The City of Signal Hill is looking for artists to create a new mural at the Signal Hill Public Library.
The City has budgeted up to $80,000 for the mural, and the chosen artist will be paid at least $70,000.
The selected artist or team of artists will be required to design, produce and install the mural in the library’s outdoor Zinnia Courtyard.
City documents state that “the artwork should evoke a sense of community, paying tribute to the past and creating a sense of hope and progressive vision for the future.”
Signal Hill has set tentative dates for the progression of the mural. In August, proposals will be due, then the Art Selection Committee will review the proposals, select finalists, interview them and ask them to submit drafts of their proposed murals.
In September, a final decision will be made, the city council will vote to award a contract and work on the mural will begin.
According to City documents, the mural is expected to be completed by December.
City documents state that the selected mural must be “durable and low-maintenance, resistant to UV damage, and suitable for placement on city-owned property.”
Artists can submit proposals for murals through the online platform Planet Bid. The deadline to apply is Aug. 4 at 4 p.m.
