Princeton NJ Non-Profit Announcements

Call for Artists - $3,000 Community Mural Project in Trenton

January 29, 2025

TRENTON, NJ (January 27, 2025) - Isles, Inc., a community development and environmental organization, has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for artists to design and complete an innovative mural project in Trenton's Old Trenton Neighborhood (OTN). The project aims to transform a vacant lot at Perry & Montgomery Street into an engaging community space through public art.

The selected artist or team will create a mural on a 20-foot wide by 8-foot high freestanding structure. The project, budgeted between $2,500-$3,000, emphasizes community engagement and seeks to uplift the neighborhood through creative expression.

"This mural project represents our ongoing commitment to revitalizing Trenton's neighborhoods through arts and community engagement," says Tyquan Benton, Project Manager at Isles. "We're looking for artists who can not only create compelling visual art but also engage with community members in the creative process."

Key Project Details:

Installation Location: Corner of Perry & Montgomery Street, Trenton's North Ward
Structure Dimensions: 20 feet wide by 8 feet high
Budget Range: $2,500-$3,000
Submission Deadline: February 7, 2025, by 5:00 PM EST
Project Completion: May 2, 2025

Interested artists must submit proposals including concept designs, professional references, relevant experience, and a detailed plan for community engagement. Isles will provide a primed surface and can assist in facilitating community participation.

Important Dates:

February 7, 2025: Applications due
February 21, 2025: Award notification
May 2, 2025: Project completion deadline

Complete submission requirements and project specifications are available by contacting Tyquan Benton at tbenton@isles.org or online at https://www.creektocanalcreative.org/. Artists are encouraged to visit the site before submitting proposals.

About Isles, Inc. Founded in 1981, Isles, Inc. is a nonprofit community development and environmental organization based in Trenton, New Jersey. With a mission to foster self-reliant families and healthy, sustainable communities, Isles designs and develops effective services that support this mission and shares its learning with others who can make a difference.

For full RFP details and submission requirements, please contact: Tyquan Benton Project Manager, Isles, Inc. Email: tbenton@isles.org

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