Artists Invited to Submit Qualifications for Outdoor Public Mural in Downtown Ellsworth, Maine
- August 26, 2021
Heart of Ellsworth
Cara Romano, Executive Director
cara@heartofellsworth.org
For Immediate Release: August 25, 2021
Artists Invited to Submit Qualifications for Outdoor Public Mural in Downtown Ellsworth, Maine
ELLSWORTH, Maine: Heart of Ellsworth (H of E) is continuing phase one of a downtown Ellsworth
outdoor public art mural and is inviting artists to submit qualifications through a Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) process. An RFQ has been posted at heartofellsworth.org/downtown-mural and
will remain open until October 4th when the application process closes. At that time applications will be
reviewed from the qualifying pool of applicants.
The site for the mural will be a brick building on the banks of the Union River and the selected artist will
work with the Heart of Ellsworth Mural Committee, community groups and volunteers to research
potential subjects. The selected artist will create renderings of 2- 3 options, which will be put out for
community input. The selection committee will select the final design.
Over the winter the selected artist will work with the H of E staff and committee to plan spring activities,
student involvement and the mural actualization process. Cara Romano, Heart of Ellsworth’s Executive
Director said, “Our ambition is that this project will kindle the community’s support for future public art,
leading to a richer cultural experience and economic development in downtown Ellsworth.” She
continued, “It is our intention to involve the community in not only the design, but also the actual
painting of the mural.”
The mural site was donated by Coastal Interiors and initial seed money was received from Maine
Community Foundation. Recent funding from the Maine Arts Commission will move the project toward
the next phase.The second phase includes subject research, community engagement, promotion and
fundraising. The third phase involves the actual painting of the mural and is scheduled in the spring/ fall
of 2022. Heart of Ellsworth is currently exploring all funding opportunities through grants and
community support.
On October 2nd and 3rd H of E will host the annual Art of Ellsworth: Maine Craft Weekend. This year's
celebration will focus around fundraising and raising awareness of the Mural project. The public will be
invited to attend the outdoor event and a variety of activities will be offered.
Heart of Ellsworth welcomes community support for the project through volunteer and monetary
contributions. For more information, to donate or to express interest in volunteering for this project, visit
heartofellsworth.org/downtown-mural
Photo Caption: If you're a muralist with a connection to Maine, apply to Heart of Ellsworth’s Downtown
Ellsworth Mural Project. An RFQ has been posted at heartofellsworth.org/downtown-mural and will
remain open until October 4th. Photo and Video Credit: Kyle Lamont of Good To Go Studios
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The mission of Heart of Ellsworth is to promote economic, artistic, cultural, educational, historical and
environmental activities in the “Downtown” area to provide a vibrant community for all residents,
businesses, nonprofit organizations, and local government.
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