Public Art in the Village of Ardsley

The Village of Ardsley invites visionary muralists to transform our community with vibrant public art. We seek designs celebrating themes of nature’s vitality (flourishing flowers, dynamic animals, lush plants) or cultural/historical elements of the village or the captivating beauty of abstract and geometric forms. Bring warmth, inclusivity, and joy to life with bold, uplifting colors that spark wonder and resonate with all ages. To ensure the mural becomes a beloved community centerpiece, proposals should avoid political or sensitive content. Murals are public art, not billboards or signs. No commercial or advertising content, please. Let your creativity shine and inspire Ardsley—submit your mural concept today!  

Location: The mural will be located in Louis Pascone Memorial Park. Artists are encouraged to consider the scale, surroundings, and community engagement potential of the site. 

Dimensions: 8 x 40 feet  

Durability: The mural must be treated with a professional-grade sealant upon completion to ensure long-term durability against weather, UV exposure, and other environmental elements.

Timeline for Completion: The mural must be completed within at least 2 months (with the work created during a timeframe agreed upon between all parties) 

Selection Criteria The Arts Commission Art Proposals will be evaluated by the Arts Commission on the basis of:

1. Creativity and Engagement: The mural should be visually striking and invite viewers to explore it. 

2. Artistic Excellence: Proposals should reflect the artist’s technical skill and ability to execute a large-scale mural. 3. Mural Experience: the artist may be selected on the basis of prior experience with murals and/or large-scale public art.

4. Ability to Meet Deadlines: the artist must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet deadlines and adhere to all agreed upon timelines. 

We welcome submissions from artists at all stages of their careers, especially those with a connection to Ardsley or the surrounding area. Mural proposals that do not meet all of the design criteria/guidelines may be denied or accepted with required modifications.  The Village Board of Trustees must approve by resolution of the board all mural designs selected by the Arts Commission to be installed in the Village.  

Please include the following information below in your proposal. Email proposals as a PDF to [email protected]. 

1. Artist Statement: Briefly describe your artistic approach and connection to the project's themes. The statement should include the mural’s intent and relevance to community character.

2. Concept Proposal: Include sketches or renderings of your mural design. Photoshop renderings are highly encouraged/preferred (using an image of the actual blank wall attached) (If there is theme other than nature, cultural/historical, geometric that you would like to propose, please contact the Arts Commission [email protected])

3. Resume or CV: Highlight relevant mural or public art experience.

4. Portfolio: Submit up to 2-5 images of previous murals, including location, dimensions, and materials used.

5. Timeline: Provide a proposed timeline for project completion (considering that this must be completed within at least 2 months of the agreed upon start date, unless otherwise agreed in writing). 

6. Written permission: artist shall provide written permission from property owner. If the property owner is the Village of Ardsley, the Village Board shall grant permission in the passage of a resolution.  

Timeline

Application Deadline: July 17, 2026

Project Installation: Between August 4th - September 25th, 2026 (Mural must be completed by September 27, 2026).  

Artist Responsibilities

Materials: The artist is responsible for supplying and transporting materials to and from the site. This includes paint, any supplies that may be needed (and a ladder and/or lift if necessary). All necessary materials and supplies needed to complete the project will be provided and paid for entirely by the artist. 

Installation: The artist is responsible for creating/completing the mural (from start to finish). The artwork can be created by more than one artist. 

Sealant Application: The artist must apply a protective sealant upon project completion to ensure the mural’s longevity.

Village Support: The Village of Ardsley will promote the project through local media, community outreach, and digital platforms.

Stipend: A stipend of up to $3,000 will be provided to the selected artist upon completion of the work. The final amount agreed will be approved by the Village Board of Trustees.