City of Lebanon
regarding facility and features of the tunnel. However, winning artists/teams
are expected to create their artwork and be the primary painters of their
winning designs.
Winners Receive:
- An award stipend, to be determined, plus an additional
reimbursement for materials & installation expenses.
- Technical assistance as noted above.
- Exposure in a scenic, well-traveled, pedestrian tunnel.
- A plaque at the Tunnel identifying the artist(s) and their contact
information.
- Inclusion in on-line promotions.
- Active engagement with social media audience.
- Regular press releases to local and regional media outlets.
- Recognition at an Unveiling Celebration.
“Ironwood Tree” – Current Tunnel installation
https://lebanonnh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18167/2023-Call-to-Artists-LebTunnel-
The Mascoma River Greenway 