Bicentennial Committee seeking artists for oil painting to honor Jackson-Madison Co.

JACKSON, TN (WNBJ) - The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Committee is seeking artists!

The committee is looking for an artist that will paint two 4 ft. X 12 ft. oil paintings to honor the history of Jackson and Madison County.

Interested artists are asked to submit a proposal to create a realistic depiction of the 200-year heritage of Jackson- Madison County and the promise of a new century of accomplishment.

The custom-sized oil paintings can be created on canvas, canvas board, or panel and framed for installation on the east and west walls in the north foyer of the Madison County Courthouse.

Proposal bidding selection criteria and expectations can be found in the request for proposal (RFP) located at jacksontn.gov and jacksonmadison200.com.

RSVP with intent to submit RFP will be on January 21, 2022. The project information online meeting will be on January 28, 2022.

The deadline for submitting RFP will be February 28, 2022.