Blanton Avenue

This is a Call for Artists document issued by the City of Fairburn, Georgia, soliciting creative designs for transforming four public crosswalks into vibrant public artworks. The project locations include the Fairburn Youth Center at 149 West Broad Street, Duncan Park at 6000 Rivertown Road, Landmark Christian School at 50 West Broad Street, and Campbell Elementary School at 91 Elder Street. Eligible applicants must be artists aged 18 and over with a minimum of one to three years of professional experience in mural painting, crosswalk design, or related public artwork projects, and must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Artists may submit designs for one or more locations, with a maximum of four designs allowed for separate evaluation. Each proposed artwork must be an original creation scaled to cover the full dimensions of the designated crosswalk and meet specific content and artistic guidelines.

The design specifications require that submitted artwork be monochromatic or utilize no more than six colors, exclude profanity, nudity, gang symbols, political or religious content, advertisements, and any content deemed inappropriate or offensive. All installations must use exterior acrylic latex-based paint followed by a sealant with non-skid or slip-resistant additives, with a final grip paint coating applied. Oil-based paints are prohibited. Artists may work independently or collaborate with volunteers, local schools, or community organizations to facilitate installation. The document does not specify compensation amounts, application deadlines, selection timelines, or award dates within the provided scope.