PAC issues “Call for Artists” for Alston-Massenburg Center mural, application deadline is March 22

The Wake Forest Public Art Commission (PAC) is partnering with the Northeast Community Coalition to issue a “Call for Artists” at https://bit.ly/WFPAC_CallforArtists for a community engagement mural to be applied to the exterior of the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St.

The theme of the piece is open to the artist’s discretion but should reflect themes of family and history.

Only artists that have applied for and been accepted into the PAC’s Pre-Qualified Artist Registry are eligible. To learn more and/or apply, visit https://bit.ly/WFPACPreQualifiedArtistRegistry.

A selection committee comprised of members of the Wake Forest PAC and Northeast Community Coalition, and other relevant parties will jury all submissions and select the winning artist who will enter a contract with the Town of Wake Forest.

The selected artist will be responsible for initiating the design of the artwork, engaging community feedback on design, and completing the artwork in conjunction with the community.

Selection criteria include the applicant’s proven ability to complete projects of a similar scope, artistic merit as evidenced by the submitted materials, and demonstrated ability to work with government agencies and stakeholders in the creation of site enhancements for a public art project. All submitted artwork must be original, wholly created by the artist.

The application deadline is Friday, March 22. For complete details, visit https://bit.ly/WFPAC_CalltoArtists or contact Renaissance Centre Specialist Debra Horton at dhorton@wakeforestnc.gov.