Thayne Mural Project
CALL FOR ARTISTS

This project is made possible by the State of Wyoming through the Governor's Semi Quincentennial Task Force

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*This project is funded and facilitated by the Town of Thayne.  The Star Valley Arts Council has no part in determining a winner.*

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​1. Project Overview

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Thayne is seeking one artist (or artist team) to design and paint a new public mural reflecting the spirit, landscape, and community values of our town. This is a unique opportunity to enhance a visible public space and engage residents & visitors alike.

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2. Site & Concept

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• Location: Thayne Community Center exterior wall of gym - 250 Vannoy Parkway, Thayne, WY 83127

• Approximate size: 50'w x 30’h

• Theme: Celebrating Thayne/Wyoming/America’s natural beauty, local heritage, and community pride. Proposals should connect meaningfully to the town’s identity and environment.

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3. Budget & Compensation

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• Design stipend: $25,000, awarded to finalist invited to develop full proposals.  Artist will be responsible for purchasing all materials from this stipend.  The Town will provide scaffolding and insurance for the artist.

• Payments split: 50% upon contract signing, 50% upon completion.

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4. Submission Process

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Submit by July 31st, 2025:

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• Contact info (name, address, email, phone)

• Résumé or CV (optional)

• Portfolio: 3–5 recent works, especially murals or large-scale pieces

• To‑scale rendering of proposed mural

• Written concept and theme explanation

• Installation timeline, including how you will seal the final mural

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5. Timeline

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• Proposals due: July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm

• Artist selected & contract signed: August 8, 2025

• Mural installation must be complete by: October 31, 2025

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6. Selection Criteria

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The Selection Jury (comprised of the Devin Simpson - Mayor, Rebecca Hutchinson - Town Council Member, Sally Humpherys - Town Council Member, Joe Heward - Town Council Member, Kevin Voyles - Attorney and Art Enthusiast, and Doug Monson - Artist) will evaluate based on:

• Artistic quality & execution experience

• Relevance to Thayne’s identity/theme

• Feasibility in budget and timeline

• Community engagement potential

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7. Support & Materials

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The Town will:

• Prepare the substrate: power ­wash, prime, seal

• Provide scaffolding

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8. Rights

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• Copyright remains with the artist.

• The Town retains reproduction rights for promotional use.

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9. Eligibility

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• Open to all artists or teams (emerging, professional, local, or from outside Wyoming).

• Preference may be given to artists with ties to the region.

• Emerging and underrepresented artists are encouraged to apply.

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10. How to Apply

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Send application materials as a single PDF to lxi@starvalleyarts.org by July 31, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Subject line: “Thayne Mural – [Artist Name / Team Name]”