Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Kansas City Firefighters Memorial Fountain Renovation
Estimated Public Art Project Budget: $225,000
Deadline For Submittals: November 14, 2011
DESCRIPTION
The City of Kansas City, Missouri, Parks and Recreation Department is seeking artist/designer collaborative teams of two or more to develop innovative, original art and design solutions for renovation work at the Firefighters Memorial at 500 West 31st Street at the southern edge of Penn Valley Park in Kansas City, Missouri.
Link to PDF here: http://www.kcmo.org/idc/groups/generalservice/documents/generalservices/ocs879231-100218.pdf
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Call for Artists: White River State Park Sculpture Program
White River State Park Seeks Submissions for Outdoor Sculpture Program
White River State Park is pleased to announce that it will continue to support an exterior sculpture exhibit program. The primary purpose of this exhibition is to enhance the artistic and cultural opportunities within the state. It is hoped that residents and visitors to Indiana's capital city will appreciate and become engaged in the visual dialogue of these contemporary sculptures. Each cycle, the Park has continued to make changes to the program. The program is now open to any sculptor in Indiana or the Midwest and the Commission will pay up to a maximum of $5,000 to help with transporting the sculpture to and from Indianapolis (mileage and receipts must be provided). In addition, the park will pay an honorarium of $5,000.
The Park will continue to display at least six, large-scale exterior sculptures reflecting diversity of materials, approaches and content on the Old Washington Street Bridge (now a pedestrian walkway connecting venues on the east and west sides of the river) in White River State Park. Rather than change out all of the sculptures every two years, they are now going to only change out two or three sculptures every year and the period of time the work will be displayed will be for 3 years. The Park is the only urban state park in the country and is located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. The New York Times has referred to the Park as "Indianapolis' version of the Mall in Washington." In addition to acres of green spaces the Park is home to six major tourist attractions. Over 3 million people visit the Park each year.
The work must be constructed of materials able to endure the conditions of an outdoor exhibition. The sculptures must be suitable for public display and not present safety issues.
Artists must be 18 years or older. Each selected artist will be awarded a $5,000 honorarium for his or her participation. In addition, the Park will pay up to a maximum of $5,000 in expenses to help transport the sculpture to and from Indianapolis (mileage and receipts must be provided) and the installation and removal of the piece from the Park. White River State Park carries property/physical limited insurance on the sculptures only; however, you must also insure the sculpture for any damage that may be incurred by weather or other acts of God. The Park will provide assistance for installation and dismantling. Artists will receive sign recognition near the sculpture.
Schedule: electronic images on a CD of pieces of art available for exhibition must be postmarked no later than Friday, December 9, 2011. Selected artists will be notified by January 13, 2012. Installation of work must be completed by April 13, 2012. Exhibition ends March 2015.
The submissions will be screened by a committee of individuals who are recognized in the field of contemporary art and art in public places, as well as representatives of White River State Park Commission and staff.
Please provide with your application electronic images of pieces available for the exhibition taken from several different views, labeled with name, medium, dimensions, and date and an image annotation script. If it is a work in progress, please submit a sketch or drawing; the drawing should be specific as to the material and color to be used in the pieces. The work must, however, be completed and installed by April 13, 2012. The Park reserves the right to not accept sculptures that are not completed and installed by this date. Please also provide a resume and an artist's vision and thoughts in creating the sculpture. Submissions will be returned if a self-addressed stamped envelope is provided. Please send the requested information to: Malia Fledderman, White River State Park, 801 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204.
For additional information, please contact Donna Imus at theimusgroup@mac.com or (317) 636-1420.
White River State Park is pleased to announce that it will continue to support an exterior sculpture exhibit program. The primary purpose of this exhibition is to enhance the artistic and cultural opportunities within the state. It is hoped that residents and visitors to Indiana's capital city will appreciate and become engaged in the visual dialogue of these contemporary sculptures. Each cycle, the Park has continued to make changes to the program. The program is now open to any sculptor in Indiana or the Midwest and the Commission will pay up to a maximum of $5,000 to help with transporting the sculpture to and from Indianapolis (mileage and receipts must be provided). In addition, the park will pay an honorarium of $5,000.
The Park will continue to display at least six, large-scale exterior sculptures reflecting diversity of materials, approaches and content on the Old Washington Street Bridge (now a pedestrian walkway connecting venues on the east and west sides of the river) in White River State Park. Rather than change out all of the sculptures every two years, they are now going to only change out two or three sculptures every year and the period of time the work will be displayed will be for 3 years. The Park is the only urban state park in the country and is located in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. The New York Times has referred to the Park as "Indianapolis' version of the Mall in Washington." In addition to acres of green spaces the Park is home to six major tourist attractions. Over 3 million people visit the Park each year.
The work must be constructed of materials able to endure the conditions of an outdoor exhibition. The sculptures must be suitable for public display and not present safety issues.
Artists must be 18 years or older. Each selected artist will be awarded a $5,000 honorarium for his or her participation. In addition, the Park will pay up to a maximum of $5,000 in expenses to help transport the sculpture to and from Indianapolis (mileage and receipts must be provided) and the installation and removal of the piece from the Park. White River State Park carries property/physical limited insurance on the sculptures only; however, you must also insure the sculpture for any damage that may be incurred by weather or other acts of God. The Park will provide assistance for installation and dismantling. Artists will receive sign recognition near the sculpture.
Schedule: electronic images on a CD of pieces of art available for exhibition must be postmarked no later than Friday, December 9, 2011. Selected artists will be notified by January 13, 2012. Installation of work must be completed by April 13, 2012. Exhibition ends March 2015.
The submissions will be screened by a committee of individuals who are recognized in the field of contemporary art and art in public places, as well as representatives of White River State Park Commission and staff.
Please provide with your application electronic images of pieces available for the exhibition taken from several different views, labeled with name, medium, dimensions, and date and an image annotation script. If it is a work in progress, please submit a sketch or drawing; the drawing should be specific as to the material and color to be used in the pieces. The work must, however, be completed and installed by April 13, 2012. The Park reserves the right to not accept sculptures that are not completed and installed by this date. Please also provide a resume and an artist's vision and thoughts in creating the sculpture. Submissions will be returned if a self-addressed stamped envelope is provided. Please send the requested information to: Malia Fledderman, White River State Park, 801 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204.
For additional information, please contact Donna Imus at theimusgroup@mac.com or (317) 636-1420.
Individual Art Program Grant Application Now Open
Individual Artist Program Application Now Open
The Indiana Arts Commission recently announced that it is currently accepting online applications for Individual Artist Program grants.
Hoosier artists in selected disciplines may begin the online application process now through February 2, 2012.
Application guidelines and the online grant application system are currently accessible on the IAC website at http://www.in.gov/arts/individualartistprogram.htm.
Artists should be aware that the application for IAP grants will only be available through the online grant application system, and artists are encouraged to read through the guidelines before beginning the application process.
Eligible projects will only be considered in the areas of crafts, design art, media art, photography, visual arts, and folk arts related to these traditional disciplines.
Individual artists living and working in Indiana may apply for up to $2,000 from the IAP grant, which requires no matching funds. The grants are intended to assist artists with specific project-related costs that will help them further their careers, and provide public benefit through the completed project.
"Projects developed through these grants not only help artists further their careers, but also provide vehicles for their talent to be shared in their communities through exhibitions, demonstrations, and other instructional opportunities," said IAC Executive Director Lewis C. Ricci.
Applicants must be 18 years of age, must be an Indiana resident for at least one year prior to the application, and plan to remain in the state for the full grant period. Eligible artists may not be enrolled in a degree-granting program. All projects must be completed between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the grant guidelines. If there are additional questions, please contact Susan Britsch at sbritsch@iac.in.gov.
Applications must be submitted through the Indiana Cultural Grants Online (http://indiana.cgweb.org/) no later than February 2, 2012.
The Indiana Arts Commission recently announced that it is currently accepting online applications for Individual Artist Program grants.
Hoosier artists in selected disciplines may begin the online application process now through February 2, 2012.
Application guidelines and the online grant application system are currently accessible on the IAC website at http://www.in.gov/arts/individualartistprogram.htm.
Artists should be aware that the application for IAP grants will only be available through the online grant application system, and artists are encouraged to read through the guidelines before beginning the application process.
Eligible projects will only be considered in the areas of crafts, design art, media art, photography, visual arts, and folk arts related to these traditional disciplines.
Individual artists living and working in Indiana may apply for up to $2,000 from the IAP grant, which requires no matching funds. The grants are intended to assist artists with specific project-related costs that will help them further their careers, and provide public benefit through the completed project.
"Projects developed through these grants not only help artists further their careers, but also provide vehicles for their talent to be shared in their communities through exhibitions, demonstrations, and other instructional opportunities," said IAC Executive Director Lewis C. Ricci.
Applicants must be 18 years of age, must be an Indiana resident for at least one year prior to the application, and plan to remain in the state for the full grant period. Eligible artists may not be enrolled in a degree-granting program. All projects must be completed between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully read the grant guidelines. If there are additional questions, please contact Susan Britsch at sbritsch@iac.in.gov.
Applications must be submitted through the Indiana Cultural Grants Online (http://indiana.cgweb.org/) no later than February 2, 2012.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Call for Entries: Cleveland Innerbelt Project Mural Art Program
Cleveland Innerbelt Project Mural Art Program
Call For Entries
Cleveland Public Art is issuing an RFQ to find artists to develop concepts and designs for up to four two-dimensional, graphically printed murals to be installed at one of three neighborhood underpasses located in Cleveland’s Historic Gateway and Tremont neighborhoods. The designs should demonstrate understanding of individual locations and context. The final product will be a series of digitally reproducible files. Therefore, artists across disciplines are encouraged to apply. Photographic, painted, graphic and other renderings are all eligible, so long as they can be digitally transposed to the scale of the panels. Qualified third party contractors will be hired to produce and install the final artwork.
For more information regarding eligibility, locations, requirements and budgets, please see the PDF link below
There will be an OPTIONAL pre-proposal meeting on Tuesday November 8, 2011; 4-7:00pm at Cleveland Public Art, located at 1951 West 26th Street #101, Cleveland, Ohio.
Application deadline: November 21, 2011
Although budget per location will vary, total mural costs at each of the three locations are anticipated to fall within the range of $44,800 to $79,000, including artist fees
Download competition PDF
Direct questions to Tiffany Graham (tgraham@clevelandpublicart.org).
Call For Entries
Cleveland Public Art is issuing an RFQ to find artists to develop concepts and designs for up to four two-dimensional, graphically printed murals to be installed at one of three neighborhood underpasses located in Cleveland’s Historic Gateway and Tremont neighborhoods. The designs should demonstrate understanding of individual locations and context. The final product will be a series of digitally reproducible files. Therefore, artists across disciplines are encouraged to apply. Photographic, painted, graphic and other renderings are all eligible, so long as they can be digitally transposed to the scale of the panels. Qualified third party contractors will be hired to produce and install the final artwork.
For more information regarding eligibility, locations, requirements and budgets, please see the PDF link below
There will be an OPTIONAL pre-proposal meeting on Tuesday November 8, 2011; 4-7:00pm at Cleveland Public Art, located at 1951 West 26th Street #101, Cleveland, Ohio.
Application deadline: November 21, 2011
Although budget per location will vary, total mural costs at each of the three locations are anticipated to fall within the range of $44,800 to $79,000, including artist fees
Download competition PDF
Direct questions to Tiffany Graham (tgraham@clevelandpublicart.org).
Call to Artists: Classroom II at the University of Central Florida
Art in State Buildings Program Project:
Classroom II, UCF 551
University of Central Florida, Orlando
Art Allocation: $94,000
Deadline: All applications must be postmarked by 5 p.m. Monday, December 14th 2011
Send Submissions to: University of Central Florida, Art in State Buildings Program, attn.: Diane Daugherty, Visual Arts Building #117, 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL 32816-1342 (No electronic submissions will be accepted)
UCF’s Classroom II:
This is a “Call to Artists” for Classroom II at the University of Central Florida. The priority of this building is to provide large classrooms and auditoriums to the campus. It will be a high technology teaching space that services 2000+ students at any given time. It is anticipated that this building will have 15,000 unique visitors each day. The UCF ROTC program will be housed in this building as well. The building will have a courtyard landscaped between the current Classroom Building 1 and this new Classroom Building 2. One section of the building faces the UCF memory mall (a high traffic landscaped area) offering a very strong presence on the UCF campus.
Site for Artwork: Exterior, Rotunda and/or garden courtyard
The Selection Committee has determined that the best location for a sculpture or similar site-specific solution for Classroom II is either the Rotunda and/or the courtyard. Both can be viewed in the attachments. The dimensions for the Rotunda circumference are 17 ft . The courtyard measures approx. 30 ft.
Qualifications:
Criteria – Participating artists must have reached a certain level of expertise and recognition in their medium. Their resumes should illustrate that they have met at least two of the following criteria:
The artist’s works are included in major private, public, corporate or museum collections
The artist has received awards, grants or fellowships
The artist has completed other public commissions on a similar scale
The artist has participated in exhibitions at major museums or galleries.
Digital Entries – Please submit digital images on CD.
Please send the following:
Statement – A paragraph that explains why your work is perfect for this project and how the submitted image examples relate to the project requirements. This should not yet be a site-specific proposal.
Resume – A current professional resume, emphasizing public art experience, public collections and public commissions.
Images – (digital only) A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 digital images on a disposable CD that is clearly labeled with artist’s name and the project name. Images should be in .JPG format with a resolution of approx... 800 x 600 pixels. Please label image files with number, artist’s last name and artwork title (i.e. o1-Smith-Birds of Flight). The CD will not be returned. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.
Image ID sheet - Please include the project number & name, artist name, address, phone number and email. On one page please provide for each submitted image: 1) the image number, 2) a thumbnail image of the title of work, 3) medium, 4) dimensions, 5) date of work, 6) price of work or amount of commission.
Please note that submission materials will not be returned so please do not send additional materials other than what is requested above.
For images of Classroom II please refer to the following link:
http://www.fp.ucf.edu/artinstate/calltoartists.html
Classroom II, UCF 551
University of Central Florida, Orlando
Art Allocation: $94,000
Deadline: All applications must be postmarked by 5 p.m. Monday, December 14th 2011
Send Submissions to: University of Central Florida, Art in State Buildings Program, attn.: Diane Daugherty, Visual Arts Building #117, 4000 Central Florida Blvd, Orlando, FL 32816-1342 (No electronic submissions will be accepted)
UCF’s Classroom II:
This is a “Call to Artists” for Classroom II at the University of Central Florida. The priority of this building is to provide large classrooms and auditoriums to the campus. It will be a high technology teaching space that services 2000+ students at any given time. It is anticipated that this building will have 15,000 unique visitors each day. The UCF ROTC program will be housed in this building as well. The building will have a courtyard landscaped between the current Classroom Building 1 and this new Classroom Building 2. One section of the building faces the UCF memory mall (a high traffic landscaped area) offering a very strong presence on the UCF campus.
Site for Artwork: Exterior, Rotunda and/or garden courtyard
The Selection Committee has determined that the best location for a sculpture or similar site-specific solution for Classroom II is either the Rotunda and/or the courtyard. Both can be viewed in the attachments. The dimensions for the Rotunda circumference are 17 ft . The courtyard measures approx. 30 ft.
Qualifications:
Criteria – Participating artists must have reached a certain level of expertise and recognition in their medium. Their resumes should illustrate that they have met at least two of the following criteria:
The artist’s works are included in major private, public, corporate or museum collections
The artist has received awards, grants or fellowships
The artist has completed other public commissions on a similar scale
The artist has participated in exhibitions at major museums or galleries.
Digital Entries – Please submit digital images on CD.
Please send the following:
Statement – A paragraph that explains why your work is perfect for this project and how the submitted image examples relate to the project requirements. This should not yet be a site-specific proposal.
Resume – A current professional resume, emphasizing public art experience, public collections and public commissions.
Images – (digital only) A minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 digital images on a disposable CD that is clearly labeled with artist’s name and the project name. Images should be in .JPG format with a resolution of approx... 800 x 600 pixels. Please label image files with number, artist’s last name and artwork title (i.e. o1-Smith-Birds of Flight). The CD will not be returned. Electronic submissions will not be accepted.
Image ID sheet - Please include the project number & name, artist name, address, phone number and email. On one page please provide for each submitted image: 1) the image number, 2) a thumbnail image of the title of work, 3) medium, 4) dimensions, 5) date of work, 6) price of work or amount of commission.
Please note that submission materials will not be returned so please do not send additional materials other than what is requested above.
For images of Classroom II please refer to the following link:
http://www.fp.ucf.edu/artinstate/calltoartists.html
Request for Proposals: City of West Covina
The City of West Covina is seeking submissions from sculptors for the direct purchase of artwork for two public parks located within the City. The sculpture purchase program has been initiated as part of the 2011/2012 annual work plan created by the Public Art Commission to enhance visibility and the collection of permanent artworks within the City.
The City of West Covina Public Art Commission has identified potential locations within Cortez Park and Cameron Park. The City seeks works that are thematically oriented to youth/family or youth sports destinations. Placement of the artworks will be determined upon final selection and purchase of the artworks. The City will be responsible for preparation of the site, construction of foundations, installation, plaque and lighting of the artworks selected for purchase.
Eligibility
The purchase program is open to professional artists residing in the United Sates. Only existing sculpture artworks will be considered. Artists residing in or have connections to the City of West Covina are strongly encouraged to apply.
Budget
The total project budget for two sculpture purchases and installation is $60,000. It is anticipated that the maximum amount for each purchase shall not exceed $25,000 (Twenty Five Thousand Dollars.) This budget includes all costs associated with the purchase and shall include any travel, delivery costs and applicable sales tax associated with the artwork.
Deadline
The deadline to submit materials for consideration is Thursday, January 5th, 2012 by 4 PM.
Please visit http://www.westcovina.org/business/legal.asp to download the full RFP.
The City of West Covina Public Art Commission has identified potential locations within Cortez Park and Cameron Park. The City seeks works that are thematically oriented to youth/family or youth sports destinations. Placement of the artworks will be determined upon final selection and purchase of the artworks. The City will be responsible for preparation of the site, construction of foundations, installation, plaque and lighting of the artworks selected for purchase.
Eligibility
The purchase program is open to professional artists residing in the United Sates. Only existing sculpture artworks will be considered. Artists residing in or have connections to the City of West Covina are strongly encouraged to apply.
Budget
The total project budget for two sculpture purchases and installation is $60,000. It is anticipated that the maximum amount for each purchase shall not exceed $25,000 (Twenty Five Thousand Dollars.) This budget includes all costs associated with the purchase and shall include any travel, delivery costs and applicable sales tax associated with the artwork.
Deadline
The deadline to submit materials for consideration is Thursday, January 5th, 2012 by 4 PM.
Please visit http://www.westcovina.org/business/legal.asp to download the full RFP.
Artist Member News: Vandra Pentecost to Facilitate Chalk Painting Event
Artist Member Vandra Pentecost will help facilitate an Italian Street Painting Chalk Event at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
Indianapolis International Festival, November 17 - 20 2011
Indiana State Fairgrounds - West Pavilion
Modannarri
Italian Street Painting Chalk Event
Bring the family and come create Old Master paintings in chalk.
Come Join In!
Indianapolis International Festival, November 17 - 20 2011
Indiana State Fairgrounds - West Pavilion
Modannarri
Italian Street Painting Chalk Event
Bring the family and come create Old Master paintings in chalk.
Come Join In!
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