In conjunction with Side Street Studio Arts, Advocate Sherman Hospital’s Diversity Council is accepting design submission for a canvas mural that welcomes & invites patients and their families to our facility and promotes diversity and inclusion. Advocate Sherman Hospital, located in Elgin, is an acute care facility offering a comprehensive range of health care services to Kane, Cook, McHenry and other surrounding counties. We provide quality, compassionate care to our patients and communities. Sherman Hospital is a part of Advocate Health Care, one of the top 10 health care systems in the country.
CRITERIA & ELGIBILITY:
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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 30. No late submissions will be accepted.
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This call is open to local artists and artist teams in the Fox Valley Area.
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Applicants may submit multiple submissions to be considered.
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The design must embrace our 5 values; Equality, Compassion, Stewardship, Partnership, and Excellence. (Definition of our values and mission will be provided)
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The design must incorporate commonly spoken languages in our patient population which include, English, Spanish, Gujarati, Polish, and Laotian. (Translation will be provided)
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MURAL WALL DIMENSIONS = 6' feet x 12' feet
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If selected, the artwork must be on canvas and removable for future transfer.
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Any changes to approved design during production MUST be approved by Advocate’s Diversity Council.
To learn more about Advocate Sherman please go to:
advocatehealth.com/Sherman BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING:
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Selected applicant will receive up to $1000 in supplies and awards.
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Be part of the exciting community wide activity!
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Showcase your talent and add to your portfolio.
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Prominently displayed artwork, artists name and biography will be available for guests to view.
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Artist will be invited to an unveiling ceremony.
HOW TO APPLY:
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To submit applications online, please visit:
https://goo.gl/h9F1z4•
Application can also be emailed to:
Advocate Sherman Mural Project
c/o SIDE STREET STUDIO ARTS
15 Ziegler Court, Elgin, IL 60123
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
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Only completed submission forms will be considered.
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Resume/curriculum vitae of the applicant’s experience; including name, mailing address, phone number, email.
- If multiple artists are applying as a team, please combine resumes into one document.
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MURAL WALL DIMENSIONS = 6' feet x 12' feet ( Installation may be made in one piece or in multiple sections.)
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Design scaled with detailed sketch rendering of the proposed product*
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Artist must be willing and able to install artwork to the specificity of Advocate Sherman Hospital.
*Final product becomes property of Advocate Sherman Hospital.
Side Street Studio Arts
15 Ziegler Ct., Elgin, IL 60120
www.sidestreetstudioarts.orgSideStreetStudioArts@gmail.com (direct any questions to Tanner Melvin)
847-429-2276
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