Written by Dao on Tuesday, August 09, 2022

Call for Artists! Entrance Art Project Request for Proposal

PROJECT TITLE: Shaolin Martial Zen Mural
Deadline: August 31, 2022

STQI Entrance
Main Entrance View from Stairwell (with our new sign)
Art needed on this wall, wall on left with stairs going up, and wall on right with stairs going down
Poster on wall will be removed - drywall touchups and priming is needed

PROJECT SUMMARY

Submission Deadline: August 31, 2022

Project Timeline: Start anytime, completed by October 15

Project Location: 393 Dundas Street West, 2nd Floor

Artist(s) Fees: $2000

Artist(s) duties: Design and implement a compelling mural that embodies the Shaolin Spirit of a peacefulness, spiritual health, and physical prowess. The artist is a leader, and must be willing to work with a community of volunteers to reduce effort and costs (we have a few students with art experience willing to volunteer).

Eligibility: All artists legally able to work in Canada are eligible to apply.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Shaolin is a 1,500 year old culture based on the ideas of Chan philosophy (Zen) for mental health and martial arts for self defence and physical health.

Master Dao is a 35th generation Shaolin Warrior with a direct lineage of this Shaolin tradition. He offers Shaolin Kung Fu, Shaolin Tai Chi, Shaolin Qigong, and Shaolin Meditation classes and workshops at the downtown Toronto location.

His team also provides free workshops to people in need, such as seniors, the poor, and the weak. It is his mission to keep the Shaolin arts and traditions alive today by modernizing its teachings and helping to motivate people to practice for health.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR is a painted mural that can showcase the essence of Shaolin Spirit through the arts of Shaolin Shaolin Kung Fu, Shaolin Tai Chi, Shaolin Qigong, and Shaolin Meditation (and philosophy of Chan or Zen). Shaolin Spirit is the combined demonstration of Zen philosophy and martial arts for self-defence and health. May contain Chinese characters and/or English words. May also include physical elements such as facade materials or as proposed within our financial means.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS PROJECT AND TO APPLY:

https://www.stqitoronto.com/index.php/call-for-artists-entrance-art-project-rfp

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