The Downtown Development Association (DDA) alongside the RiverWalk Center, City of East Grand
Forks, and other partners are working together to beautify downtown and promote the exceptional people,
places, and things that make up our thriving region through the creation of murals. The project should
result in public artwork that lasts for years and create a landmark for those who live here and visitors
alike.

PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS & CONSIDERATIONS
This project will showcase the connection between East Grand Forks and the Red River. Mural must
include imagery that weaves in fish that inhabit the river and compliments an Instagrammable canoe
cut-out. (A separately commissioned canoe cut-out will be placed in front of the mural to provide a photo
opportunity. This canoe will be modeled after the native populations of the region, and feature a land
acknowledgement statement.)
This project will be done under the oversight of the DDA and its consultants. It will be housed under the
DDA’s insurance and will follow all East Grand Forks City Requirements. DDA consultants may assist in
implementation of the project from start to finish.

Characteristics should include:
● A unique, appealing, and memorable art design that weaves in the Red River and fish that inhabit
the river
● A design(s) that complements the surrounding historic area, and has local relevance
● Materials that are durable and resistant to vandalism and are appropriate for the space

SELECTION PROCESS
The submission materials listed below will be reviewed by a committee that may include representation
from EGF, Downtown Development Association (DDA), mural consultant, and building owners among
others. Selections will be made based on the quality and organization of presented materials, portfolio of
previous work, resume of current artist (and any applicable help), art design, and the overall project
approach.

SUBMISSION MATERIALS
1. Letter of intent from the artist, including contact information, that describes your interest in the
project, how it relates to your body of work, the approach you envision, and the team you will form
to complete it.
2. A brief concept proposal that describes your ideas for the mural; sketches are required.
3. Resumes of the lead artist/designer and core team members; include narrative describing the
role(s) of team members.
4. Portfolio showcasing past projects/artwork. Include relevant information as to how they relate to
the proposed mural: similarities in material, scale, site, etc.
5. Budget – a corresponding budget to include the artist’s desired fee, estimated materials costs,
and any travel costs (if necessary)

BUDGET
Up to $4,500 including materials has been budgeted for this project. The successful artist/team is
responsible for all costs associated with design, research, engineering, materials, fabrication,
shipping/transportation, installation, taxes, insurance, and any other costs necessary to complete the
project. A contract and easement application will apply.

PAYMENT
If an artist’s design is selected for a mural site, the artist will work in partnership with DDA staff, and the
mural consultant to identify materials needed. Materials will be purchased by the DDA. The remainder of
the payment will be given upon project completion.

TIMELINE
February 15,2024 Call for artists/RFP issued
April 1, 2024 Deadline for concept proposals
April 30, 2024 Finalist Confirmed
May/June 2024 Project begins
July 2024 Project Complete

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. The deadline for submission of concept proposals is 5 p.m. on April 1, 2024.
2. Please direct inquiries to:
Downtown Development Association
Jill Proctor - jill@gfdda.com
23 N. Third Street, Suite 2, Grand Forks, ND 58203
p. 701-757-4051 | c. 701-741-5085
3. Submissions can be sent via postal mail, email, or dropped off to the contact information listed
above.
4. The DDA reserves the right to waive irregularities, to reject any or all submissions, to re-solicit
submissions, and to negotiate with selected respondents if such action is deemed to be in the
City’s best interests. The DDA retains the right to negotiate modifications to all submissions.
5. Mural developed pursuant to this request will be owned by the building owner and the artist(s) will
retain copyright ownership.
6. No board member or employee of the DDA shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in any
resultant contract or the proceeds thereof.

Mural Location - corner of Demers Ave and 2nd Ave NW,
Downtown EGF approx. 10’x10’
https://downtownforks.com/murals
https://www.gofoundation.org/grants.html