Request for Proposals: Storm Drain Stencil Project in Johnson City, TN

Description

The Johnson City Public Art Committee is seeking proposals from artists or art teams for the commission of stencil designs to be installed on sidewalks by storm drains in Downtown Johnson City and surrounding neighborhoods.

The stencil designs will be installed using the product called "Invisible Spray" manufactured by the Rainworks company which, when applied, creates a superhydrophobic coating that repels water. The designs made with the spray are practically invisible when the concrete surface is dry, but when they become wet, the artwork will appear.

ELIGIBILITY: This opportunity is open to all professional artists over the age of 18 with previous art and design experience.

BUDGET: Up to 8 proposals will be selected for the project, and each finalist will be paid a $300 honorarium for their finalized design. The artist will be responsible for submitting a digital file of the design only; they will not be responsible for fabrication of the stencil or installation.

PROJECT THEME: The designs will be installed next to storm drains to raise awareness about the importance of environmental stewardship in relation to water quality. They will contain imagery and text that remind passersby that the storm drains feed directly into creeks and rivers, and therefore, pollutants around them (chemicals, litter, pet waste, etc.) should be minimized.

All designs must include the text, “Only Rain Down the Drain” to create a consistent educational message across all the designs on exhibit. The text formatting, text size, and all associated imagery will be left up to the discretion of the artist. Artists may submit up to 3 designs.

View design requirements and submit your design(s) at: https://jcpublicart.com/storm-drain-stencil-project/.