pelona vista stair mural

Pelona Vista Park has approximately 30 developed acres and includes ten lighted soccer fields, a fitness court, and a one-mile walking path. The park serves youth and adult soccer organizations, walkers and joggers. Murals will be painted on the two staircases that access the north fields. The themes for this project are health and wellness, sportsmanship, and community pride. Submitting artists should have experience designing and painting murals. Any necessary personal protection equipment for the safe completion of the project must be purchased by the artist. The wall materials are concrete and cinder block and will be pressure washed, primered, and painted by the City in advance of the installation of the mural. Upon completion, the City will also have an anti-graffiti coat applied to the mural. Applications will be accepted by artists residing in the State of California.

he proposals should reflect the project objectives, including theme and context within the project site, and should be respectful of the greater context of the community. Proposal design must take into consideration a small memorial tree, which is planted in front of the wall, as part of the composition. Proposed artwork must be family-friendly and cannot depict sexual conduct or sexually explicit nudity nor advertise any activity illegal under the laws of California or the United States. The Panel will select proposals that best meet the City’s objectives for this project. The Public Art Commission reserves the right to contact artists prior to final selection for clarification or expansion of their proposal.

Timeline:

• May 5, 2025: Concept designs due from the selected artist
• May 27, 2025: Public Art Commission meeting
• July 17, 2025: Mural installation may begin
• August 31, 2025: Mural to be completed by this date