Current Space Projects
Centennial Science and Engineering Library Mural
Call for Proposals
UNM student artists are invited to submit an application to pait a mural in the Centennial Science and Engineering Library hallway. The theme of the mural should focus on highlighting New Mexico landscapes, nature or the outdoors. The selected artist/team will paint the mural in the summer of 2023. This project is for an impermanent mural, with a lifetime of three to five years. The mural will be documented (artist’s notes, photographs, etc.) prior to elimination.
The hallway is in Lower Level 2 of Centennial Science and Engineering Library. Applicants are encouraged to visit the space in person. (Remember to bring your Lobocard or an ID for entry)
Eligibility:
The submission call is open to all currently enrolled UNM students. An individual student or a team (all members must be enrolled UNM students) may submit a proposal.
Submission guidelines:
- Send submissions to Glenn Koelling at gkoelling@unm.edu
- Email subject line: CSEL Mural Project: First & Last name(s)
- Example: CSEL Mural Project: Jorge Garcia
- Email subject line: CSEL Mural Project: First & Last name(s)
- Word or PDF document with the following REQUIRED information
- Name(s)
- Banner number for each artist
- Mural proposal: 50-100 words. Please include anticipated dimensions.
- Artist statement: 100-250 words
- Image Attachments (only JPG images of 180-300 dpi; min 1105 x 736; max 1838 x 1238)
- Sample image. Sample must not be computer generated. The sample needs to be a hand drawing (digital sketch tools like Procreate or Illustrator are fine) or painting.
- Images of previous work by artists(s) - up to 5 images
- Multiple submissions are allowed.
Award
- Selected artist ( or team) will receive a $2,000 stipend and a materials budget.
Submission deadline:
February 24, 2024
Questions? Contact Glenn Koelling gkoelling@unm.edu
Selection process and timeline:
The selection committee will review each submission based on the themes above, artist, statement and artistic quality.
TIMELINE:
• December 12, 2022 - Call for submissions opens
• February 24, 2023 - Deadline for submissions
• March 24, 2023 - Selected mural announced
• May-July 2023 - Mural painted
• August 1 2023 – Mural finished
• August - Mural unveiling ceremony
Lois Friday Hulsman Graduate Commons
With the full support of the Graduate and Professional Student Association and the Office of the Provost, a new Graduate Student Commons will be constructed in Zimmerman Library in the basement. Major funding for the commons is being provided by a generous gift from Jim and Mary Lois Hulsman, supplemented by a NM legislative allocation. Planning has already started with a target opening date of Fall 2023.
