The Details

The Queens Culture & Arts Network (QCAN) is inviting qualified artists to submit proposals for the creation of a small entrance mural that visually narrates the transition from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy. The mural will serve as an inspiring centerpiece to educate teens about the importance of sustainable energy sources and environmental stewardship.

Project Location & Dimensions
•    Site: Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens (Astoria) Teen Center
•    Mural Shape: “U”-shaped, covering three small adjacent walls
•    Wall A (Right side wall): 9.5 feet wide x 10 feet high
•    Wall B (Middle wall): 8.5 feet wide x 10 feet high
•    Wall C (Left side wall): 6.5 feet wide x 10 feet high

Concept and Artistic Focus
The mural should illustrate Astoria’s transition from fossil fuels to clean and renewable energy. The proposed design should include 3 small walls, with 3 themes as follows:
•    Wall A will highlight the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy
•    Wall B will highlight young people playing in a clean park free from fossil fuels
•    Wall C will highlight students at work in a “STEM/Computer” Lab
•    Design must incorporate the colors and logo (small is fine) of the NineDot Energy Company (see attached)
Artists should refer to the attached photos for an example of the design concept.  Artists are encouraged to share their own “take” on this concept. Artists are encouraged to have the images of students reflect different races.

Project Timeline and Budget
•    Completion Date: Mural must be completed by January 7, 2026
•    Artist Fee: $4,000 (inclusive of all labor, materials, travel, and any other costs associated with the mural’s creation and installation)

Site Visits
Prospective applicants may visit the site before submitting their proposals. Those wishing to schedule a site visit should call 718-559-5400.

Proposal Submission Deadline
All proposals must be submitted no later than Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 5:00 PM (ET).
Proposals should be submitted to: Info@qcanetwork.org

Proposal Requirements
Artist submissions must include the following information:
•    Artist Information & Experience
•    A detailed, illustrated draft of the proposed design
•    Statement agreeing to dispose of potentially toxic items and hazardous substances, such as certain types of paints (note: under no circumstances shall lead paint be used in the creation, repair, or maintenance of the mural)
•    Artist’s written agreement to waive any liability, expense, suit, or claim for damages in connection with actual or alleged infringement of the mural