CALL TO ARTISTS: LULA’s Mural Project- Dave’s Last Resort

If you are a talented mural artist, looking for new venues and new challenges, then you may be ready to enter LULA’s Mural Project. LULA’s Mural Project is a multifaceted project designed to create commission jobs for artists, revitalize blighted buildings to strengthen the community and create art-based educational sessions through live art demonstrations at project events. 

The Lake Worth CRA developed a strategic approach to redeveloping the district using Art and Culture as a tool for redevelopment, the program to assist with this approach is LULA Lake Worth Arts. The mission of LULA Lake Worth Arts is to unify the existing arts community around a shared vision, implement goals for strengthening property values, improve access to the arts through educational programs, and invest in partnerships that support the talent and the creative community in Lake Worth.

A selection panel consisting of art professionals will review the submitted images and will select 4 qualified artists based on credentials and artistic design. The commission is $500.00 per artist.
The 4 selected artists will duplicate their submission on the side wall of Dave’s Last Resort. The theme for the murals is a taste of Florida Keys- tropical beach scene / underwater scene.
Mural artists are encouraged to apply to this commission exhibition. Submission of digital images of artwork and a non-refundable entry fee of $25.00 is required. Make checks payable to Lake Worth CRA. The submission period is April 2, 2013 through May 1, 2013; late submissions will NOT be accepted.
All submissions must include:
• (4) copies of the following: Completed Application Form with an artist statement maximum 2 paragraphs describing the vision of submitted work and a signed Wavier of Liability and Indemnity 
• (4) copies of a professional resume * Artists name on application form must match name on all material submitted
• Submission Fee: $25.00 per artist –non-refundable by cash or money order made out to the Lake Worth CRA
• (4) CD copies of up to THREE artwork images for submission CD-R must be sent as a quality high resolution tiff or Jpeg format. Images must correspond to Image Register example: 1) artist name/title of work.jpg
2) artist name /title of work.jpg
3) artist name/ title of work .jpg
• Incomplete submissions will not be accepted
• Notifications of acceptance will be by email no phone calls please.

Criteria for the LULA’s Mural Project/ Dave’s Last Resort:
• Artists that are eligible to apply must reside in Palm Beach County
• A taste of Florida Keys style- tropical /underwater theme is required
• The call is open to artists over the age of 18
• All artists must sign a Waiver of Liability and Indemnity for the Lake Worth CRA.
• The selection panel will review all complete artists applications. Art will be reviewed for concept, scale and originality of the artwork submitted.
• Artists are responsible for the paint and ladders

Check List:
• (4) copies of the following: Completed Application Form with an artist statement maximum 2 paragraphs describing the submitted work and a signed wavier of liability and indemnity 
• (4) copies of a professional resume * Artists name on application form must match name on all material submitted
• Submission Fee: $25.00 per artist –non-refundable by cash or money order made out to the Lake Worth CRA
• (4) CD copies of up to THREE artwork images for submission CD-R must be sent as a quality high resolution tiff or Jpeg format. Images must correspond to Image Register example: 1) artist name/title of work.jpg
2) artist name /title of work.jpg
3) artist name/ title of work .jpg
• The submission period is open April 2, 2013 through May 1, 2013, all submissions must be post marked or dropped off by 5pm sharp May 1, 2013. No exceptions.

Please submit this application to:

LULA Lake Worth Arts 
Lake Worth CRA
29 South “J” Street
Lake Worth, Fl 33460

LULA’s Mural Project/ Dave’s Last Resort Application Form

Please print legibly:

Full Name_________________________________ Date_______
Mailing Address________________________________________
City__________________ State___ Zip_______
Phone____________________
Email Address______________________________________________
Website Address_______________________________________

Image Register:

1) Artist name______________________
Title___________________________
Description________________________________
2) Artist name____________________
Title__________________________
Description________________________________
3) Artist name____________________
Title__________________________
Description_______________________
*Two paragraph description of the vision for submitted work