Canvas the City--Call for Placemaking Ideas!

The Downtown Lynn Cultural District has a total of ten grants to be awarded to local artists who propose a creative placemaking project that demonstrates positivity and inclusivity through their art. All forms and genres of art will be considered; i.e. live performance, murals, enhancements to facades and other properties, music-related works, etc. This program will allow the DTLCD, with a focus most often on the downtown area of Lynn, to provide opportunities for local artists to spread their talents throughout the entire city, broadening our reach into various neighborhoods and communities and offering a platform for widespread community engagement and creative placemaking efforts.

We hope the implementation of these works will further contribute to a more positive perception of our city and, in-turn, attract visitors from all areas of Lynn to our downtown.

Each chosen artist will receive $1,000 towards their project paid through an initial $500 stipend, then a $500 reimbursement at the end of the granting period (after July 1, 2020) upon satisfactory proof of completion. For the full RFP, please click here.

Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. The first ten applicants who meet all criteria and requirements will be notified of their award immediately. 

All projects must be completed between March 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020.

*Application portal opens Monday, February 3, 2020 at 12pm.* 

Closes Monday, February 24, 2020 at 4pm.

No early applications will be accepted.

Requirements:

• You must be an artist local to Lynn. (Collaboration is encouraged with Lynn artists and Lynn organizations if you are not local to Lynn!!)
• You must list at least one additional local artist, organization, business or group as a Project Partner.
• You must list at least one additional funding source contributing to this project.
• For all projects that require the use of public property, you must present your concept to the Lynn Public Arts Commission 
• You must credit the ‘Downtown Lynn Cultural District’ on all publicity materials.
• You must submit a completed W9 Form within one week of your concept being accepted. 
• You are required to complete a Final Report within two weeks of completing your project. This will help us to gauge the impact this program, and your work, had on the community.

HOW TO APPLY:

Submissions should be sent electronically to the Project Manager, Carla Scheri:  Carla@KickItUpConsulting.com

Physical copies may also be delivered to:

Attn:  Carolyn Cole

Community Development, rm#311

3 City Hall Square

Lynn, MA 01901

All questions may be directed to Carla Scheri at Carla@KickItUpConsulting.com

ALL SUBMISSIONS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Email/Letter with the below information in the body of your text. *
• Completed Application Questions (as attachment).
• 2-3 Examples of past work and/or design mockups of intended project.

* In the body of your submission email/letter, please include the following information:

NAME

EMAIL

PHONE

ADDRESS

SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLE/WEBSITE

NAME OF PROJECT + BRIEF DESCRIPTION

**The full RFP is attached as a .pdf. Please review and direct any questions to Carla Scheri at carla@kickitupconsulting.com

Thank you!