Call for Entries: Steinbaugh Mural

The City of Louisville, Colorado seeks to commission an original mural for the stage of the City’s beloved Steinbaugh Pavilion.  Steinbaugh is a small outdoor venue in the heart of historic downtown Louisville, used to host a multitude of events from small private parties to ice skating to Library programs to the Street Faire summer concert series.   Street Faire is a summer tradition that brings thousands of visitors into downtown Louisville all summer long.  

Vision: This mural is intended to serve as an artistic backdrop to the many events that take place at the Steinbaugh Pavilion and a draw for visitors who will see it as an iconic background for their Louisville photos. It should celebrate the beauty and unique character of Louisville, CO, and activate the space where it is installed. The mural will be almost entirely in the shade of the pavilion, so color choices and saturation may be impacted. Including a lighting element in the installation would be acceptable. The back wall of the Pavilion is approximately 30’ W x 12’ H. Proposal submissions must be proportional, and demonstrate how the entire wall will be covered.

The budget for this commission is $12,000 which will be allocated to the selected artist/team. This contract amount is inclusive of all costs associated with the project including, but not limited to, the artist's design fee, other consultation fees, insurance, tools, materials, transportation, installation, travel to and from the site, per diem expenses, project documentation, and any other costs. Artists are responsible for carrying their own liability insurance, providing a Certificate of Insurance to the City, and adding the City as an additional insured. Artists are responsible for the entire mural execution including preparation of the wall for installation of the new artwork, and the hiring and paying for assistants and equipment.

Selection Process: Proposals will be reviewed by a panel including representatives from the City of Louisville, the Cultural
Advisory Board, the Downtown Business Association, the Chamber of Commerce, and the local arts community. Once the jury has selected the winning submission the artwork will go out for public comment and then final approval by City Council. City staff will finalize the agreement. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

Submit proposals via e-mail to Sharon Nemechek, Director of Cultural Services, City of Louisville, at
SNemechek@LouisvilleCO.gov no later than 5 pm, Thursday, June 20, 2024