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Call for Artists: New City of Solana Beach Street Banners (2024)

The City of Solana Beach is inviting proposals from talented artists for the design of a new set of street banners as part of the City’s Street Banner Program. This program plays a significant role in promoting the city, featuring banners for various events and occasions such as Fiesta Del Sol, the San Diego County Fair, Del Mar Races, Bing Crosby Races, and the Holidays. The City also displays "Welcome to Solana Beach" banners year-round. The current banners, last updated in 2013, need a refresh to maintain the city's aesthetic appeal and promotional impact.

The City and the Public Arts Commission are looking to replace the current City banners with a fresh set that reflects Solana Beach’s diverse values and interests. The new banners aim to promote five key themes: Active Transportation, Arts & Culture, City of Kindness, Environmental Sustainability, and Shop & Dine Local.

The selected artist will receive a $5,000 stipend for creating a cohesive set of Solana Beach banners.

Submissions are due by Friday, October 18th, at 5:30 PM. 

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Project Description

The goal of this project is to replace the current city street banners with a new set that represents five key themes of Solana Beach:

  • Active Transportation: Highlighting efforts to promote walking, biking, and other forms of sustainable active transportation.
  • Arts & Culture: Promoting the vibrant arts scene and fun cultural events of Solana Beach.
  • City of Kindness: Promoting the City’s commitment to community kindness and age-friendly initiatives.
  • Environmental Sustainability: Promoting the City’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
  • Shop & Dine Local: Encouraging residents and visitors to support local businesses
Proposal Specifications

The selected artist will create a cohesive set of twenty (20) banner designs, with four (4) designs for each of the five themes. The proposed banner designs should have a uniform look while incorporating unique elements that highlight each theme.

The selected artist will be required to create twenty (20) banner designs, with four (4) designs for each of the five themes. The designs should be cohesive yet distinct to highlight each theme and convey characteristics specific to Solana Beach. All designs must be original works by the artist.

Banner designs must incorporate the official City of Solana Beach Seal which can be downloaded here:

Banner Artwork Guidelines

  • Banner size is 30” wide x 94” long
  • Maximum 700 dpi, minimum 150dpi, at 100% design size
  • Allow 5.5” empty margins on top and bottom to avoid typing on stitch lines and on the grommets.
  • If artwork runs to the edge of the banner, a 1/2” bleed is required.
  • Each design to be submitted in vector format and .PDF .EPS extensions.
  • Use CYMK color chart for the digital printing

City Street Banner Examples From Other Cities

    Compensation

    The selected artist will receive a stipend of $5,000 for the completion of the twenty (20) banner designs.

    Selection Process

    Design submissions will first be reviewed by City Staff to ensure compliance with the specifications. Proposals that meet the requirements will be presented to the selection committee, comprising City Staff and the Public Arts Committee (PAC), which will recommend a finalist to the City Council for final consideration. Once approved by the City Council, the selected artist will enter into a Professional Services Agreement to finalize the designs.

    Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

    • Artistic Quality and Originality: The creativity and uniqueness of the proposed designs.
    • Relevance to Themes: How well the designs reflect and incorporate the five designated themes.
    • Solana Beach Character: The extent to which the designs convey characteristics specific to Solana Beach.
    • Visual Cohesiveness: The consistency and harmony of the visual style across all designs.
    • Technical Feasibility: The practicality of the designs for printing and installation on banners.
    • Community Engagement: The potential for the designs to engage and resonate with the Solana Beach community.
    How to Submit Proposals

    All submissions must be made online using the SurveyMonkey platform. Direct applications to the City of Solana Beach will not be accepted.

    Application Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/SB-Street-Banner-Design 

    The deadline for submission is Friday, October 18, 2024, by 5:30 PM.

    Pursuant to Solana Beach Municipal Code §3.08.120, the City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities or informalities in the received proposals.

    More Information

    Please review the official New City Street Banner RFP to ensure all specifications are met.

    For any questions or concerns regarding this RFP, please contact:

    Kayla Moshki, Management Analyst
    Email: kmoshki@cosb.org
    Phone: (858) 720-2438

    We look forward to seeing your creative designs and how they will enhance the visual appeal and spirit of Solana Beach.