The City of Springfield’s Stormwater Team has commissioned artists to paint murals at select City storm drains. This project, called UpStream Art, supports artists and beautifies the city while increasing awareness of the connection between City streets and local waterways.
Donor Name: City of Springfield
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $1000
Details:
The goal is to inspire community members to change their everyday behaviors to prevent pollutants from entering neighborhood storm drains.
If selected to participate in the UpStream Art project artists must: sign a contract, complete the mural within the allotted time, use specialized sidewalk paints provided by the City, paint the design submitted and approved by the City, and release ownership of the storm drain mural artwork to the City of Springfield. Artists that complete all requirements listed will receive $1000 in compensation. The designs that become selected will become sole property of the City of Springfield, while designs not selected will remain the property of the artist.
Painting surfaces are located on City sidewalks and adjacent to City storm drains. The size of each painting area may vary, but is approximately 4-feet by 6-feet. Each area will be prepared with a clear concrete sealer before the painting begins. It is up to the artist’s discretion whether they fill the entire prepared area, or part of it.
Criteria
The UpStream Art “Call for Artists” is open to all Oregon residents with a talent for painting and an interest in helping protect Springfield’s water quality.
For more information, visit UpStream Art.
