Mission 17 cont'd

piece at Mission 17 Dream On...more to follow.

Mission 17: Dream On!

The 5th Annual Juried Exhibition
Gallery Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 1-6pm or by appointment

CURRENT EXHIBITION Dream On!

The 5th Annual Juried Exhibition12/05/08-1/31/09

Jason Hanasik, Steven in a bed of flowers (2008)

Opening Reception: Friday, December 5th, 6-9pm

Marisa Aragona, David Cicerone, Mikael Gaspay, Jason Gowans, Jason Hanasik,Dmitriy Kustov, Amy Wing Fong Lee, Liz Maher, John K Melvin, Piero Passacantando,Laura Plageman, Jessica Rosen, Gareth Spor, James Tantum, Chris Thorson,Izumi Yokoyama and collaborative works by Teresa Cunniff & Gary R. Weisberg,and Skye Thorstenson & Travis Mathews

Juried by:

Clark Buckner (Director/Curator, MISSION 17)

Joseph del Pesco (Curator-at-large, Artists Space, New York)

Laura Mott (Assistant Director/Curator, MISSION 17)

Susan O'Malley (Assistant Curator, The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art)

Dreams have long been celebrated as sources of inspiration and analogues for artworks. In dreams we see that the world might be otherwise, that oppressive forces might be overcome, and that our wishes might be fulfilled. But the dreams that have driven the development of the modern world have resulted, to the contrary, in previously unimaginable nightmares. We live in a world where genocide has become commonplace, where the necessary conditions for life on earth are threatened by our own actions, and where there seems to be no limit to our exploitation of one another.Is it naïve now to dream--a disavowal of the conflicts that in fact define our condition? Or has the need to dream become more urgent than ever?For MISSION 17's 5th Annual Juried Exhibition titled Dream On!--with both the sarcasm and sincerity implied by the phrase--we invited artists to submit work in response to the imperative.

recent work fall 2008

something to chew on.

reading

check out http://flexiblestructures.blogspot.com/ it will be a site for my more serious writings in the coming weeks. for now put up a piece from last spring. enjoy.

some more pics

Another recent installation. same material as previous post sans balloons. just the tubing and cable ties here. was attempting a ploy at landscape vs skyscape.

friends in distant places

please check out this site, it has been a lot of hard work for CIAC, and it looks as if it payed off. I recently came across it the other day, I have no idea how long they have had the new site, but I am guessing it is fairly recent. Congratulations to the staff at CIAC.

cheers,

John

Cloud V1 (New Work)

A Recent Installation. Got a chance at the Swell to install in a space a bit bigger than normal. Twas a pleasure. Anyways, materials are radiant floor heating tubing, cable ties, LED's, and 3' balloons. cheers.

Humor

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art opp's

Seeking Performing Arts Production Specialist to manage and produce a variety of live music, dance and theatrical events at the San Diego International Airport.

BACKGROUND:
The San Diego International Airport has hosted a Performing Arts Program primarily focused on music for the past six years. Performances are held regularly in Terminal 2 and Terminal 1 every second and fourth Friday respectively. Special event performances are also held to celebrate unique occasions, significant cultural and patriotic observations and the winter holiday season.

DESCRIPTION: The Airport is seeking to contract with a Performing Arts Production Specialist to perform a range of technical functions requiring creativity and resourcefulness to manage and produce a variety of live music, dance, and theatrical events at the Airport. Programming may include local, regional, and international live music, modern, traditional, and ethnic dance as well as an array of theatrical productions.



The purpose of the Performing Arts Program is to: celebrate local culture and talent of San Diego County and the region; enhance the Airport environment and ambiance; enhance the experience of Airport visitors by providing moments of cultural richness; mitigate moments of stress/periods of waiting; and ensure the Airport environment is continually fresh, exciting and inviting.


Vendor Registration must be completed to submit an application.

Once you’ve successfully completed the registration process you will receive an e-mail from the Authority confirming your registration and providing more details about this opportunity.

To complete your Registration:
1. You will be asked to create a user name and password, please write them down and save for reference.
2. Have ready your Business contact information, structure, and federal tax ID # (or SSN).

By registering as a Vendor you will receive notices on:
1. Future business opportunities with the Authority,
2. Addenda documents that may affect your submission.
3. Additional documents when available.

The Authority classifies Vendors by Business Categories. During the registration process you will be asked to select a Business Category.
For this opportunity use the following business category:

711310 Arts event organizers with facilities

To register as a Vendor visit: http://www.san.org/business and follow the Vendor Registration instructions.

Questions?

Susanna H. Peredo
Art Program Coordinator
San Diego International Airport
P.O. Box 82776
San Diego, CA 92138-2776
619-400-2887 Fax 619-400-2866

speredo@san.org

APP Program Specialist (Staff Project Manager position)
City of Sacramento
Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission
Sacramento, CA

Sacramento’s 30-year old 2% Public Art Ordinance seeks dynamic, vision-oriented professional for exciting opportunity. The Art In Public Places Program Specialist serves as the project manager to many exciting public art projects throughout the City and County of Sacramento. Duties include development of project art plans, expert facilitation of the art selection process, contract and budget negotiation, oversight and coordination with artist and City/County staff throughout artwork fabrication and installation process.

The Program Specialist coordinates project outreach, public relations, and community education programs. Must be highly skilled in managing the design, construction and installation of public artworks with budgets up to 1 million dollars. Must have a background in and knowledge of contemporary visual art. Must have the ability to manage the conservation and maintenance of public artworks; be proficient in related marketing, outreach and education initiatives; work well in a team environment with diverse stakeholders in the public and private sectors including the arts community, elected officials, City and County departments, developers, consultants, architects, contractors, and the public. Superb technical writing skills, organizational skills, communication skills, computer skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects required.


Job closes September 19, 2008. Salary is $55,596.00 - $83,400.00 annually
Must apply online at the City website: www.cityofsacramento.org/personnel

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1625 Broadway
Suite 2700
Denver, CO 80202
t 303.892.3724
f 303.892.3848
www.coloarts.org
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications are requested from artists and/or artist teams interested in creating a
site specific public artwork for the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs,
Science and Engineering Building.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL: September 26, 2008
TOTAL ART BUDGET: $90,000
NAME OF INSTITUION: University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Science and Engineering Building
PROJECT SUMMARY
The lobby of the Science and Engineering Building is a spectacular three floor entry
atrium. The Art Selection Committee requests that the artwork utilize this entry
location which will house a Foucault pendulum (purchased separately by the
University). The Committee is looking for art that is diverse in media and can be
integrated into this space. The artwork should engage in a dialogue with the
pendulum as well as articulate the nature, aspects, or mysteries of the scientific
disciplines located in the building. Lighting is important on this campus and should
be considered as an element of this artwork. This project will need to be fast tracked
once awarded to the artist, so please do not apply unless you could complete the
project in the spring of 2009.
MISSION
“The Colorado Springs campus of the University of Colorado shall be a
comprehensive baccalaureate university with selective admission standards. The
Colorado Springs campus shall offer liberal arts and sciences, business,
engineering, health sciences, and teacher preparation undergraduate degree
programs, and a selected number of master’s and doctoral degree programs."
VISION: The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs will provide unsurpassed,
student-centered teaching and learning, and outstanding research and creative work
that serve our community, state, and nation, and result in our recognition as the
premier comprehensive, regional research university in the United States
HISTORY
The University of Colorado dates back to the pioneer days of Colorado and has
grown dramatically since those early days. It is now a system with three distinct
institutions: CU-Boulder, CU-Colorado Springs, and CU-Denver and Health
Sciences Center. In 1974 the Board of Regents officially established the CU System
to be led by a President and each institution led by a Chancellor.
The Colorado Springs campus began in the 1920s as an extension center for the
Boulder campus. By the 1960s the extension center had grown to more than 1,200
students. A gift of the land and buildings of the old Cragmor Sanatorium provided a
permanent site for the campus, and in 1965 the extension center became the
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Since then, numerous buildings have
been added, including residence halls.
The Colorado Springs campus distinguishes itself in space and electronics research,
which creates a mutually supportive relationship with some of the local area’s
primary industries. The American Association of State Colleges and Universities
named UCCS as one of two national leaders in community engagement efforts.
UCCS is the fastest growing university in Colorado and one of the fastest growing
universities in the nation.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
The City of Colorado Springs is the second most populous city in the state of
Colorado with a population approaching 400,000. Colorado Springs is located 63
miles south of Denver at an elevation of 6,035 feet. The city is situated near the
base of one of the most famous American mountains, Pikes Peak, at the eastern
edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains.
Colorado Springs amenities include parks, bike trails, open-area spaces, business
and commerce, museums, theatres and other entertainment. It was first established
as a posh resort community and the tourist industry has remained strong and offers
many activities and attractions. In 2006, Money magazine ranked Colorado Springs
the best place to live in the big city category, which includes cities with 300,000 or
more people.
DESCRIPTION
The Science and Engineering Building at the University of Colorado at Colorado
Springs brings together the departments of biology, physics, and mechanical and
aerospace engineering as well as the National Institute for Science, Space and
Security Centers and the CU Institute for Bioenergetics into a single facility. The joint
research of these various groups will be supported in flexible research space that is
intended to encourage additional inter-disciplinary opportunities. The 156,000 gross
square feet complex will significantly expand the current science and engineering
capabilities and will include innovative classrooms, teaching labs, research labs for
science and engineering and computer technology, as well as faculty and staff
offices. It will be the largest building on the UCCS campus and will be LEED Silver
certified.
The new Science and Engineering Building will have an integrated K-12 outreach
theme featuring a welcoming facility for secondary school children who will have
opportunities to interact with engineering and science experiments. The building will
also encourage ‘living’ tours of science, invention and discovery. Interactive centers,
called ‘Imagination Stations’, will allow K-12 students to learn about the research
and teachings in the building. Interactive programs will be derived from the work of
the UCCS students in the Bachelor of Innovation™ Game Design and Development
degree.
BUDGET
$90,000 is available for all related expenses of this Public Art commission including
artist fees, fabrication, insurance, shipping, travel, installation, documentation, etc.
The pendulum will be purchased separately by the University, but the artist may
enhance it as they see fit. There are two elements that the artist will have to
address in their design. One is an area of the floor below the pendulum that has
been left unfinished and the other will be a barrier to surround the swing of the
pendulum.
COMMITTEE STATEMENT ON THE ART
The lobby of the Science and Engineering Building is a spectacular three floor entry
atrium. The Art Selection Committee requests that the artwork utilize this entry
location which will house a Foucault pendulum (purchased separately by the
University). The Committee is looking for art that is diverse in media and can be
integrated into this space. The artwork should engage in a dialogue with the
pendulum as well as articulate the nature, aspects, or mysteries of the scientific
disciplines located in the building. Lighting is important on this campus and should
be considered as an element of this artwork. This project will need to be fast tracked
once awarded to the artist, so please do not apply unless you could complete the
project in the spring of 2009.
Foucault pendulum
The Foucault pendulum, named after the French physicist Leon Foucault, was
conceived as an experiment to demonstrate the rotation of the Earth. The first public
demonstration took place in 1851; at that time it was widely known that the earth
rotated, but Foucault’s pendulum provided the first dynamic proof in an easy-to-see
experiment. Today Foucault pendulums are located in many science museums,
planetariums and educational facilities and often artwork is integrated with these
pendulums.
COLORADO ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
In 1977, the Colorado General Assembly passed the Art in Public Places Act
requiring that 1% of the construction costs of new or renovated state-owned
buildings be used to acquire works of art for permanent installation at the project
site. The Colorado Council on the Arts (CCA) is responsible for implementation of
the law. Upon installation, all purchased or commissioned works of art become the
property of the State and form the state art collection, developed and administered
by the CCA. The AIPP program has successfully commissioned or purchased over
400 works of art for the enhancement of state buildings and the enjoyment of the
citizens of Colorado.
By uniting artists, architecture and the host community, the Art in Public Places
Program (AIPP) acts as a formal mechanism for integrating the art experience into the
built environment and civic spaces. The CCA, in conjunction with the client agency,
appoints a different art selection committee for each project. Each committee has at
least the following members: the project architect, an agency representative, a
building tenant, a member of the host community, an artist, a member of the board of
the CCA and one member each from the State Senate and the House of
Representatives. The Program Administrator of the AIPP facilitates the process and
the CCA board reviews selection committee recommendations for final approval.
ELIGIBILITY
The Colorado Council on the Arts is committed to ensuring the broadest possible
impact of its limited resources. The Program is open to all artists regardless of race,
color, creed, gender, gender variance, national origin, age, religion, marital status,
political opinion or affiliation, or mental or physical handicap although certain
projects may be limited or give preference to those residing in Colorado. This call is
open to all U.S. artists. An artist with an existing public art contract with the Colorado
Council on the Arts is not eligible to accept another Art in Public Places project until
the current contract is substantially complete.
SELECTION PROCESS SCHEDULE
Deadline for receipt of submittal: September 26, 2008 midnight MDT
Committee review: mid October 2008
Occupant move-in: Spring 2009
TO APPLY FOR THIS CALL
The Colorado Council on the Arts, Art in Public Places Program is contracting with
CaFÉ™ (callforentry.org) to manage the submittal process for this RFQ. The
applicant will be asked to submit 6 digital images of previously completed work, a
resume and an artist statement of no more that 2,000 characters. If your images are
not identified with name, location, budget and year, please attach an image
description sheet. If applying as a team, please submit a two page resume for each
artist on the team. There is no application fee to apply or to use the CaFÉ™ online
application system. Applications must be submitted through CaFÉ™ to be
considered.
Digital Images. In order to be considered for this project, the applicant must submit
6 digital images of previously completed artworks electronically through the CaFÉ™
system. Artists who wish to submit kinetic, sound, video or other multimedia works
must submit a complete CaFÉ™ application including 6 still images and written
materials and then send an additional DVD of no more than five minutes, by
September 26, 2008 to:
Colorado Council on the Arts
Art in Public Places Program
1625 Broadway, Suite 2700
Denver, CO 80202
Instructions on how to format images to CaFÉ™ specifications can be found at
http://www.callforentry.org/imaging_tips.phtml. Assistance in using the CaFÉ™
system is available during regular business hours by calling 303-629-1166 or 1-888-
562-7232, or e-mail cafe@westaf.org.
Statement of interest: Your statement of interest should outline your interest in this
project and your experience working on a pendulum, a science or similar project of
this scope (2,000 characters) should be submitted via CaFÉ™.
Resume: Submit a two page current résumé, via CaFÉ™, that outlines your
professional accomplishments as an artist. Team resumes must be combined into
one document before uploading. Please submit this document as either a .doc or
.pdf.
Questions: Questions posted on CaFÉ™ related to this project must be answered.
LEGAL COMMENTS
The Art Selection Committee and the Colorado Council on the Arts reserve the right
to reject any or all applications, proposals, applicants, or projects and to modify or
terminate the application process or the selection process for any reason and
without prior notice.
QUESTIONS
If you require more information or clarification please contact the Art in Public Places
Program at 303-892-3724 or email Jil Rosentrater at jil.rosentrater@state.co.us.
ADDITION SOURCES OF INFORMATION
http://www.uccs.edu/~scieng/ To view the Science and Engineering Building in
progress

another current project

forgot about this one, somewhat based on canyons, but not so much. for scale reference, the height of the entire sculpture is no more than 18 inches. all of it reclaimed scrap wood and staples.

recent work

work in progress, there will be more of these over the next few months. the materials are latex balloons, led lights, cut and drilled radiant floor heating tubing, and cable ties. cheers.

Public Art Opp's and other collaborations

The latest installment of public art opportunities; please pay special attention to the administrator's note regarding yelp. I believe it is a very good idea for someone who is motivated and has a few moments in their day to begin compiling this data.

Happy reading:





Short note from the administrator

Dear Artists:

As long as I have been in the field of public art, artists have requested some sort of centralized information resource where they can learn about fabricators, installers and other related vendors. As a government agency, the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture (and all other government agencies as far as I know) is prohibited from providing any type of information that can be perceived as a recommendation or preferential treatment to a vendor. This is the reason why our agency has never taken on the task of providing this centralized information resource that you’ve all been asking for. However, I believe I may have discovered a possible solution.

Maybe some of you are already familiar with www.yelp.com . This a website which is free for readers and users and it features user reviews of all different types of services. For example, anyone can go onto this site and write a review about their local drycleaner or taco shop. Why not add your reviews about mosaic installers or foundries? It’s extremely stable and user-friendly. You can review vendors anywhere in the country, which helps artists who work in areas where they’re not familiar with the local businesses. All it would take for www.yelp.com to support the artist community is a few enterprising artists who start entering reviews and information about the vendors they use. If someone were to take this on and really develop a solid set of “lists”, gather “friends” and write reviews, I would be able to direct artists who ask me for vendor referrals to your Yelp profile and the power of the artist community would grow exponentially.

If anyone noticed the hypocrisy of my recommendation for www.yelp.com , please forgive me. I’ve used Angie’s List (which isn’t free), and Citysearch and a bunch of other user-review sites, and none are as comprehensive, wide-reaching or as well-tailored for what artists want as Yelp, in my opinion. However, if you know of something better, by all means, share.

If you take this on, please let me know how I can help. Dana

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
ARTIST/PLANNER OR CONSULTANT TEAM

Deadline: September 3, 2008

East Lancaster Corridor Master Plan, Fort Worth, TX

East Lancaster Avenue extends from Interstate 35 W, just east of downtown Fort Worth, out to Loop 820 and beyond to the Historic Handley Village. Known locally as the “Old Dallas Highway”, the corridor features Mid-20th Century commercial architecture and some wide, grassy medians with large oak trees. The Fort Worth Art Commission has approved an approach that considers the whole of the East Lancaster Corridor, seeking to stitch various sites together so public art projects - both current and future - relate to one another conceptually or visually while reflecting the unique qualities of the neighborhoods in which they reside. In addition, conceptual design work for the two locations for which funding is currently available is desired. Some nodes that the East Lancaster Corridor Master Plan shall address include but are not limited to:



This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Artist/Planner or Public Art Consultant Team (consisting of at least one public art consultant and one artist) with extensive urban corridor public art planning experience, outstanding community facilitation skills, and experience working with other artists. Click here to download the full RFQ. or go to www.fwpublicart.org

Questions? Anne Allen at aallen@fwpublicart.org

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***PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY, Gresham, Oregon***

CENTER FOR THE ARTS , GRESHAM, OREGON

DESCRIPTION
The Regional Arts & Culture Council in Portland, Oregon, invites artists/teams residing in the United States to submit qualifications to create multiple freestanding sculptures for the new Center for the Arts Community Plaza in Gresham, Oregon.

ELIGIBILITY: Artists/teams residing in the United States.

PROJECT BUDGET: The art budget is $175,000 including all related costs for design, fabrication and installation.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Project Overview

Gresham, Oregon, has grown from a sleepy farming and lumber village founded in 1905 to Oregon’s fourth largest city. With record population growth in the past decade, Gresham has outgrown the shadow of Portland and is evolving from a commuter town to a bustling, multicultural community seeking a distinct identity of its own. "Let's make Gresham a destination for the arts in the 21st century. The Center for the Arts can be the nucleus around which the arts can foster livability for generations to come…a showplace for learning, performing and sharing the joy the arts bring to all of us." -- Charles Becker, Former Mayor, City of Gresham

The long term goal for the Gresham Center for the Arts is for it to encompass four distinct elements: (1) the Plaza which is the focus of the first phase of the project and will be flanked by large open lawn areas until the buildings are constructed over the next 3 to 10 years; (2) an Events Center, a multi-purpose building with a first-floor conference center/community meeting place and second-floor black box theater space; (3) a Proscenium Theater for community performing arts events as well as national touring acts such as Broadway shows, comedy, music, magic and dance; (4) the Festival Street on NE 3rd Street, which runs along the north edge of the site, and will be redesigned to allow the plaza to flow out into the right-of-way. The plaza will be under construction in September 2008 with a completion date of August 2009.

The Art Committee is seeking one artist/team to create multiple artworks for the north end of the plaza that are inventive and innovative interpretations of the arts. Artists who work in any durable sculpture media will be considered. Power, water and drainage will be provided to the location of the art. The use of these utilities is at the discretion of the selected artist and should not be viewed as an expectation or requirement.

How to Apply

All materials must be submitted online, via CaFÉ™. For complete details, download the Call for Artist s from www.racc.org or go to www.callforentry.org , register a username and password, navigate to “Apply to Calls” and search for “Gresham Center for the Arts: Portland, Oregon.”

Additional Information
If you have questions or need any additional information please contact:

Peggy Kendellen
Public Art Manager
Regional Arts & Culture Council
108 NW 9th, Suite 300
Portland, OR 97209
503.823.4196
pkendellen@racc.org
www.racc.org


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"Teaching Artist" position now being offered by the Cultural Arts Office / City of Carlsbad. The application guidelines are posted on our city's website at:
http://www.carlsbadca.gov/hr/jobs2.html

Tonya C. Rodzach
Arts Education Coordinator
Cultural Arts Office / City of Carlsbad
(760) 434-2905
Trodz@ci.carlsbad.ca.us

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CITY OF SACRAMENTO
SACRAMENTO METROPOLITAN ARTS COMMISSION
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PRE-QUALIFIED ARTIST DATABASE
NOTE: APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th
The Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission (SMAC) invites artists and artist teams to submit qualifications for potential inclusion in a pre-qualified artist database for upcoming public art opportunities at the Sacramento International Airport. The “Airport Art Program” will provide opportunities for artists to create permanently installed artwork at various sites throughout the Airport over the next four years.
A selection panel comprised of members of SMAC, the Art in Public Places Committee, arts professionals and community representatives will review applications and establish a pool of qualified artists working in a variety of media. Media appropriate to the Airport Art Program includes sculpture, ceramic, mosaics, art glass, multi-media, artist-designed lighting elements, or any other durable materials suitable for long-term exposure in an airport environment.

Once the database is established, individual selection panels will be convened to review artists’ portfolios for one or more projects or project sites. The composition of the selection panels may vary, but will typically include members of the SMAC, the Sacramento Airport Authority, Airport employees, community representatives and arts professionals.
Artists included in the database will be considered for various art sites and may be selected to participate in a design competition for those sites based on the scale, style and media of their past work and its relationship to the site for which artwork is to be commissioned. Artists selected for the pre-qualified pool will be notified prior to being placed under consideration for specific projects or project sites.

If awarded a commission, artists will be required to attend periodic meetings in Sacramento, present concept proposals to SMAC and its subcommittees, and attend community meetings as required. Selected artists or artist teams will be responsible for overseeing the fabrication, delivery and installation of the commissioned artwork and for working cooperatively with the project architects, design-build team and SMAC and Airport staff and consultants.
Project Background
On March 25, 2008, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, in compliance with the City’s Public Art Ordinance, approved an allocation of $5 million for the acquisition of permanent artwork for the planned Terminal B Modernization Program at the Sacramento International Airport. Designed by Corgan Associates, the architectural design includes a three-level landside terminal with sections of curved roof that reach out from a central core. The glass-clad walls allow light to filter throughout the building while exterior sunscreens provide shading from the summer sun. An automated "people mover" tram will run from the landside building to airside passenger concourse building. The design of the airside terminal echoes the curved roof and tilted glass walls of the landside building.
Airport Art Sites
Opportunities for artwork will vary from monumental to intimately scaled, and from whimsical pieces to those that are more serious and contemplative. The commissioned artwork may address the architectural scale of the building or may be experienced on a more intimate and personal level.
Potential sites for artwork include the central hall of the landside building, including the ticket counter lobby and the circulation area, the passenger concourse and gate rooms, domestic and international baggage claim areas, transfer station connections, and the Airport entryway. Other sites and art opportunities may be identified as the program evolves. All artists selected for the art program will be encouraged to create unique, innovative artwork that reflects Sacramento’s stature as the State Capital and as a thriving center for government activity, cultural tourism and trade. All artwork commissioned for the Airport must respond creatively to the site, architecture, and function of the Airport facilities.
Art Budgets
It is anticipated that individual public art project budgets will range from $100,000 to one million dollars.
Eligibility Requirements
Professional artists or artist teams residing in the United States with experience in the design, fabrication, and installation of public artwork are eligible to apply to the pre-qualified artist pool. Artists from Amador, Butte, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin,
Solano, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties are encouraged to apply.

Artist Selection Criteria
Artists will be selected for inclusion in the pre-qualified artist database based on the following criteria:
Innovation, creativity and quality of craftsmanship in previous projects.
Ability to and interest in creating artwork that is unique to the Airport Art Program and which is of a museum-quality aesthetic standard.
Appropriateness of artwork media and scale relative to the Airport Art Program.
Demonstrated proficiency and technical knowledge of the materials and techniques in the artist’s chosen medium.
Experience and success in creating public artwork in collaboration or cooperation with architectural design teams and under the auspices of a public agency.
Assessed ability to design, fabricate and install artwork within a relatively short timeline.
Application Procedures
Applicants must submit the following information:
1. A completed application form. (2 copies).
2. A professional résumé, four pages maximum (2 copies). Artist teams must submit resumes for each team member.
3. A statement that describes your general approach to art making and to addressing the issues and concerns of public art in particular. (2 copies).
4. Ten (10) images of past work on a PC Compatible CD Rom. (As an added precaution, please review your images on a PC prior to submitting your application). All images must be in Power Point Presentation - OR - JPEG format (.jpg). If submitting in JPEG format, please size to 1024 pixels (14.222 inches) on the longest side, at 72 dpi. Also, each image filename must be named as follows: artist’s last name, first initial, underscore, and number corresponding to the number on the Annotated Image List (e.g. smithg_01.jpg). If submitting Power Point presentation, please name power point file as follows: with artist’s last name, first initial (e.g. smithj). Number each image in lower right hand corner (superimposed on image), corresponding to the number on the Annotated Image List.
5. Annotated Image List must include title of artwork, media, dimensions, year completed, budget and commissioning agency, and a number corresponding to a CD filename (individual JPEGs or Power Point file), as specified above. Please include a brief and clearly narrated project description for each image. (2 copies)
6. If applying as a team, please designate a lead artist as the primary contact. A maximum of 15 images total may be submitted per artist team.
7. Do not submit paper materials in plastic covers, binders, or folders. Use only paper clips to bind your materials. Do not include additional materials in your application – they will not be reviewed.

Please Note: changes were made to image specification requirements on 7/31/08.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

PLEASE NOTE:

Ø The CD must be clearly labeled with the artist’s name and with the medium for which the artist/artist team wishes to be considered. These categories include:

§ Sculpture
§ Mosaic or Ceramic
§ Art Glass
§ Multi-Media/Installation
§ Light
§ Other (please specify medium)

Application materials must be received at the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission Offices by 5:00 p.m. on Monday September 15, 2008. Send application packets to:
Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission
2030 Del Paso Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95815-2030
Attn: Airport Art Program Pre-Qualified Artist Data Base

Notes:
Inclusion in the pre-qualified artist pool does not guarantee that an artist or artist team will be selected for an Airport art project.
If an applicant team dissolves, individual artists from that team will not be eligible for further consideration.
SMAC reserves the right to select artists/artists teams who are not in the pre-qualified pool for Airport art projects.
All future commissioned artwork will be required to be of durable materials appropriate for long-term exposure in an Airport environment, must be designed to adhere to public health and safety codes, and must be ADA compliant.

For further information about the Sacramento Metropolitan Airport Terminal B Expansion Program please visit: http://www.sacairports.org/int/planning/TMP.htm
For information about the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission please visit: http://www.sacculture.com/

Art Show - Clara Street Projects

Hey all, Opening next friday, a sort of grassroots thing that I am involved in. Inserted the press release below:

“Clara Street Projects” Transforms Auto Garage into Alternative Gallery Space 170 Clara Street, San Francisco
August 8 – October 3, 2008

Opening Receptions for “Clara Street Projects: An Exhibition in Three Parts”
Part I: Transformations-- Friday, August 8, 6-8 pm
Part II: Site and Situation-- Thursday, August 28, 6-8 pm
Part III: Negotiations-- Thursday, September 18, 6-8 pm

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, July 29, 2008—“Clara Street Projects”, a group of Bay Area artists, has repurposed a former auto mechanic’s garage in the South of Market area of San Francisco to stage a series of three two-week visual arts exhibitions running from August 8 through October 3, 2008.

The temporary exhibition space on Clara Street will only exist for these three shows. The owner of the building has generously donated the space to the collective while awaiting city approval for his renovation plans. The show’s organizers, Barry Beach, Kelly Falzone, and Joshua Keller, have collaborated with exhibiting artists to repurpose the space and stage the shows.

This endeavor was inspired in part by the “Ways and Means” group show that took place in April of 2008 in which 24 emerging artists repurposed a donated 1800 square foot vacant office space on Howard Street, creating an alternative gallery setting specifically designed to showcase their work.

“Clara Street Projects: An Exhibition in Three Parts” features thirty-one Bay Artists utilizing a wide range of media, processes and materials. “Part I: Transformations” features work addressing the intersections of the natural and built environments and will run from August 8 through 22. “Part II: Site and Situation” addresses the idea of art as cognitive remnant and will be up August 28 through September 12. “Part III: Negotiations” will explore the interplay between individuals and their surroundings September 18 through October 3.

“Clara Street Projects” is located at 170 Clara Street, one-half block north of Harrison Street between 5th and 6th Streets in SOMA. Gallery hours are 12-6pm Tuesday through Saturday. Limited street parking is available. Garage parking is available nearby at San Francisco Center (5th Street) and at the Moscone Center (4th Street).

For more information, visit www.clarastreetprojects.org or e-mail project organizers at
clarastreetprojects@gmail.com.


Hope to see you there!

more public art opp's

another fine list of available public art opportunities, enjoy:


Temporary Sculpture Exhibition Facilitated by UrbanArts:
Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2008
Boston, MA - Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Inaugural Celebration Sculpture Exhibition Call for Entries
Eligibility: Open to Massachusetts artists/designers.
The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy in Boston, MA invites artists to forward a selection of existing sculptures or installations for an outdoor exhibition from October 1 to November 2, 2008. This project is organized in conjunction with the Inaugural Celebration on October 4, 2008, a free festival to celebrate the completion of the new mile-long park in downtown Boston stretching from the North End to Chinatown. Artists are encouraged to enter large-scale work for installation on the grounds of the park. The UrbanArts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is facilitating the project in close collaboration with the Greenway Conservancy, the City of Boston, the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, and other partners. Funding has been provided by State Street Foundation.
Download the complete Call for Entries at http://www.urbanartsinstitute.org – click on Opportunities.


A) $100K+ projects
Deadline For Submittals: August 28, 2008
Kansas City, MO - Area Transportation Authority Arts in Transit - Request For Qualifications 08-7032-29: Troost Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (Brt) Corridor
Total Estimated Public Art Budget: $ 270,000
RFQ Website: www.kcata.org

Deadline: September 15, 2008
Seattle, WA + King County Correctional Facility Lobby (2 projects)
4Culture is seeking an artist or artists from WA, OR, or BC (Canada) that can make the experience of visiting the King County Correctional Facility lobby more enjoyable for the hundreds of people that pass through it each day. The building already includes two major exterior integrated works: Martha Schwartz’ Jail House Garden and Benson Shaw’s Torus Torum. Both were installed when the building was constructed.
ARTIST MADE SEATING ELEMENTS
Functional seating elements that can improve the legibility of reception functions, comfortably accommodate conversation, and help bridge the lobby’s disparate design elements are desired to replace existing wooden benches.
STAIRWELL & PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
Integrated low-relief sculpture, murals, large-scale photographic prints, or light-based works are desired to activate the main passage between the first two floors of the building. This includes open space on either side of the facility’s public stairwell, landing wall, and west wall at the top of the stairwell facing an elevated pedestrian walkway. Artists with experience addressing a site-specific context and integrating their works into an architectural environment are encouraged to apply.
Desired artwork will honor the activities of the jail, inspire hope, and introduce a sense of humanity and care to the currently chilly, institutional finish. Selected artist(s) will be expected to coordinate with personnel to determine security requirements.
Information: www.4culture.org


B) Projects below $100,000
Deadline: September 30, 2008.
THE REDDING LIBRARY - A Permanent Outdoor Site-Specific Installation.
Now accepting submissions from experienced professional artists and/or art teams to create a unique piece of art that reflects the values of a free public library and stands as an icon to welcome all patrons.
Project budget is $40,000.
Website: >
Contact: Mari Szynal
City of Redding, Community Services
mszynal@ci.redding.ca.us
(530) 225-4104

Sacramento Airport Art Application is due on
August 4th!
Additionally, we have 3 other projects listed:
-Valley Hi North Laguna Library
-Greenhaven Pocket Library Phase 3
-George Sim Community Center
Application for one or more of these projects is due on August 15th!
Please follow the link below for all of our RFQs and applications.
http://www.sacmetroarts.org/calls-for-artists.html
Contact: Lorrie Kempf
Sacramento Metro Arts Art in Public Place Assistant
lkempf@cityofsacramento.org >
(916) 566-3977

Deadline: August 15, 2008
Kearney, NE - University of Nebraska Bruner Hall of Science Phase II Renovation and Addition RFQ
Budget: $98,000
The Nebraska One Percent for Art Program announces a new project open to artists and artist teams from throughout the United States. This project is for the University of Nebraska at Kearney Bruner Hall of Science Phase II Renovation and Addition, and consists of a primary and optional secondary location for art. The primary site is on the exterior brick wall of the new addition, with an optional area for artwork within a three panel window overlooking the west entrance. The prospectus is attached for your reference. Artists are not restricted to a theme (outside a reference to the nature of the academic building’s purpose), style, or media

Please visit the Nebraska Arts Council website at the link below to view the project details and download the prospectus:
http://www.nebraskaartscouncil.org
There is a clickable button on the lower half of our HomePage which will take you directly to the project information page.
J.D. Hutton
Artist Services and Communications Manager/NE 1% For Art Manager
Nebraska Arts Council
1004 Farnam Street, Plaza Level
Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1885
(402) 595-2142
NEW EMAIL: jayne.hutton@nebraska.gov >


Deadline: August 22, 2008 -received by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (FYI got an email from Naples telling me to remove the section saying that overnight and express mail is acceptable, I would assume this means don't use the overnight/express, John).
Naples, FL - Call to Artists - Parking Garage
The City of Naples, Florida Public Art Program is requesting qualifications from artists, or artist teams, to create site-specific artwork to be integrated with a new three-story municipal parking garage in downtown Naples. The project goal is to create an inviting urban experience for the residents and thousands of annual visitors who come to Naples for a premier shopping, dining, and cultural experience.
Budget: $95,000
RFQ Website:
http://purchasing.naplesgov.com
DEADLINE: September 1, 2008


Chapel Hill, NC - Chapel Hill Office of Public Art Call to Artists: Greenways Trail System
Project Summary
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all artists and artist teams in NC, SC, VA, GA, and TN. Artists and teams may specialize in multiple disciplines and media. North Carolina artists are encouraged to apply.
BUDGET: at least $50,000.
DESCRIPTION: The Town of Chapel Hill, North Carolina seeks qualifications from artists and/or artist teams to (1) engage the community in a dialog about itself, explore the Town’s Greenways Trail System, and recognize public art opportunities in the Greenways System during a seven to ten-day residency, (2) design and present for review one or more prototype public art feature(s) for the Greenways, and (3) fabricate the final public art prototype(s) to be installed on the Morgan Creek, Dry Creek or Bolin Creek segments of the Trail System.
Project Overview
Chapel Hill’s Greenways form an extensive trail network throughout the Town and currently include approximately 4.5 miles of paved trail and 7.6 miles of natural surface trail. The Town’s 2006 Greenways Master Plan identifies over 28 miles of potential trails to be built within the Town. Once finished, the system will act as both a recreation and transportation network that will link most areas of Town. Three paved trail extensions are currently in various phases of development: Morgan Creek Trail, Bolin Creek Trail, and Dry Creek Trail. In accordance with the Town’s Percent for Art Ordinance, one percent of the budget for these three trail extensions (estimated to be a total of $50,000) will fund this public art project. The use of construction credits and the procurement of additional funds are also possible. This is a three phase project.
During Phase One of this project the selected artist(s) will undertake a seven to ten-day residency in Chapel Hill consisting of research, greenway tours, meetings and public events to be designed by the selected artist(s) in conjunction with Town public art staff. Participating stakeholders may include the Greenways and Public Arts commissions, the Parks and Recreation Department and other Town divisions, and relevant community and neighborhood organizations. The selected artist(s) may also have the opportunity to work with the landscape design firms of, Lappas and Havener, and Coulter, Jewel and Thames. The residency will conclude with the public presentation of findings and opportunities to the Public Art Review Committee and Chapel Hill Town Council. This ten-day residency will occur during October/November of 2008. The selected artist or team will be compensated $10,000 for completion of this phase, inclusive of travel and lodging.
In Phase Two the selected artist(s) will develop concept designs of prototype public art features for review by the Public Art Review Committee, the community, and Town Council. Concepts may range from integrated design elements (paving pattern design, pedestrian bridge features): trail markers, sign posts or other information delivery systems; to sculptural elements, landscape features, or artistic amenities (seating, bike racks), or something else entirely. Selected artist(s) will be compensated $15,000 for completion of this phase, inclusive of travel and lodging.
In Phase Three the selected artist(s) will develop construction level design documents, work with town staff to develop a process by which the town, in an on-going manner, could fabricate additions of the prototype, fabricate the final prototype(s) and install, site, or demonstrate the use of the prototype(s) on at least one of the following segments of the Trail System: Morgan Creek, Dry Creek and/or Bolin Creek. The final prototype(s) design must be able to be replicated by the Town throughout the Greenways Trail System at a cost ranging from $ $250- $2,500 per unit and in accordance with submitted designs. Selected artist(s) will be compensated at least $25,000 for completion of this phase, inclusive of design drawings, prototype(s) fabrication, travel and lodging.
The complete text of the 2006 Greenways Master Plan may be accessed at: http://townhall.townofchapelhill.org/parks_&_rec/facilities_greenways_&_parks/greenways/plans/greenways_master_plan/ . Maps of the Greenways Trail System may be accessed at http://townhall.townofchapelhill.org/parks_&_rec/facilities_greenways_&_parks/greenways/
How to Apply
Artists and teams may send a compact disc containing application materials through the post to Jeffrey York, Public Art Administrator (address provided below) or in a .zip file sent to chapelhillarts@gmail.com.
Each application must include:
Ten (10) Images of Relevant Work
Each image must be a PC-compatible JPEG file at 72 pixels per inch, as close to but no larger than the following dimensions: 750 pixels wide by 560 pixels tall. Each JPEG file must be named in the following format – lastname_01_title.jpg – where the artist’s last name is followed by underscore, two-digit identification number, underscore, title, file extension. If you wish to show a "detail," include it within the required number of images. Please do not present your work as a montage of images (ie., in a PowerPoint file); each image must be a separate JPEG.
Annotated Image List
A word file (.doc) listing JPEG images by two-digit identification number, followed by artist, title of work depicted, year completed, media, location, dimensions, and budget.
Resume
A word file (.doc) providing resume(s). If you are applying as a team, include all team member resumes within one document.
Letter of Interest
A word file (.doc) not to exceed 6,000 characters. The statement will explain the artist’s or artist team’s interest in the project and past experience. The letter should also include proposed methods for involving community members in the research and concept design phase of the project. If the Letter of Interest is on behalf of a team, please identify the lead artist and indicate if the individuals and/or organizations have previously collaborated and the nature of the association. If the artist or artist team has worked with a landscape architect, neighborhood organization, local government, or other similar and relevant agencies, please describe the relationship as well as the design process. Describe any experience with the fabrication process.
References
A word file (.doc) listing three professional references (commissioning agency or organization, design or arts professional, architect, landscape architect, engineer, etc.) with knowledge of your work and working methods. Include the name and date of the project(s), complete address, telephone numbers, and email for each individual. If an organization is serving as a professional reference, please identify a contact name.
Schedule for Artist Selection (subject to change)
September 1, 2008: Deadline for Application Materials
September 15, 2008: Artist Recommendation Committee selects finalists
October 9, 2008: Finalists interviewed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
October 16, 2008: Project Awarded
November/December, 2008: Residency
Fall, 2009: Prototype(s) Installed
Contact: Jeffrey J. York,
Chapel Hill Public Arts Administrator
Chapel Hill Town Hall
405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
E: jyork@townofchapelhill.org
T: 919-968-2750


E) Conferences, Lectures, Community Meetings
October 2-4, 2008.
Grand Rapids, MI - 21st International Sculpture Conference
This year's conference, Sculpture in Public: Part 2, Public Art, presented in collaboration with Frederick Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, will focus on issues including education, and the
teaching of public art, conservation, temporary venues, and critical reviews, among others. Registration is open through Sept 4, 2008. Student rate available with limited space, first-come basis.
Contact: Robert McCoid
Email: events@sculpture.org
Tel: 609.689.1051 x302
Website: ww.sculpture.org

September 24-25, 2008
Council Bluffs, IA & Omaha, NE: IA/NE Public Art Networking Conference
The Iowa Arts Council is partnering with Iowa West Public Art (IWPA) an initiative of the Iowa West Foundation, and the Nebraska Arts Council to host the 2008 IA/NE Public Art Networking Conference Sept. 24-25, 2008, in Council Bluffs and Omaha.
The conference is for artists, organizations and communities engaged in public art projects, and for others wanting to know more about public art. Registration is $25 per person and can be made on-line at www.iowatix.com > . For more information, visit http://publicartconference.wordpress.com > or contact Jody Boyer at 712-309-3008 or jboyer@iowawest.com.
The conference will begin and end each day at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. Participants will tour public art sites throughout the Council Bluffs/Omaha metro area, including several major IWPA projects funded by the Iowa West Foundation, hear panel discussions about complex issues related to implementing public art and have an opportunity to meet other Iowans and Nebraskans interested in public art.
Contact: Bruce Williams
Coordinator of Operational Support Programs and Public Art Program
Iowa Arts Council, 600 E Locust, Des Moines, IA 50319-0290
515-281-4006, Bruce.Williams@iowa.gov > , www.iowaartscouncil.org >

Deadline: N.A.
Invitation to join publicartistforum@yahoogroups.com
Administered by Lynn Basa, Public Artist
Join at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/publicartistforum/join

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since when did we get past the point of rejection and into one of acceptance?

read this

cheers,

public art opp's

Hopefully, I will get in the habit of posting these every time I get them. For now, enjoy reading the latest in public art opportunities.

cheers,

The City of Norfolk, Virginia is excited to announce two design projects

for Town Point Park, the City’s seven-acre Festival Park

at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on the water’s edge of the Elizabeth River.

Water Feature - The City of Norfolk seeks to commission an artist to design a signature water feature that speaks specifically and uniquely about the park, the Elizabeth River and Norfolk. The artwork will be a show piece to celebrate the entrance to Town Point Park and act as a welcoming gateway to the waterfront. This is a design project, no actual fabrication or construction is part of this budget. It is anticipated that the Artist will participate in the fabrication and installation of the artwork under a separate budget and another contract. Project funds for this site-specific design project are $60,000. Deadline for submissions is August 19, 2008.

Perimeter - The City of Norfolk seeks to commission an artist to design a perimeter that clearly delineates the street edge as a fence between Town Point Park on Waterside Drive and Downtown Norfolk. The artwork will serve to control pedestrian and vehicle traffic while maintaining the visual connection to the water. There are public walkways on both sides and the design will be an important edge that identifies the Park. Artists are encouraged to think beyond the idea of a fence. This is a design project, no actual fabrication or construction is part of this budget. It is anticipated that the Artist will participate in the fabrication and installation of the artwork under a separate budget and another contract. Project funds for this site-specific design project are $20,000. Deadline for submissions is August 19, 2008.

Project descriptions and details for applying may be found at http://www.norfolk.gov/Purchasing/artwork_rfp.asp

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The Los Angeles County Arts Commission’s Civic Art Program seeks an artist to design and fabricate an artwork in glass for a newly renovated Customer Service Center in the County’s seat of government, the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration. The renovation will provide a professional and attractive service and waiting area for visitors to the Hall, particularly those seeking official records or documents.

Full RFQ:

http://www.lacountyarts.org/civicart/opportunites/rfq_khahnhoaeocsc_080710.pdf

Rebecca Banyas, Project Manager, 213-202-3986, rbanyas@arts.lacounty.gov

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San Francisco International Airport: Terminal 2 Remodel

Deadline: July 16, 2008

Budget: estimated between $100,000 and $1 million

The San Francisco Arts Commission is seeking to establish a pre-qualified pool of professional artists for consideration for a variety of public art projects located at San Francisco International Airport. We encourage artists using a variety of artistic approaches and media to apply. The remodeling and opening of Terminal 2 is a fast track capital project. Artists selected for this project must be available to being work no later than Sept. 1, 2008. The remodel of T-2 will generate $3.2 million in art enrichment funds. With the opening of the new International Terminal in 2000, the old international terminal, Terminal 2, closed. Terminal 2 is now being completely remodeled as a domestic terminal. The remodeled terminal will provide multiple opportunities for artists working in a variety of media. Project opportunities may include, but are not limited to: the glass curtain wall at the entry of the terminal, suspended artworks, and artworks that feature the use of either or both artificial and natural light. Apply via CaFE at www.callforentry.org. For more info: Susan Pontious susan.pontious@sfgov.org

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Tennessee Arts Commission

Deadline: July 18, 4:00 PM CST

Budget: up to $35,000

The Tennessee Arts Commission requests qualifications from professional artists for the creation of a sculpture to commemorate the first African Americans who served in the Tennessee General Assembly. The memorial will take the form in a four foot bronze portrait bust bearing the likeness of Representative Sampson W Keeble of Nashville. The project is open to visual artists living in the U.S. For further information: www.arts.state.tn.us, or julie.roberts@state.tn.us

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Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture

Teaching Opportunity for Artists, Designers, Architects,

Landscape Architects & Urban Designers

Deadline: July 29, 2008

artspace is a partnership between the Arizona Department of Education, the Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture, ASUHerbergerCollege of the Arts and the Arizona State Library. The mission of the program is to produce quality learning experiences based on the arts for students and their families. This will be accomplished by offering 21st Century Community Learning Centers access to innovative arts experiences and professional development. The vision of artspace is to establish a new model of educational experience to ensure students are self-confident and successful in school and can make a positive impact in their community. The purpose of the program is to develop the abilities of students to create work and respond to creative work in many disciplines. These capabilities influence their mental development and personal dispositions, and build the skills they will need for the imagination and innovation necessary for the 21st Century workplace. For more info and application form contact: Jocelyn Hanson, Director of Arts Education for the Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture, jocelyn.hanson@phoenix.gov

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Petaluma Fire Station, Petaluma, CA

Deadline: August 1, 2008

Budget: $70,000-$90,000

The City of Petaluma and the Petaluma Public Art Committee (PPAC) are soliciting qualifications for a new public art piece that will be located on the site of the new Petaluma Fire Station located in downtown Petaluma. This is a highly visible project and offers the opportunity for the artist’s work to be integrated into a new city building. The subject site is located at 307 Petaluma Boulevard South, and will be highly visible to all drivers and pedestrians as they approach Petaluma’s Historical Downtown. The primary area of focus for the new art is the proposed 8 foot high by 40 foot long concrete masonry unit (CMU) wall located at the west side of the property that runs all the way up to the property line at Petaluma Blvd. The wall will likely be finished with a brick face to match the Fire Station building façade. Most likely there will be a cap detail to the wall and landscape planting in front. There is interest in the idea that the wall’s art reflect the history and/or story of Petaluma and/or the Petaluma Fire Department.

To view the RFQ, architectural drawings, submittal procedures and to download the application checklist please click on the Public Art Committee City’s web link at:

http://cityofpetaluma.net/cclerk/citycommittees.html

Evan Kishineff, 707-778-4301, or via email: ppac@ci.petaluma.ca.us.

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Multipurpose Arena Public Artworks

Toledo, OH

Deadline: August 11, 2008

The Art in Public Places Committee of the Arts Commission of Greater Toledo (ACGT) and the Lucas County Board of Commissioners has convened a Design Review Board to acquire multiple public artworks for a new multipurpose arena currently under construction in Toledo, Ohio. This new facility will be the home ice of Toledo's ECHL hockey team, the Toledo Walleye, while hosting concerts and performances year round. The artworks will be sited at prominent locations, both interior and exterior, throughout this new state of the art sports and entertainment facility. Details can be found at www.acgt.org

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Media Arts Project

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, FL

Deadline: September 19, 2008

Budget: for each video, $5000

The Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is designated A Place for People, and facilitates the belief that a modern airport serving millions can still be visually appealing and stimulating to the senses. From its 9,000 ft. main runway, non-stop service is provided to South America, Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, the Bahamas and more than 55 U.S. cities. The facility handles 741 air carrier flights daily carrying a total average of 66,914 passengers a day. The airport maintains a special relationship with Port Everglades, the second largest cruise terminal in the world, located just eight minutes away by shuttle bus. The airport has four terminals and several multi-level parking garages.

Artwork Scope:

Original video artworks, no longer than ten (10) minutes in length and created within the last two years will be considered. The works should be appropriate for a diverse audience of varying ages and interests. Artists must also be sensitive to issues that the airport has regarding safety, security, and air travel. Artworks will be evaluated based on excellence, originality, creativity, clarity of idea, appropriateness to the site, and quality of sound and image. The number of entries per artist is limited to two (2). Single channel and double channel video works may be commissioned. The video artworks, which will form part of the Airport’s public art video collection, will be on display 24 hours a day on plasma screens facing gate waiting areas and restaurants of Concourse B in Terminal 1. Due to the fast paced and often noisy environment of the Airport, the videos must not be dependent on a sound component. Video artwork will be displayed on a temporary basis. For more information: www.broward.org/arts. Christina Roldan, Public Art and Design Project Manager, (954) 357-8542, croldan@broward.org.

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Call for Artists

City of Palm Desert, CA

Deadline: Friday, October 10, 2008

To establish a pool of artists who utilize natural and artificial light in their work. The City of Palm Desert’s Art in Public Places Commission would like to develop a pool of artists for a project titled: “Embracing the Desert Light” and other potential projects that utilize light as the primary medium. Qualified artists should have experience in creating artworks that incorporate natural light during daylight hours and subdued artificial or reflected light at night. Artists that have previously worked with solar, LEDs, lasers, light reflective materials, materials that transmit light, any other materials that can utilize light, or any combination of them are highly desirable. Due to the harsh desert environment, qualified artists should have experience in working with materials that can withstand the climatic conditions. The Commission is particularly interested in vertical artworks that utilize some or all above components in pieces that can be sequential or multiple with a common design(s) and a small footprint of three to four feet for each piece. The entire array of the pieces can esthetically function as one piece over a course of a one half mile. Emailed resumes and jpegs are acceptable, as are slides and CD’s. If emailing jpegs, make sure images are 72dpi. All images and projects should be identified by dimensions, materials and place of temporary or permanent installation. Contact: Richard L. Twedt, Public Arts Manager, rtwedt@ci.palm-desert.ca.us, 760-837-1665.

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Public Art Coordinator

City of Walnut Creek, CA

Responsible for development and administration of public art programs and management of public art projects. P/T, $50/hr. For complete job description and application instructions, please visit www.bedfordgallery.org/pac.htm.

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Public Artist Design Assistant

Des Moines, Iowa

RDG Dahlquist Art Studio is a comprehensive design and fabrication studio specializing in clay, GFRC (glass fiber reinforced), concrete, steel and glass. It is a part of a nationally recognized Architectural/Design practice that works in a multi-disciplinary cooperative setting. Due to continued, growth we are seeking a talented person with experience in public art, art installation, or an interest in growing into the field of public art installations. This is a full-time position that will have a direct hand in designing, fabricating, installing, and administering local and national public art commissions. The individual will assist in concept development with the potential of impacting the style, look, and feel of design and imagery for projects.

Prefer MFA or BFA, but others with degree in Architecture, Landscape Architect or related design professions are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of art history is desirable in order to understand references and be able to do research for concept development. We are most interested in an individual with insightful and creative ways of thinking and how art can be integrated into Architecture and the landscape. Hands-on experience in variety of mediums (ceramics, wood, steel) is a plus.

Ability to communicate effectively, as this individual may need to make presentations and will work closely with many different professional disciplines. Must be able to work in collaboration with the lead artist, David Dahlquist. Visually communicate ideas in an Architectural way.

Freehand drawing/sketching/illustration for concept development presentations.

Computer modeling skills through Sketch-Up or other 3D modeling programs and/or willingness to learn Sketch-Up. For more information: LOnthank@rdgusa.com

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Location: Pinellas County, FL

Project Title: Beach Access Area Public Art Project

Budget: $46,590

Deadline for Submission: September 15, 2008 (Postmark Date)

Eligibility: All Qualified U.S. Artists

A design team is sought for a $46,590 commission that focuses on developing a signage and public art plan for beach access areas within Pinellas County, Florida. For complete project information and application instructions visit the Pinellas County Cultural Affairs public art web-page at www.pinellasarts.org or contact Mark Flickinger, Program Director, (727) 453-7869 or mflickin@co.pinellas.fl.us .

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Posting Date: July 9, 2008

Director of Civic Art Program, Los Angeles County Arts Commission

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission is seeking a visionary Director of its Civic Art Program. This program, which allocates 1% of county capital projects for public art, began in 2005. This position has overall responsibility for planning, developing, and implementing what is becoming one of the largest public art programs in the country, with close to 50 projects currently in various stages of development.

The Director of Civic Art oversees a growing team of project managers (there are currently two full-time) and a program coordinator. The position reports directly to the Executive Director of the Arts Commission.

The successful candidate will offer the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge of the field of public art, including artists working in the

public art realm and contemporary trends and practices in the field.

• Structure, functioning, and protocol of local government, public

agencies, and community groups.

• Skill in project management, including managing budgets, timelines

and work schedules; understanding of construction methods and materials; and integration of the public art component into the underlying capital project.

• Skill in negotiating agreements and developing consensus around

complex issues and situations.

• Outstanding oral and written communication.

• Group dynamics and community organizing techniques.

• Skill in recruiting, supervising, and motivating professional staff.

• Ability to form productive working relationships with design and

construction professionals, as well as professionals within other County departments.

• Ability to develop and articulate a broad vision for the Civic Art

Program and to motivate others to embrace that vision.

• Ability to manage a multi-faceted workload with self-motivation

under broad general supervision.

The successful candidate will be a senior level public arts administrator with a minimum of eight years professional experience administering arts programs, including at least four years managing public arts programs. A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, arts administration, visual arts, architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning or a related field is desired.

Please submit a cover letter stating why the position is of interest, resume, a list of three references and salary history to: Miriam Gonzalez via email at mgonzalez@arts.lacounty.gov.

Website: www.lacountyarts.org

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Naples Parking Garage Project

The City of Naples, Florida is pleased to announce an international call inviting artists to submit qualifications for a site-specific public art commission for a new municipal parking garage in the popular downtown Fifth Avenue South Overlay District. Florida is a premier tourist destination which attracts thousands of visitors annually.

The all inclusive Project Budget is $95,000 (USD).

Submittal Deadline: August 6, 2008

Artwork Opportunities: Potential artwork opportunities for this project may be designed to integrate with the project’s gateway entrance area and may include, but not be limited to: pavers, seating, or other features that are applied to the structure.

Honorarium: A $1,500 honorarium will be awarded to three semi-finalists who will be required to present their proposal in-person to an artist selection panel.

Qualifying Artists Criteria: To be considered for this project artists should meet at least two of the criteria outlined in the Call to Artist.

Completion Date of Parking Garage is estimated to be late January or late February, 2009. Proposed artwork may necessitate a later installation date.

To download the complete Call to Artist please visit our website: http://cs.naplesgov.com/public_art.asp

For more information please contact:

Janet McCracken

jmccracken@naplesgov.com

Community Services Analyst

239-213-7117