Mural Open Call
Kingston Creative is partnering with the Rotary Club Kingston East & Port Royal to create a new mural in the Downtown Kingston Art District along Water Lane. The dimensions of the wall are 13.92 ft. high x 18.1 Ft wide.
Objective
To create a vibrant and engaging art mural that highlights the core values of the Rotary Club with the use of specific iconography that tells a visual story of the many actions and purposes of the Club. The theme is ‘The Magic of Rotary’ which means that it is imperative to have some design element from the rotary clubs list of ideas which include elements that give a sense of Magic. The suggested elements to be included should also include the rotary wheel, four way test, helping hands/sign language, Jamaican colours.
Please apply using the following link to the Open Call.
https://forms.gle/9zN7QPWVVwqwXieh6
Mural Theme
“Magic” . Suggested design elements are:
- A Magician
- Rotary wheel
- Four Way Test
- Helping hands and sign language for inclusivity
- Jamaican colours/flag and elements that depict national pride
1. Promoting peace
Rotary encourages conversations to foster understanding within and across cultures. We train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict and help refugees who have fled dangerous areas.
2. Fighting disease
We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life- threatening diseases like polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. We improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care in developing areas.
3. Providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene
We support local solutions to bring clean water, sanitation, and hygiene to more people every day. We don’t just build wells and walk away. We share our expertise with community leaders and educators to make sure our projects succeed long-term.
4. Saving mothers and children
Nearly 6 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. We expand access to quality care, so mothers and their children can live and grow stronger.
5. Supporting education
More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.
6. Growing local economies
We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and create opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.
7. Protecting the environment
Rotary members are tackling environmental issues the way they always do: coming up with projects, using their connections to change policy and planning for the future.
Colour Palette
Artists will be compensated at a rate of $1,200 JMD/square foot.
The deadline to enter is Monday May 20, 2024, and the selected artist will be notified by no later than Friday May 24th, 2024. The mural work is expected to start on Saturday June 1, 2024.