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| Activated: 10/15/2025 Deadline: 11/16/2025 |
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| Call Summary • The Continental Residences invite San Antonio area artists to submit their qualifications for the “Built For Good” Mural Project which will be articulated as a series of two murals located on the building’s east and southwest-facing walls. • The goal of this open call is to commission an artist to give life to a visual narrative that celebrates the spirit of blossoming community in San Antonio’s Downtown West neighborhood and reimagines the heart of the city as a living promise to our children: a place where they can thrive, explore, and shape the future. • This series of murals will help tell this story by showing that Downtown West isn’t just a place to live; it’s a launchpad for purpose, passion, and progress. Art will help tell this story and show how creativity and culture can transform a stale urban environment into a vibrant, magnetic place where our next generations want to live. This is an online application process only. Applications will not be accepted by postal mail or email. Mural Site: The Continental Residences, 110 Laredo Street San Antonio, TX 78205 Mural Surfaces: Wall #1 - 300 block of Commerce Street (Mural faces East on the Creek) Approximately 30’ h x 33’ w = 990 sq ft Wall #2 – 300 Block of Dolorosa Street (Mural faces S/West) Approximately 18’ h x 25’ w = 450 sq ft |
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| Budget Description This series of two murals will cover nearly 1,500 square feet and be painted on-site, installed on the building’s designated walls. The total project budget is $100,000 which will cover artist honorarium and all project expenses (this includes materials, labor, rentals and any other associated costs). Additional Terms and Requirements: The artist fee of $100,000 will be paid in three installments: one third at the beginning of the project, one third at the half-way point (with design completed), and the last third at completion of the project. The fee is all inclusive, and should be used to fund materials, production support and the artist fee. Centro’s Art Everywhere Project will assist in any permitting and other issues so the artist may focus on creating the work. Artists will have the opportunity to meet with the property owner team to refine the final design. Artwork review, edits and design should be completed by artist and internal team no later than January 16, 2026. |
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| Project Description "Built For Good" Continental Residences Mural Project Overview: These murals will reside at the Continental Residences on historic Laredo Street, snugly situated between Commerce and Dolorosa. The Continental Residences are key piece of a vibrant new corridor in San Antonio’s Downtown West neighborhood. Boasting a rich history, these blocks have been home to everything from a Spanish-colonial presidio, a vaudeville theatre, dance halls and a historic hotel which opened its doors in 1896. Today the development is a critical piece of the exciting downtown revitalization anchored by UT-San Antonio’s downtown campus expansion and the newly renovated San Pedro Creek. These murals will articulate dreams for tomorrow with intention to help our community reimagine the heart of the city as a living promise to our children: a place where they can thrive, explore, and shape the future. The new murals will help tell this story by showing that Downtown West isn’t just a place to live; it’s a local launchpad for purpose, passion, and progress. Art will help tell this story and show how creativity and culture can transform a stale urban environment into a vibrant, magnetic place where our next generations want to live. San Antonio Culture Inspiration can be taken from these elements and more; history, the future, technology, education, nature, dreams, beauty, diversity, passion, celebration, music, food, fun, collaboration, legacy, water, progress, pride…puro San Antonio! Dimensions and Specifications The Continental Residences are located at 110 Laredo St. (Between 300 Block of W Commerce and Dolorosa streets) #1 – Mural - 300 block of Commerce Street (Mural faces East on the Creek) Approximately 30’ high x 33’ wide = approximately 990 sq ft #2 -Mural 300 block of Dolorosa Street (Mural faces S/West) Approximately 18’ high x 25’ wide = approximately 450 sq ft This mural will be painted on wall surfaces, with approved materials. The final concept will be determined following collaborative input and should not feature any images that may be deemed offensive or any commercial brand references. (see Exhibit A: Site Specifics, end of document)? |
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| Eligibility This opportunity is open to all professional artists, age 18 and up and residing in Bexar County, regardless of residence, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disability. Limiting geographical eligibility to local artists underscores our commitment to showcasing and supporting the talent within our community. Artists may apply as teams, with one designated artist serving as ‘lead artist.’ While prior mural or public art experience is helpful, it is not necessary. Artist/team may be asked about similar mural installation experiences. |
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Biography Resume: 1 page(s) maximum Work examples: 1 - 3 |
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Artists are allowed to apply in teams.
Artists applying as a team must split the allotted number of work examples between themselves. |
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| Selection Process Artists will apply online (no applications will be accepted in person, mailed or in any other manner than via the website). Artists may submit up to three (3) artworks from their portfolio (JPG) to show their style and experience along with an artist bio this should include their name and current contact information. Artists are allowed to apply in teams. Initial submissions should include up to three examples of completed artwork. Artists applying as a team must split the allotted number of work examples between themselves (i.e. if submitting as a team, the maximum number of submitted artworks is still three). Artwork submissions should be high-quality images, and original dimensions should be noted. Applicants can receive tech support by contacting Andi Rodriguez @ arodriguez@centrosa.org (it is advised not to wait until the deadline to apply in case tech issues occur and help is needed.) Required: Biography: 1 page maximum Resume: 1 page (around 300 words) Work examples: 1 - 3 (JPG or PDF) Optional: Artist Statement: 300 word maximum A brief artist statement is optional (if artists submit as a team, the same rules apply, and artists are expected to combine their information into the above format). Selection Process/Information A panel of community members and stakeholders will review eligible applications and select three (3) finalists for this project based on merit and experience. Then, a single winning entry will be selected and the artist(s) will have the opportunity to develop and install their proposed artwork. Selected artist(s) will be responsible for installation (with support from the facilities and construction team) with a goal of January 30th. Winning artist(s) and their works will be celebrated in traditional and social media when the winning works are announced, captured on film as they are being created and installed, when they debut, and as opportunities arise. |
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| Selection Criteria Qualifications submitted will be judged on the following criteria: Artist is San Antonio-area resident Artist has experience with mural artwork completed in the public realm Artist has past work examples which: are conceptually compelling and aesthetically excellent, preferably in color create excitement and interest from the community are inspired to participate by a personal story or connection to the subject matter Additional Terms: By submitting qualifications, applicant assures The Continental Residences that artwork will be original, and applicant will be able to install artwork in accordance with stated timeline. The Continental Residences selection committee will reserve the right to approve the winning concepts for the mural. As producer of this open call, and on behalf of, The Continental Residences San Antonio’s Art Everywhere Project has the discretion to disqualify artists whose applications are late or incomplete, and whose applications do not comply with all stated requirements. The Continental Residences reserves the right to select one, more than one, or no applicants in response to this opportunity. The Continental Residences reserves the right to accept or to reject any or all proposals received in response to this Open Call, and to waive informalities and irregularities in the proposals received. Centro San Antonio will undertake all approval processes and coordination for art installations designated for wall, coordinating with property owner. Once installed, the final artworks will become the property of The Continental Residences and may be relocated if and when deemed necessary. After the initial exhibition, the works may be relocated or duplicated for exhibition to another relevant site for public exhibition, with the written approval of the artist. |
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| Timeline Call Opens : Wednesday, October 15 , 2025 Entry Deadline: Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM (CST) Semi-Finalist Selection Announced: December 5, 2025 Finalist Selection Announcement Scheduled: December 19, 2025 Discussion regarding finalizing concept and execution plan will take place within the following week; all works are intended to be installed by January 30, 2026, (weather and other conditions permitting). Length of Exhibition Murals will be installed in early 2026 once the final design is reviewed and agreed upon, and all city approvals are received. The new murals will remain up for a minimum of 8 years (dependent on condition of the murals). *Dates subject to change based on installation schedule and weather. |
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| Andi Rodriguez V.P. Cultural Placemakingg 110 Broadway #230 San Antonio TX 78205 United States arodriguez@downtownsa.org 12108728711 |
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