Project Background
BC Housing is building a 56-unit supportive housing building at 953 Balmoral Road. The Victoria Cool Aid Society (Cool Aid) will operate the building. If you are interested in learning more about the project, visit: www.letstalkhousingbc.ca/victoria-953-balmoral
This site is special for Cool Aid because it was the original 1968 youth hostel site. If you are interested in learning more about Cool Aid, visit coolaid.org
Vision for the Mural
Recognizing where we are situated, it is our hope to have the mural reflect who the true stewards and
owners of the land are, the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.
Mural Dimensions and Material
• Size: 20’ wide x 44’ high (max). Rendering shows approx. 20’ x 36’.
• Panel gap: approx. ½”
• Material: Painted hardie-panel or graphic applique on hardie-panel
• Installation process:
o Hardie-panels are to be painted off-site and installed by contractor
o If artist has a fall protection certificate, touch ups to the mural can be completed after
installation
Artist Selection Process
The artist will be selected through a committee including:
• 2 Cool Aid staff
• 2 Cool Aid tenants
• 2 members of the North Pack Neighbourhood Association
Others may be invited to participate in the artist selection process.
Proposal Submission
• Name and contact information of artist(s)
• Portfolio of work – this may be a PDF or a link to a website
• Summary of proposed vision for mural and/or a rough sketch
• Quote:
o The maximum total budget, inclusive of all materials, labour and equipment rental is
$20,000
o Installation by the contractor is covered under the construction contract
• Availability – please comment on any availability considerations
Timing
• Proposal request deadline: April 3rd, 4pm
• Target timing for artist selection: Mid April
• Timing for mural installation: Estimated June 2023
o Note that the schedule is subject to construction timing and potential delays
Submission
• Please email your proposal to
[email protected]