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The City of Prince Albert seeks local photographers to participate in a mural project this summer.
The Parks, Recreation, and Culture Department, through the Municipal Cultural Action Plan, has created a Photography Mural Project entitled Pride in Pictures for our City to convey the Indigenous roots, diversity, strengths, assets, and pride of our city through a mural collage of local photographer's photos. This mural project will beautify, preferably outdoors, a local building in a visible location or somewhere easily accessible to the public (to be determined).
With the help of leading local artists Alex Powalinsky and Lisa Halsall, the chosen photographs will be collaged into a mural of their design. Please note that chosen photographs may be cropped to fit within the design. Each photographer can submit a maximum of three photographs. Each selected photographer will receive $250 for their involvement in the project, regardless of whether one or up to three of their photographs are chosen to be a part of the mural.
"This Photography Mural Project, Pride in Pictures, aims to celebrate our city's Indigenous roots, diversity, strengths, and pride through a mural collage of local photographers' photos. We want to encourage all aspiring photographers, young and old, to participate in this project. It will be a great way to showcase your creativity, and make photography into public art," says Tia Furstenberg, Arts & Culture Coordinator for the City of Prince Albert.
The submitted photographs should:
- Celebrate the culture, heritage, diversity, and natural beauty of our City’s residents, promoting positivity and pride in our City; and/or,
- Foster connection, pride and belonging; and/or,
- Uplift our Indigenous, immigrant and newcomer personal and collective identities.
This call is open to photographers in Prince Albert and the surrounding area (30 km radius). We encourage submissions from artists who are typically underrepresented, including BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour), LGBTQIA2S+ identifying individuals, deaf persons, and persons with disabilities. We also encourage submissions from youth.
Expressions of Interest (EOI) must be received by 5:00 pm, Friday, July 5, 2024. Please visit www.citypa.ca/prideinpictures/ website page to view the full proposal package, requirements, and how to submit it.
An unveiling ceremony for the mural will be planned for September 2024 (date to be determined).
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For more media inquiries please contact:
Tia Furstenberg
Arts & Culture Coordinator
Phone: (306) 953-4825
Email: tfurstenberg@citypa.com
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