Carson City's Bank Saloon seeks artist to turn transformer box into aesthetic canvas
The Nevada Builders Alliance, owner of the Bank Saloon, has requested assistance by the Brewery Arts Center to solicit proposals from local artists to beautify the electric transformer box located at their property on the corner of Carson and 5th streets. The owners of the property are looking for designs that will go with the established aesthetic of both inside and outside of the bank saloon.
Included on the National Registry of Historic Buildings, Bank Saloon originally opened in 1899 and has since been a focal point of downtown Carson City. Bank Saloon is located across the street from the Nevada Legislature and includes a full-service bar, patio seating and a separate conference room for meetings or private events. The established recently celebrated its soft opening, with a larger grand opening intended sometime in November.
The Nevada Builders Alliance is the driving force behind Nevada’s construction industry. Since its inception, Nevada Builders has been creating a positive business environment for their member companies and communities in order to build a better, stronger Nevada. As the state’s largest professional organization representing the construction industry and affiliated sectors, the alliance supports tens of thousands of hard-working Nevadans in every corner of the state.
The scope of work for the artist will include design and execution to paint the transformer box located near in the patio area and parking lot of the property. Design should include yellow poles as well as all four sides of the box.
NBA has received written approval from NV Energy to paint the boxes. NBA will pay artist fee of $500 plus paint costs upon completion of project. Receipts must be submitted with invoice for payment.
Selected artist will perform work within the agreed upon timeline. Submission deadline is November 8, 2020. Once an artist has been selected, a timeline for completion of work will be agreed upon between artist and NBA.
Proposal Format
A colored sketch including all four sides and surroundings of the proposed design is required as well as any explanations as deemed necessary by the artist. Accompanying the sketch, please submit a transmittal letter to include name, address, email address and phone number. Letter should describe what is being sent, the inspiration behind it and the purpose for sending it. Please include at least two references. Artist may also include one or two sentences regarding background information about themselves and their work that might be useful to the selection committee. Artists are not required to but may include a resume.
Artist will be notified via email if they are selected or if NBA has further questions regarding their proposal.
For more information on submissions, email gina@breweryarts.org or call 775-883-1976.
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