Local artists and designers are being encouraged to submit an expression of interest for two forthcoming art projects around Frome.
The projects are being organised by Frome Town Council, which is looking to create a mural on the mower shed building in Victoria Park and to create printed and digital town maps.
Mower shed mural
“The mower shed is a small, practical building located on a well-used path between Victoria Park and Mary Baily,” said Cllr Sara Butler-Bartholomew. “The wall of this building has been used as a prominent canvas for public art to date. The building is now ready for a refresh with a bold, super-realistic graffiti-style mural to bring colour, energy and creativity to the park.”
The deadline for expressing interest is Friday 29th August; full information is available from the link at the foot of this article.
Discover Frome maps
Frome Town Council is also seeking interest from designers and illustrators to create a new town map design for display on noticeboards around Frome to guide residents and visitors, with paper and digital versions available for download or to be handed out at the Discover Frome information point and town hall.
Cllr Butler-Bartholomew added, “The new maps form part of the revamp of the Discover Frome website and will: show a clear, attractive overview of the town’s layout; highlight shopping areas, local landmarks and transport links; cover a wider area than the previous map, incorporating the station, Frome Medical Practice, Badgers Hill, Badcox and the Boulder Rooms; be reflective of Frome’s independent character, walkability and vibrant local culture; and have a consistent visual identity across all uses (print and digital) in keeping with the Discover Frome brand identity.”
The deadline for interest in the maps project is 31st August. More information about the brief, budgets and how to express an interest are at https://www.frometowncouncil.gov.uk/council/frome-town-council/contracts-and-tenders.
