Tuff Gong International was created as part of efforts to realize Bob Marley’s dream of providing a creative space for Artists. That tradition lives on today and Tuff Gong remains a musical home to many recording artists from all across the globe. In keeping with Mr. Marley’s vision Tuff Gong now opens its doors to the wider art community of Visual Artists.
Between June 24, 2013 and July 20, 2013 Tuff Gong invites young muralists to share in this vision and help transform its 300×10 ft of studio wall into a massive work of art through our “Leave Your Mark” art campaign.
Selected artistes will be given the opportunity to “leave their mark” on the more than 4 decades of Tuff Gong legacy. The artists will be commissioned to reproduce their best artistic interpretation of a song of their choice, from the following categories;
Entries must portray the themes of Unity/Love/ Hope/Endurance/Creativity/Diversity inspired by any music created by Bob Marley, Rita Marley, any Jamaican born Tuff Gong International Recording Artiste, Ziggy Marley, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Kymani Marley, and/or Damian Jr. Gong Marley
The submitted works will be recreated in large form on a 8×10 wall space within the Tuff Gong International complex at 220 Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston 11, as a permanent fixture for the viewing pleasure of resident and non-resident tourists.
How to become a candidate
*Visit the Tuff Gong International Website for application forms
*Download, Complete and submit forms electronically or post
*Submit interpretation piece electronically (snapshots of work accepted)
Once you have completely filled out the application, email it to Tamara@tuffgongmusic.com with the image of your work. Your email submission guarantees you have read and agreed to the rules.