Contracts and Tenders

Brief for graffiti-style mural: Victoria Park mower shed 

Background: 

Victoria Park is a much-loved green space in Frome, used year-round by families, sports clubs and people of all ages. The mower shed is a small, practical building located on a well-used path between Victoria Park and Mary Baily. The wall of this building has been used as a prominent canvas for public art to date. The building is now ready for a refresh. 

Location: here 

Project aim: 

To create a bold, super-realistic graffiti-style mural on the mower shed that brings colour, creativity and energy to the park, making the building a visual feature rather than a utilitarian space. 

Size: 10.20m wide x 2.90m high 

Tone and style: 

• Graffiti in a super-realism style 

• Bright, uplifting and playful — suitable for a public park 

• Inclusive and welcoming 

• Should reflect the spirit of the park, be playful and imaginative, reflect Frome as a town, or themes of nature and community 

Scope: 

• The wall will be prepared as a canvas before starting by whitewashing with a dark colour such as green or grey 

• The mural should cover the main visible walls of the mower shed – as identified by the site photo 

• Artists may work with aerosol paint, stencils or mixed media as appropriate 

• Artwork must be weather-resistant and durable 

• The final design will need to be approved before painting begins 

Budget: 

• Up to £2k 

Timeline: 

• Expressions of interest due: 29^th August 

• Artist selection: 1^st September 

• Painting to be completed by: Mid-October 

How to apply:  

Please send the following in one document to astone@frometowncouncil.gov.uk:

• A short proposal including your idea and approach 

• Examples of previous relevant work 

• Any experience working in public/community spaces 

• Your availability and fee expectations 

Contact: 

For more information, please contact Amber Stone at the above email address, or call 01373 465757.  

Brief: New Discover Frome town maps 

Purpose:

To design a new illustrated map of Frome that: 

• Shows a clear, attractive overview of the town’s layout 

• Highlights shopping areas, local landmarks and transport links 

• Covers a wider area than the current map — including the station, medical practice, Badgers Hill, Badcox and the Boulder Rooms  

• Can be adapted for three formats: 

1. Permanent display in bespoke oak Discover Frome noticeboards 

2. Tear-off pad copies (A3 or similar) 

3. Digital/online access (web-optimised) 

Audience 

• Visitors to Frome (including day-trippers and those unfamiliar with the layout) 

• Residents newly exploring the town or guiding others 

• New arrivals and those seeking practical info (station, medical, shopping etc) 

Design requirements 

• Illustrated or stylised map (not a standard GIS map), in keeping with the visual language of Frome as creative, characterful and walkable 

• Highlight the following: 

• Town centre shopping streets: Market Place and Bath Street, Cheap Street, Catherine Hill and Stony Street, Badcox and Catherine Street, The Station, Palmer Street, Westway, Market Yard 

• Key satellite areas: Badcox, Frome Medical Practice, the Merlin, train station, Station Approach businesses, Boulder rooms  

• Landmarks and services: parks, car parks, library, churches, pubs, town hall, Cheese & Grain, theatres  

• Public amenities: toilets, You’re Welcome participants, ATMs, bus stops, taxi ranks, accessible routes 

• Retain or refresh existing icon/key system as in the tear-off guide 

• Retain walking distance circle, 5 Minutes, 10 mins as in the tear-off guide 

• Must work both at scale (for display) and reduced size (for tear-off and digital) 

• All content must be legible, friendly, and easy to navigate 

Outputs 

• A high-resolution vector-based map, scalable for: 

• 1500 x 700mm printed backboards (to fit current oak frame spec) 

• A3 tear-off pads 

• Online format (zoomable digital version or downloadable PDF) 

• Editable source files for future updates 

• Licensing to allow Frome Town Council to reproduce and adapt 

Tone & style 

• Creative, playful, but clean and practical 

• Reflective of Frome’s independent character, walkability, and vibrant local culture 

• Consistent visual identity across all uses (print and digital) in keeping with the Discover Frome branding 

Project management 

• Led by: Amber Stone 

• Stakeholders include: Frome Town Council, local businesses, cultural venues 

• On-site review of current noticeboard locations can be arranged 

Timeline 

• Expressions of interest deadline: 31^st August 

• Appointment of illustrator/designer: 7^th September 

• First draft map: 15^th October 

• Final artwork: 31^st October 

Budget 

To be confirmed — please include: 

• Design fee (including research, site visits and revisions) 

• Any costs for supplying artwork in multiple formats 

• Day rate/hourly rate for future updates 

Submission requirements 

Please send: 

• Portfolio examples (especially any maps or interpretive illustrations) 

• Outline proposal and timeline 

• Budget estimate 

• Any questions or suggested approaches 

Contact: 

Amber Stone – astone@frometowncouncil.gov.uk 01373 465757