KLAMATH FALLS, OR – July 15, 2024 -Healthy Klamath will be partnering with the Virtuosa Society on Phase III of the Alleyway Activation Project in downtown Klamath Falls.
The Alleyway Activation Project began in 2022 and continued in 2023 with the intention of adorning the otherwise plain corridors of Klamath Falls alleyways, encouraging the rich pool of regional artists to share their art and perspectives to beautify the shared spaces in the city.
Applications are now open for Phase III of the project, which will be an homage to historical women of Klamath County. Each of these prominent women has a story to tell, and we hope that the artists’ interpretation and art will help accomplish that. Artists are encouraged to do their research on each woman and select the one that most resonates with them. To apply and for more details about the project, the application process, and the selection process, please visit our website at https://www.healthyklamath.
Application:
APPLICATION MATERIALS TO BE SUBMITTED
Please submit one (1) copy of the following materials:
• Letter of intent outlining any accomplishments as an artist, your interest in this project, and a narrative description of your proposed design. (Maximum of 2 pages)
• One full-color concept image drawn, painted, or printed on the form at the end of this proposal request.
Submissions must be complete or will not be reviewed. The Alleyway Activation Project is not responsible for lost or damaged artist materials. Materials will not be returned. Please fill out this form and include it with your application materials.
All applications will be reviewed by a committee that is composed of community members, the building owners, the project manager, and other community partners.
Project Scope:
Applicants will be asked to paint the portraits on a 4×8 piece of plywood. Each painting will be installed in a frame made of Corten steel that will be mounted to the brick wall on the exterior of a downtown building. Artists will be responsible for purchasing materials and will be reimbursed at the end of the project. Each artist will be allowed up to $450 in reimbursable expenses. Artists will be paid $700 as a stipend for their time and effort. Artists will be paid upon delivery of the art. Artists will be required to paint 3 coats of marina varnish on the entire painting, including the sides.
Healthy Klamath will be responsible for the installation of each painting, but artists are responsible for delivery on or before October 10, 2024, by 4:00 pm. Artists who fail to deliver the final product by the deadline will forfeit their stipends.
Timeline:
Application Due: August 8, 2024
Applicants Selected: August 9, 2024.
Selected Applicants Notified: August 12, 2024
Mandatory Meeting with Selected Artists by: August 15, 2024
Final Product to be Delivered: October 10, 2024
Installation of Paintings: October 11, 2024