Boyle Arts Festival is thrilled to announce an exciting new public art commission and we are inviting artists to submit proposals for a mural project that will celebrate the creativity, culture, and community spirit of Boyle.
As part of the ongoing enhancement of the historic King House Garden, we are commissioning a vibrant, imaginative mural for the south boundary wall — a new focal point for visitors and locals alike during the festival and throughout the year. Download full terms & conditions here.
Project Title:
Design, produce and install a low-level wall mural to celebrate Boyle Arts Festival.
Location:
South boundary wall of the newly designed King House Garden, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.
Dimensions:
Length: 75 feet
Height: 3 feet
Objective:
The mural should reflect the artistic spirit and vibrancy of Boyle Arts Festival, engaging visitors while complementing the historic surroundings of King House and the landscaped garden environment.
A total commission of €10,000 is available, inclusive of:
Submission Deadline: 4pm, Monday 19th May 2025
Notification of Successful Artist: Friday 23rd May 2025
Completion and Installation Deadline: Thursday 17th July 2025
A planning meeting will be scheduled shortly after the artist’s appointment with the Festival Chairperson, the King House Manager, and the Roscommon Arts Officer.
Artists are asked to respond clearly to the following Assessment Criteria:
Track Record (20%) – Relevant previous experience and projects.
Artistic Quality of Proposal (30%) – Creativity, impact, and relevance to the theme.
Examples of Previous Work (30%) – Visual evidence of similar projects.
Feasibility/Budget (20%) – Practical, achievable plans within the outlined budget.
Submit your proposal by email with the subject line ‘BAF25 Mural Submission‘ to:
info@boylearts.com
Your submission should include:
Download full terms & conditions here.