KALICO seeks artists with ‘tunnel vision’
Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana and KALICO Art Center are seeking three artists to create three murals on the entrances and interior walls of the "Lone Pine" tunnel, south of the Foys Lake interchange on the U.S. 93 Bypass.
Are you an artist or a team of artists interested in creating a mural to enhance the beauty of Kalispell’s local pedestrian paths?
KALICO Art Center is announcing a new open call for Phase 3 of its Tunnel Vision Initiative. Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana and KALICO Art Center are seeking three artists to create three murals on the entrances and interior walls of the "Lone Pine" tunnel, south of the Foys Lake interchange on the U.S. 93 Bypass, along Kalispell’s shared-use trail system.
Two selected artists will each receive a $1,800 award to create an original design for the entryways to the tunnels and one selected artist will receive a $5,000 award for the interior tunnel.
Murals enhance the spaces we all inhabit and create a sense of community pride and partnership. Local artists can elevate the aesthetic of mundane structures and initiate the connection between art and community.The sudden encounter with art in an otherwise dark and drab tunnel can be the injection of hope that a passerby desperately needs. As an art center for all ages and abilities, KALICO looks forward to continuing to fill unexpected places with infusions of art and culture to remind us of the hope that is available to all of us.
The deadline for applications is April 30. Applicants will be notified of their status by May 6, with the final rendering due May 20. Winners will be publicly announced May 23 and the murals will be painted from July 9, to July 15 (weather permitting).
This project is funded by donations from local businesses and community members.
Interested applicants are invited to review the eligibility requirements and submit a proposal online at https://kalicoartcenter.org/tunnelvisionphase3