Venice : $405,383 Mural Contract
The Social and Public Art Resource Center in Venice has received a $405,383 contract from the city of Los Angeles to produce murals throughout the city.
Joe B. Rodriguez, a spokesman for the group, said 15 artists will be commissioned by the Department of Cultural Affairs to produce the murals, working with young assistants. Experienced artists will receive $7,000 commissions, and inexperienced artists will get $5,000 for their work.
Rodriguez said the program is intended to teach painting skills to young people, instill neighborhood pride and provide artists with opportunities to beautify the city.
Applicants must submit slides and accompanying material to demonstrate their ability to implement a large-scale exterior mural.
The art resource center is a nonprofit community arts organization dedicated to producing, exhibiting and preserving public murals in Los Angeles.
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