Mural on Falaise Indoor Bowls Club at White Rock Gardens

Request for Proposals (RFP) - Mural on Falaise Indoor Bowls Club at White Rock Gardens 

Issued by: Hastings Borough Council 
Location: White Rock Gardens, Hastings 
Budget: £5,000 
Project Timeline: May/June 2026    
Submission Deadline: 26 April 2026 

1. Introduction 

Hastings Borough Council is seeking an artist or artist led team to design and paint an outdoor mural on the Indoor Bowls Club at White Rock Gardens. The mural should brighten the site, reflect the spirit of the club and White Rock Gardens, and create a welcoming eye-catching feature for members and visitors.   

2. Project Background 

The Falaise Indoor Bowls club is a long- established community venue used by players, spectators and local residents. The selected sea-facing wall overlooks the greens in front of the club and is visible from various parts of White Rock Gardens and the footpaths. It is the wall closest to the convent site, next to the entrance of the Indoor Bowls Club (please see photo below). The mural should be designed for outdoor conditions and complement the character of the club and the grounds that it sits within.  

3. Scope of Work 

3.1 Design 

The mural should:

• Reflect the cultural identity and creativity of Hastings
• Be visually engaging and suitable for all ages
• Work well in outdoor light and weather conditions. 

3.2 Technical Requirements 

The artwork must:

• Use durable, weather-resistant materials  
• Be safe, durable, and low maintenance
• Remain in good condition for several years
• Allow for routine cleaning and maintenance by council teams. 

3.3 Installation 

The artist/team will:

• Prepare the wall surfaces  
• Complete the mural to a high professional standard
• Coordinate access and scheduling with the council and Bowls Club. 

4. Budget 

The total available budget is £5,000, which must cover:

• Artist fees
• Materials and equipment
• Installation
• Assistants (if needed)
• Travel and accommodation (if applicable)
• Insurance
• Contingency. 

5. Eligibility 

Open to:

• Professional artists
• Artist collectives
• Designers with mural or public art experience 

Applicants should demonstrate experience with outdoor or large scale artwork.  

6. Selection Criteria 

Applications will be judged on five criteria, with the following weighting:

Artistic quality & originality: 30% 

Suitability for the site: 25% 

Durability & technical feasibility: 20% 

Value for money: 15% 

Community benefit: 10% 

7. Submission Requirements 

Applicants must submit a PDF containing: 

• Artist Statement (max 500 words)
• Concept Proposal with sketches or visualisations
• Description of materials and installation plan
• Budget Breakdown
• Timeline for delivery
• Portfolio (up to five relevant works) 
• Two references.

PDF submissions should be emailed to strategicprojects@hastings.gov.uk. Please note there is a 30MB file size limit so please ensure PDFs are smaller than this - multiple PDFs can be sent on separate emails if required. 

8. Timeline 

RFP issued: 16 March 2026 

Submission deadline: 26 April 2026 

Shortlisting: 11 May 2026 

Award of commission: 15 May 2026 

Project start: 18 May 2026 

9. Contact 

Email: strategicprojects@hastings.gov.uk