PIE Gate 12 Mural Project: Airside Curved Walls

OVERVIEW:
The PIE Gate 12 Mural Project is a partnership between Creative Pinellas and St Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE), with a goal of having a Pinellas County Artist create a welcoming art experience for visitors as they arrive on the ramp outside at the Gate 12 area at St Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE).***

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***Please note: Airport will prepare smooth, pressure wash and prime wall before artist starts work.

PIE Gate 12 Inside Wall Curves at End Image 2

Curved Walls Mural includes:

Outside of Hallway Wall ($10,500 + up to $2,000 for paint supplies)
Gate 12 outside wall – to edge 35 feet 11 inches to end with rounded corner and 50 feet to end including rounded corner / 7 feet 9 inches tall (due to curb) Inside of Hallway Wall
Gate 12 inside wall – 39 feet and 5 inches wide and 8 feet high

The following will also be included in the prep for the project:

Airport will prepare smooth, pressure wash and prime wall before artist starts work
Onsite Storage for supplies during the project
Lift on Site for duration of project (if needed)

Art Goals:
This project goal is to create an inviting first impression for all those traveling to and from the Tampa Bay area. Gate 12 is a walkthrough space on the outside of the build and becomes the first thing visitors see as they arrive. It is a chance to welcome travelers to their Florida destination and highlight the award-winning beaches, nature, culture, and arts in the Tampa Bay area.

This call is open to Pinellas County based artists. In an effort to build a stronger representation of the diversity of artists and Tampa Bay Area community, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)muralists, LGBTQ+ muralists and women muralists are strongly encouraged to apply.

This is part of a 2-piece mural project being created at Gate 12, with the other piece being a large exterior wall to the right of this mural. While these are two separate murals, we would like the two pieces to feel complimentary to each other and will look to the artists to see how this could be achieved, while still creating unique pieces in their style.

If selected all artists, must pass a 10-year criminal background check and will be fingerprinted to gain security clearance for the project.

Artist Information Session:

Artist will have an opportunity to meet with Creative Pinellas and the airport to learn about the project and to ask any questions they may have during the application period.
Click Date to Register for Zoom meeting:
Artist Info Session#1 : Friday, July 15 | 11:30am-12pm
Artist Info Session #2 : Thursday, July 2 | 3:30pm-4pm

Location Information:
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
14700 Terminal Blvd #221, Clearwater, FL 33762

Application Information:
Each eligible application submitted between July 5, 2022, to Aug 1, 2022, at 5pm will be reviewed by a panel of made up of a combination of a Creative Pinellas Representative, PIE Representatives, a Pinellas County based Mural Artist, Art Curators, or other members of the Arts community. Artists will be notified no later than August 15, 2022. If you are not selected, you will also be notified at that time.

Upon notification, the artist will receive detailed measurements and photos of your specific location and will have the opportunity to meet with airport representative and make an in person visit before starting your 3 Design Mock-Ups. At this time, you will also need to complete 10-yer criminal background check and fingerprinting before submitting the 3 Design Mockups for review.
After site review, security clearance, and meeting with PIE Partner, the artist will complete three (3) Mural Design Mock-Up proposals for approval from Creative Pinellas and PIE Representatives. The three Mural Design Mock-Up proposals should be submitted no later than September 15, 2022. Creative Pinellas and PIE Partner Representative will have up to 14 days for approval.

Call To Artists Important Dates*:

Call for Entries Open: Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Call for Entries Close: Monday, August 1, 2022
Selected Artist will be notified by August 15, 2022
Security Clearance application submitted when award accepted – must be submitted no later than August 24, 2022
Artist/ PIE Partner Meeting: within 1 week of selection date
Three Mural Design Mock-Up plans must be submitted by: September 15, 2022
Approved no later than: October 3, 2022
Earliest Possible start date: will be reviewed with artist, but earliest start date could be any time after October 14, 2022
Final walk through: No later than December 12, 2022
Touch Ups (if needed): 3 days to complete touch ups after walkthrough
Final Payment: 30 days for final payment

*All dates are tentative and subject to change

Budget:

The artist or artist collaboration stipend mural location will be:

Mural #2 Airside Curved Walls: $10, 500
A paint supply budget for Mural #2: up to $2000
A lift will be provided through Creative Pinellas (if needed)
Airport will smooth, pressure wash and prime walls before artists starts work.
Parking will be provided to all artists at PIE throughout the on-site paint process

Payment Stages:

First Payment of $500: at the sign of contract and approval of security clearance
Second Payment of $1000: upon the approval of a final design
Materials Budget Supplied: upon submission of estimate of materials
Third Payment of $1000: upon layout complete on walls
Final Payment: upon completion and submission of all receipts for materials budget

TO APPLY:
Interested artists will need to submit:

Artists must be a Pinellas County resident and if selected to do the project will be asked to complete a W9 and secure insurance for the duration of the project paint process, usually 30-60 days.
If selected artists must pass a 10-year criminal background check and will be fingerprinted to gain security clearance for the project.
A short biography or resume
4-6 photographs or links to photographs of four or more works, including images of previous murals of your design or have been lead on painting team.
A brief written summary or description of your idea of approaching the project to meet goal of creating an inviting first impression for all those traveling to and from the Tampa Bay area with that to welcomes travelers to their Florida destination and highlights the award-winning beaches, nature, culture, and arts in the Tampa Bay area. Please do not submit mockup designs for this project, it limits the process when evaluating you as an artist overall.
Contact information for 3 references from past mural work or art show curator
Link to website and social media sites

Applications are due by 5pm on August 1 2022, due via online application at SM APPLY link.

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Questions:
Contact Lea Umberger, Arts Project Manager at Creative Pinellas- muralarts@creativepinellas.org or (727) 582-2172.