Majestic Theatre Centennial Poster

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (CLOSED)  

$250 for artists selected for conceptual designs / additional $1,500 for selected artist  

Submission Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021 at 5:00 PM  

The City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture requests the submission of qualifications from Dallas-based individual visual artists to design a commercial style movie poster for the Dallas Majestic Theatre Centennial and celebration which shall take place in September 2021. 

PROJECT HISTORY

Planning for the Majestic Theatre centennial began with the formation of a committee in 2019 to explore a variety of options for commemorating the milestone, including a gala dinner, memorabilia exhibit, community event, and public concert. The objective is to honor the venue’s rich legacy as the last remnant of the City of Dallas’ historic Theatre Row. The commemorative poster designed by a Dallas artist will bring a local aspect to this world-famous theatre.

TIMELINE: 

  • April 19, 2021:
    • Request for Qualifications Opens
  • May 3, 2021:
    • Request for Qualifications Deadline
  • May 17, 2021:
    • Renderings requested
  • June 14, 2021:
    • Renderings are due 
  • June 28, 2021: Artist and Work are selected
    • 4 weeks design 
    • 4 weeks production 
  • September 1, 2021:
    • Poster is finished
  • September 18, 2021:
    • Poster is displayed along with artist exhibit

SUBMITTAL MATERIALS

  1. Artist name, home or studio address, and phone number 
  2. A cover letter detailing interest and ability to complete the project 
  3. Professional resume 
  4. Six JPEG images of current work   

 

ELIGIBILITY

All artists must either be a resident of the City of Dallas or maintain a permanent studio/workspace in the City of Dallas.  

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Selected and presented artists: 

  • shall give all rights and ownership of artwork to City of Dallas (artist may request permission to use artwork created) 
  • must be willing to participate in interviews/panel discussions, media content, and special events created and hosted by City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture and other partners of the artist

Submission Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021 at 5:00 PM  


Send submissions by email to Michael Schwedler and Amy Bishop at michael.schwedler@dallascityhall.com and amy.bishop@wrr101.com with ‘MAJESTIC POSTER SUBMISSION’ in the subject line.


After submissions in response to the request for qualifications, up to 4 artists will be asked to prepare their conceptual design proposal comprised of drawings, paintings, or digital renderings of the Majestic Theatre Centennial Poster.  

From the conceptual designs, one (1) artist will be selected to complete the final design of the poster based on their conceptual design. The final design must be convertible to digital files for printing in the following sizes: 4in x 6in, 11in x 14in, 18in x 24in, and 22in x 60in. Understanding that some sizes may need specific revisions to the design, OAC staff will work with the finalist selected for the project to make any adjustments necessary. 

 


A panel comprised of arts professionals, community representatives, and OAC staff will review qualified submissions of Requests for Qualifications in May 2021. A short-list of up to four (4) artists will be selected based on RFQ submissions and will be commissioned to provide a design concept for the Majestic Theatre Centennial Poster. Short-listed artists will receive $250 for concept designs for the selection panel to review. Based on concept designs, one (1) short-listed artist will be selected and compensated $1,500 for a finalized design to be printed and distributed.  



Majestic Centennial