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
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/
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
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
Deadline: N.A.
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