Ovid Street Canalside Enhancement Mural Project

About the Project The Town of Seneca Falls, NY is seeking qualified artists to install a mural project. The Canalside Enhancement Project, which includes a mural on Ovid Street, is part of the DRI initiative in Seneca Falls, NY. The purpose of this artwork implementation is to highlight history and community assets, educate visitors, encourage economic growth, and improve quality of place. The public Request for Qualifications is open to all New York based mural artists. Public Art Location: The mural site is in downtown Seneca Falls, NY along a westside abutment of a retaining wall on Ovid Street. Detailed site template and additional photos will be provided to Phase II finalists. Specifications: The total area of the project is 820 square feet. The wall has a smooth concrete surface. Mural Theme: The mural will highlight the importance of the Seneca-Cayuga Canal, which opened in 1818. The Erie Canal opened in 1825, and once the Erie Canal was connected with the Cayuga-Seneca Canal in 1827, Seneca Falls grew to become a hub of industrial activity with access to the rest of the commercial world. The goal is to provide a creative installation that will resonate with Seneca Falls, NY. A creative brief with reference images is being developed by the Town of Seneca Falls. This document will be shared with Phase II finalists to aid them in designing their proposal concept. Phase II muralists are asked to use this reference material to develop their design. Not all components of this brief should be included in the artist’s proposal. Deadline: Qualifications must be received by JOTFORM APPLICATION no later than 12:00 p.m. (EST), JUNE 1, 2026. Incomplete or late submissions will not be considered. JotForm Link: https://form.jotform.com/250754702439156 Questions about this project should be directed to Alex Hall. email: [email protected] Minority / Women Business Enterprise contracting goals (MWBE) Total MWBE Goals: 30.00%