13361-20240910143308 mscs

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Call for Artists issued by the Main Street Crystal Springs (MSCS) organization in Crystal Springs, Mississippi to design and execute an exterior mural on the Old Biggs Hardware Building in the downtown business district. The mural should integrate a sense of destination for downtown Crystal Springs and celebrate the community's pride, schools, and history. Artists are required to submit a proposed budget covering materials, supplies, travel, accommodations, and the painting and sealing of the mural. The selected artist will receive 50% of the project budget prior to work commencing and the remaining 50% upon satisfactory completion of the mural by December 13, 2024. Proposals will be reviewed by a panel from MSCS and the Mayor of Crystal Springs, with selection criteria including artistic merit, creativity, technical ability, and interpretation of the theme. Artists may submit up to two design concepts, and the application deadline is 5:00 pm on Friday, October 18, 2024.

This opportunity is open to professional artists with experience in public art or painting. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement is limited to the Coahoma County jurisdiction in Mississippi, and there is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The budget range for the mural project is not specified.