DASNY seeks to engage an Artist to lead a program which integrates diversity and self-expression through art and wellness. The Artist will be expected to design and implement a multi-day program incorporating the creation of a mural with staff that is designed to improve employee engagement, celebrate diversity and promote wellness. DASNY is fully committed to exemplifying its core values internally and externally by strategically advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) amongst staff, partners and other key stakeholders. DASNY recognizes DEI as an essential component of its workplace and upholds DEI as integral to accomplishing its mission. The Artist shall create a design for a movable mural, reflecting DASNY’s commitment to DEI, in which DASNY’s employees will paint in guided sessions over the course of multiple days. The Artist shall also develop a wellness component, open to all DASNY employees, that teaches wellness practices, discusses its importance and explores the benefits of creativity and self-expression. The selected Artist will be required to: • Engage with DASNY staff to gather input for the mural. Conduct a DASNY-wide employee survey or utilize another method to gain insight for the concept and design; • Create a mural design reflective of employee’s input which fits in an 11x5 foot space; • Present the final mural design for approval to the Director of Diversity & Inclusion; • Lead multiple in-person guided painting sessions over the course of the multiple days and provide guidance on expectations for participants; • Allow for all sessions to be recorded or photographed; • Develop a wellness curriculum and lead wellness sessions with in-person and virtual attendees; • Create and lead a multi-part wellness workshop to be held at the beginning of each day of guided painting; • Preserve the completed mural via sealing or other appropriate means
