The Lealman Mural Project is a partnership between Creative Pinellas and the Lealman CRA, with a goal to foster community beautification projects that engage the community and represent the rich culture and environment of this developing area. This project will include a two grants for a single artist at each location on Haines Road in Lealman:
Ceramics By Kayla Façade at 5298 Haines Road, Saint Petersburg 33714
$3,500 artist fee / up to $1,000 materials and supplies to include the right side of the building including roll up door
Tommy Todd’s Landscape and Design Façade at 5017 Haines Rd N. , St Petersburg, FL 33714
$6,500 artist fee/ up to $1,500 materials and supplies to include the front of the building including roll up doors and doors
The artist must be a Pinellas County based artist or artist with strong ties to Pinellas County. We ask that artists who have created a mural for Creative Pinellas in the last 12 months(Sept 2021- Sept 2022) not apply, as we would like to create as many opportunities for as many artists as possible.
Art Goals:
This is a project created with the idea to bring color and vibrancy to the community and business corridor on Haines Road by bringing in an experienced mural artists with a strong point of view and the ability to create complex, engaging works of art at two private businesses that that bookend the Haines Road block.
The art goal for each location is unique. For the Ceramics by Kayla location, the art should reflect the vibrant, diverse Lealman community that is embracing art and evoke an inviting, colorful, stylized vibe that could be abstract to realistic. For the Tommy Todd ‘s Landscape and Design location the art should be inspired by the natural settings that can be found throughout Lealman and celebrate nature and/ or native plants and wildlife of the Florida Gulf Coast that can become a warm and whimsical addition to the Haines Road landscape.
Artist Information Session:
Artists will have an opportunity to meet with Creative Pinellas and participating Partners to learn about the project and to ask any questions they may have during the application period via an online meeting platform.
Artist Info Session #1: OCTOBER 13, 2022 1:30pm – 2PM
Video from the Lealman Mural Projects on Haines Road Artist Info Session
Locations Information:
Ceramics By Kayla : 5298 Haines Road, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Tommy Todd Landscape and Design: 5017 Haines Road, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Application Information:
Each application submitted between Thursday, September 14- Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:59 pm will be reviewed by a panel to include a Creative Pinellas Representative, Lealman CRA Representative, a representative from each business, a Mural Artist, Art Curator, and Community Members. Artists will be notified no later than Friday, October 28, 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 the Creative Pinellas, Lealman CRA Member and the business owner of your awarded location in person to tour the space during the week of October 31- November 4, 2022. After site review and meeting with Creative Pinellas, Lealman CRA and business owner, the artist will complete three(3) Mural Design Mock Up proposals for approval from Creative Pinellas, Lealman CRA and business owner. The three Mural Design Mock Up proposals should be submitted no later than Monday, November 28, 2022. Creative Pinellas, Lealman CRA and business owner will have up to 14 days for approval.
*all dates are tentative and subject to change
Call To Artists Important Dates:
Call for Entries Open: Thursday September 15, 2022
Artist Info Session: Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 1:30pm -2pm
Call for Entries Close: Friday, October 21, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST
Panel to review Applications : Week of October 22-October 28, 2022
Artists finalists will be notified on : Friday, October 28, 2022
Artist Community Meeting: Week of October 31- November 4, 2022
Three Mural Design Mock UP plans must be submitted by: Monday, November 28, 2022
Approved no later than : Monday, December 12 , 2022
Earliest Possible start date: Mid January 2023 for Tommy Todd’s, Mid February 2023 for Ceramics by Kayla
Final walk through: Mid February 2023 for Tommy Todd’s , Early March 2023 for Ceramics by Kayla* may extend pending weather conditions
Final Touch Ups(if needed) : Completed no later than Feb 23, 2023 for Tommy Todd’s, March 10, 2023 for Ceramics by Kayla * may extend pending weather conditions
Final Payment for Grant: within 30 days for delivery of final receipts from Artist.
Budget:
The artist stipend for each mural location will be
Ceramics By Kayla Façade at 5298 Haines Road, Saint Petersburg 33714
$3500 artist fee / up to $1000 materials and supplies to include the right side of the building including roll up door
Tommy Todd’s Landscape and Design Façade at 5017 Haines Rd N. , St Petersburg, FL 33714
$6500 artist fee/ up to $1500 materials and supplies to include the front of the building including roll up doors and doors
Materials and Equipment Notes:
Surfaces will be pressure washed and primed before the artist starts work.
A storage pod 8’ x 8’ x 8’ will be provided by Creative Pinellas and will not be subtracted from Artist Fee or materials budget.
A generator and paint sprayer can be supplied for the project from Creative Pinellas at no charge to artist.
A lift will be supplied for the Tommy Todd Landscape and Design project as the walls at the highest point are 23’ tall
TO APPLY:
Interested artists will need to submit:
Artists must be a Pinellas County Resident or have strong community ties to Pinellas County and if selected to do the project will be asked to complete a W9 and will need to provide proof of insurance during the on site painting dates of the project.
Please do not apply if you have completed a mural for Creative Pinellas in the last 12 months ( Sept 2021- Sept 2022) as we would like to create as many opportunities for as many artists as possible.
A short biography or resume
4-6 photographs or links to photographs of four or more works, including at least one mural of your design or have been lead on the painting team.
A brief written summary or description of your idea of approaching the project to meet Lealman Community engagement goals of transforming the environment, creating appealing spaces, and reflect the art goals of each location.
Artists can submit one application for both locations or can select just one location they are interested in applying for.
Please do not submit mock up 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 Friday, October 21 at 11:59 pm EST via online application at SM APPLY link.
Questions:
Contact Lea Umberger, Arts Project Manager at Creative Pinellas- muralarts@creativepinellas.org and Carol Matlock at carol.matlock@creativepinellas.org or(727) 582-2172
Supporting Events
Recipients have been selected for this grant. Congratulations!
As the County’s Local Arts Agency, Creative Pinellas and the programs we deliver are funded by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, Visit St Petersburg / Clearwater, the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the National Endowment for the Arts and by sales of the State of the Arts specialty license plate in Pinellas County.
