Project: 2 Murals in Apex, North Carolina
Summary: The Town of Apex has two mural projects planned; one on retaining walls in the Saunders Street parking lot in downtown Apex and the other on the amphitheater in the Apex Nature Park. Artists are invited to submit proposals for one or both projects.
The murals shall be original works of art specifically designed for the location. In both projects, the selected artist will gather input from a Town of Apex appointed committee assembled for the designated project. Once the artist and committee align on a design, the concept will be posted for public comment. The public comments will be taken into consideration and the finalized design will be presented to the Apex Town Council for final approval prior to the installation of the mural.
Each mural shall be permanently affixed to the surface and use materials suitable to withstand the elements for many years to come. All scaffolding, ladders, etc. (if needed) will be the responsibility of the artist as well as supplies necessary to complete the project and clean-up of the site post installation.
Mural Description / Theme:
Project #1:
The Saunders Street parking lot retaining wall mural covers a large area and is set back from likely viewpoints so small details may not be as critical for this mural as larger images, designs and colors which can be viewable at a distance. The committee representing the Town for this project will include members from the Culture and Arts Advisory Board, Apex Downtown Businesses and other community representatives.
Wall measures to: 205 feet long x ~12 feet tall (at its tallest). The wall has texture as it is a cast-in-place reinforced concrete retaining wall tinted with “cocoa” pigment. The artist should inspect the wall to understand the surface texture they’ll be working with.
