Searching for Local Artists
Dear local artists,
The 98404 Little Free Library project is looking for seven artists to
partner with us to place art in the East Tacoma community.
We are a grant-funded project building 16-30 little libraries for the
community and are looking for student, hobbyist, and professional
artists to paint the libraries before they are installed. Each selected
artist will be paid $150.00 by personal check upon completion and return of
the library. Artists will supply their own materials. Medium preferences
are exterior latex paint and/or aerosol paint. Other mediums will be
considered with evidence of durability. Donations of exterior latex paint
and aerosol will be requested so there is a possibility of shared
resources. Each selected artist will be provided with a fully built and
primed library. It will be sealed with a clear protective coating and
installed at a later date by volunteers.
FUNDING:
· City of Tacoma Neighborhood Innovative Grant
· Sponsored by Eastside Neighborhood Advisory Council of Tacoma
(ENACT)
· United Way of Pierce County Neighborhood Grant
Libraries will come in two sizes to choose from:
· 31¼” high x 22¼” wide x 11½” deep
· 21¼” high x 22¼” wide x 11½” deep
The front of each library will have a limited area to work with as the door
is framed polycarbonate. *The entire library is the canvas, let your
imagination flow! *
ARTWORK GUIDELINES:
· Artwork must be the original creative work of the artist
· Artwork must be appropriate for display in public spaces and
viewing by a general audience
· Artwork should limit blank space
· Artwork cannot include vulgar, profane, prejudice, offensive, or
insensitive content
· Artwork cannot include political or religious content; any breach
of intellectual property; trademarks; images of illegal activity;
advertisements; logos; signage; promotion of any business, organization,
individual, or product
· Artwork proposals will be subject to review and approval by the
98404 Little Free Library committee
ABOUT LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES:
Little Free Libraries seek to inspire reading and creativity by placing box
libraries in the local neighborhoods that are available to all. You can
read more about Little Free Libraries and see examples of finished projects at
their website, https://littlefreelibrary.org Check out some amazing
examples of customized libraries highlighted in the LFL blog and at
https://littlefreelibrary.org/?s=featured+libraries.
PROJECT TIMELINE:
· June 16, 2018 - Application deadline
· June 30, 2018 – Notification to all selected artists
· July, 2018 – Libraries will be built and primed at community
events
· July 21 or 28, 2018 – Libraries ready for artists to paint
· August 16, 2018 – Deadline for return of painted libraries
· August 18, 2018 – Display of painted libraries at the McKinley
Street Fair
· August – September, 2018 – Clear coat sealing and installation of
libraries throughout community
TO APPLY: Please email the following items to 98404LFL@gmail.com by June
16, 2018.
· Name:
· Email:
· Preferred contact information (if other than email):
· Brief answers to the following questions:
o What is your vision for the design of your Little Free Library?
o What is your connection to the Eastside, or what does the Eastside of
Tacoma mean to you?
o Brief bio
· Two or more examples of your artwork. Please submit JPG images or
a URL to view your work online.
QUESTIONS? Contact Shannon King at 98404LFL@gmail.com
