The University of
North Carolina Institute of Marine Sciences is seeking artists interested in
creating a mural for its main building in Morehead City.
The 75th anniversary of the university’s Institute of Marine Sciences
is in 2022
The 75th
anniversary of the university’s Institute of Marine Sciences is in 2022 and
officials want to commemorate it as well as have something eye-catching as
people drive into Morehead City on Arendell Street.
They ask artists to follow the theme of the
four focus areas of the institute, fisheries, coastal hazards, coastal
ecosystems and water quality.
The deadline to submit a pitch idea is January 10.
They will select an artist sometime in
mid-February and hope the mural will be finished sometime between June and
October.
Libby O’Malley,
Development Manager of UNC-IMS said they have had a lot of interest from
muralists all over the country.
“For an artist
looking to make their mark, it’s a terrific opportunity to do something really
unique and compelling, and we can’t wait to see what that looks like,” said
Libby O’Malley, development manager of UNC-IMS.
O’Malley said they
are excited to bridge the gap between art and sciences and look forward to
reviewing all of the mural pitches.