2023 ARTIST APPLICATION
In the spirit of keeping the arts alive and to boost the resurgence in our community, The Belleville Mural Project will bring an installation to Belleville during the dates of September 22nd - 24th, 2023. The goal of the Belleville Mural Project is to make downtown Belleville a destination location in Southern Illinois bringing more foot traffic into the area which will positively impact the success of our downtown businesses.
Submission form is found below. First round of submissions are due by Monday, July 31st. Upon jurying first round, finalists will be contacted with a second round submission deadline. Once selected as the finalist, artist will be matched with our committee and the building owner to begin rendering a detailed design.
Mural Location: Hospice of Southern Illinois
Submission form is found below. First round of submissions are due by Monday, July 31st. Upon jurying first round, finalists will be contacted with a second round submission deadline. Once selected as the finalist, artist will be matched with our committee and the building owner to begin rendering a detailed design.
Mural Location: Hospice of Southern Illinois
- Address: 305 S Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220, Business Website: hospice.org/
- Business Mission: The mission of Hospice of Southern Illinois is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness.
- Mural inspiration can be found in the link provided below. The wall is approx. 65ft x 15ft installed over top of a full brick background. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TP_eQLqFSTEGuFp8uYW3fjaw31obXyO5xz-D1fPevEM/edit?usp=sharing
- Business Mission: The mission of Hospice of Southern Illinois is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their loved ones touched by a terminal illness.
- Mural inspiration can be found in the link provided below. The wall is approx. 65ft x 15ft installed over top of a full brick background. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TP_eQLqFSTEGuFp8uYW3fjaw31obXyO5xz-D1fPevEM/edit?usp=sharing
Upon installation, artists will be responsible for providing all materials required, excluding paint, to complete their design. Scaffolding/lifts/ladders will be provided if necessary. If traveling from out of area, transportation and housing is an artist expense. Housing can be arranged if the artist is open to staying with a BMP committee member.
Mural Guidelines
Mural Guidelines
- Design and implication is of a high level and excellence
- Happy, uplifting, inspiring and colorful
- Absent of any political, social statements or influences
- Universal appeal – Accepted and Loved
- Visible, well-trafficked locations a priority.
- *Design not be used as a billboard advertisement or historical reference to business