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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