The above wall will serve as the ‘canvas’ for the selected artist’s mural. Existing items will be replaced by a sofa, and neutral vinyl flooring will be installed. The wall measures approximately 16 ft. long x 10 ft. high.
The mural design will be inspired by input from the NHH staff who utilize the break room. The collage above reflects some of the ideas that will be shared with artists for inspiration to inform their proposals. The goal is to imbue the room with a sense of relaxation, rejuvenation and refreshment.
“We envision our New Hampshire Hospital staff breakroom to be a pleasant place where employees gather to share a coffee, have a chat and unwind from the daily stresses of their workload,” Gisela Catano-Mahoney, MEd, RN-BC explains.
NH STATE HOSPITAL MURAL PROJECT
ARTIST PROPOSAL
Thank you for your interest in submitting a proposal for the NH Hospital mural project.
The New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts is pleased to partner with NH Hospital (NHH) to assist in a call for art. We are seeking proposals from New England-based artists to create a wall mural for the NHH staff breakroom. The NHBCA has collected $3,000 in donations from its business members to commission an artist to create a serene scene that provides hospital staff an aesthetically pleasing, respite-inspired space. The artwork will promote self-care and well-being for their community of caregivers and support staff who dedicate their lives to the care of some of New Hampshire’s most vulnerable population.
Read more about the initiative here.
Please complete the form below to be considered for the project no later than September 30, 2023. Submissions will not be accepted after this date. The final selection will be made by NHH in October.
Contract
A formal agreement will be made between the selected artist and NH Hospital. NHH is the artist’s client and project manager. A detailed plan shall be developed between the artist and NHH to ensure expectations are understood and met to each party’s satisfaction.
Ribbon-cutting
The selected artist is required to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony (date TBD). NHH will host the event to unveil the mural for the leadership and staff of NHH, NHBCA staff and board members as well as other special guests.
* PLEASE NOTE*
Provide all required information and materials in the exact format requested. Applications that do not adhere to the format will not be considered.
Should you have questions, please email [email protected].