The City of Windsor needs artists to create two new murals downtown.
It's one of two art installations the city plans for the Pelissier Street Parking Garage.
Mayor Drew Dilkens and Ward 3 Councillor Renaldo Agostino announced the two projects Saturday night at a special "Classical in the Concrete" concert by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra on the main level of the parking garage.
"The revitalization of spaces like the Pelissier Street Parking Garage goes a long way towards realizing our shared vision of a thriving core packed with rich culture, engaged residents, incredible businesses, unforgettable art, and truly unique spaces," said Agostino.
Dilkens and WSO Maestro Robert Franz also unveiled plans to name each floor of the parking garage after Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky. WSO musicians will perform segments of classics from each composer on each floor.
As for the murals, the city wants to commission one or more artists to create two original and permanent works of art.
The full budget for the murals is $55,000, $20,000 for a mural on the northeast wall, and $35,000 for the southeast wall.
Artists in the City of Windsor can submit proposals, starting on Tuesday until November 1.
The city hopes to unveil the murals to the public in May.
"These two initiatives, naming the floors of the Pelissier Street Parking Garage in partnership with the WSO and launching a call for artists to create new murals for this space, are part of how we are working to strengthen the core and create opportunities for artists and vibrant places where people want to be," said Dilkens.
The Pelissier Street Parking Garage is frequently a backdrop for WSO concerts, the Windsor International Film Festival, the Capitol Theatre, and the Downtown Windsor Farmers Market.
The murals will tie in with other public art installations downtown, including Art Alley and WIFF Alley.
