April 3 2012 Update: Walter Brown was the winning bidder for the tlama'las. Congratulations Walter!
From the Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw Trust - Culture Sub-Committee
We bought a 15' X 12' canvas and want to have a tlama'las for the use of all community members when they host a feast or potlatch, especially for those that don't own one. We want to have designs representing both Gwa'sala and 'Nakwaxda'xw, and are creating this opportunity for all artists to put in their proposals so they can paint the tlama'las if their proposal is succesful.
The deadline for proposals is March 30th, 2012, at 3 p.m.
Your proposal must include a copy of the application form filled out, plus a sketch of your design. Application forms are at the front desk of the Band Office, as well as being attached to this blog post.
Please hand proposals in to Gary Walkus or leave them at the front desk of the GN Band Office. The successful artist will be contacted, and their name posted to Facebook, www.gwanak.info, Gary's Facebook profile, and in the Yo! News.
Your proposal should include:
- Design ideas that represent both Gwa'sala and 'Nakwaxda'xw, with a story about the designs that can be shared in gatherings where the Tlama'las is used.
- The timeline required to complete the Tlama'las.
- Your fee, including the cost for all of your work, use of the stories, and necessary adjustments to the canvas to make it useable as a Tlama'las (putting holes in top of canvas for rope to go through, etc.)
- The cost of paints, brushes, and all other supplies.