Artists are encouraged to participate in the AIPP program by applying for and receiving site-specific commissions. In addition, artists may serve on selection committees or the AIPP committee as vacancies occur.

Typically, the Arts Commission selects artists for commissions by issuing an open call to artists in the form of Requests for Qualifications or Requests for Proposals. Occasionally, geographic limits may be set by the AIPP committee based on the project budget or concept. All eligible responses are then reviewed in accordance with City procurement policies and the AIPP guidelines.

There are currently no City of Santa Fe Public Art Calls for Artists

Opportunities in this section are posted as service to local artists seeking national public art projects.  They are not affiliated with the City of Santa Fe Arts Commission or Public Art Program.  Please direct all inquiries to the listing agency, not the City of Santa Fe.

 

Stojanovich Family Park Project

The City of Campbell is excited to announce a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from artists interested in creating, fabricating and installing public artwork for the Stojanovich Family Park Project. The Stojanovich Family Park Project is a new proposed park in the City of Campbell within a high density residential area. The property is currently vacant and has never been developed, having been part of a fruit processing and drying facility supporting the City’s orchard industry.

The City is nearing the end of developing a conceptual design plan through a park development process that included several public meetings. Recognizing the site’s agricultural past is an important element to the community. There is no predetermined location or format for the public art at the proposed park site. We believe the artists receiving this RFQ have the expertise to offer creative and innovative ideas to make the most of the City’s public art fund for this project.

The full RFQ is available at: http://www.cityofcampbell.com/General/Projects.htm
(Look under “Request for Qualifications”)

Budget is up to $25,000.
Deadline is January 22, 2010

Contact:
Ed Arango
City of Campbell
70 N. First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 866-2166


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Public Art Integrated Design, Program Plaza Site Master Plan

Location:           West Palm Beach, FL

Budget: $35,000 design budget (plus minimum construction budget $350K)

Deadline:           February 2, 2010 Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. (EST)

Please request a Call to Artists for complete project details.

This is a fast track project. Submittal materials include one (1) CD with jpeg images, pdfs of letter of intent, annotated image list and resume, and one (1) hard copy of letter of intent, annotated image list and resume. Artists who interview with Final Selection Committee shall receive a flat fee of $1000.00.

Palm Beach County's Art in Public Places program is seeking artist(s) to lead the project’s team in creative site master planning and design of project features including an open-air sheltered pavilion with seating, landscaped plazas and a bell tower to display a 1000 lb. bronze commemorative bell recently cast to honor Palm Beach County’s centennial celebration (1909-2009). Donor recognition will be integral to the plaza design.

Centrally located between the recently restored 1916 Courthouse and the Palm Beach County Governmental Center, the program plaza will provide a venue for County officials to host activities such as public ceremonies, public celebrations and public announcements (press conferences) which historically occurred in a “town square” in front of a courthouse or town hall, or in a “village green”. The area is also sanctioned for expressive activities i.e. protests. As The Historical Society (THS) of Palm Beach County is located inside the restored 1916 Courthouse, and THS operates the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum located on the second floor of the 1916 Courthouse, the program plaza will also offer an outdoor venue for The Historical Society to present educational programs and special events.

Contact:
Elayna Toby Singer
Palm Beach County Art in Public Places
2633 Vista Parkway
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

www.pbcgov.com/fdo/art

 
Art in City Buildings for Kapolei Hale

Commission on Culture and the Arts
City and County of Honolulu


Request for Proposals
Deadline: February 1, 2010

I. Overview
The City and County of Honolulu Commission on Culture and the Arts wishes to commission two works of art for Kapolei Hale, 1000 Uluohia Street, Kapolei, Oahu, Hawaii. One work of art shall be installed on an existing interior wall; the other shall be on the building’s exterior at the front entrance. This request for proposals is open to all artists (or artist teams) residing or working in Hawaii. The budget for the interior work of art is $50,000; the budget for the exterior work of art is $36,000. Application deadline is February 1, 2010.

II. Kapolei Hale History and Description
Kapolei Hale is a three-story building on Uluohia Street in Kapolei, with a satellite city hall, drivers license office, a one-stop permit office, several conference rooms, and offices of various city agencies. Kapolei Hale will be part of a larger municipal government complex that will service the growing Ewa plain community located approximately 25 miles west of downtown Honolulu. The building totals 100,000 square feet of floor space, and is located on a 7.5-acre lot next to a State of Hawaii office building. It includes two levels of basement parking and a large parking lot. The building was constructed by Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company and designed by Kober/Hanssen/Mitchell Architects. The City offices are open from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The architecture of the building reflects Honolulu's vernacular heritage with references to the Alexander & Baldwin Building, C. Brewer Building and Honolulu Hale and is very consistent with the urban design and architectural guidelines for the Kapolei Civic Center. While the design team strived to respect the past, deliberate contemporary design elements and materials were integrated into the building to illustrate the current state of design and technology. Visitors to Kapolei Hale will see the familiar Charles W. Dickey styled clay tile roof with double pitch roof line and sweeping eaves. The limestone panels utilized in the window bays, sills and arcades were selected for their likeness to the sand found on the Ewa beaches. Prior to the current development, Kapolei and most of the surrounding area were agricultural lands growing sugar cane.

III. Commission on Culture and the Arts
Founded in 1968, the Commission on Culture and the Arts was established: to assist the City in attaining national preeminence in culture and the arts; to assist the City in the preservation of the artistic and cultural heritage of all its peoples; to promote a community environment which provides equal and abundant opportunity for exposure to culture and the arts in all its forms; and to encourage and provide equal opportunity for the development of cultural and artistic talents of the people of Honolulu.

Art in City Buildings, a program under the Commission on Culture and the Arts, sets aside an amount equal to not less than one percent of the construction phase appropriation for the original construction of any City building for the acquisition of works of art. The Art in City Buildings program is managed by the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts.

IV. Artwork Goals
The artwork goals are to reflect the Hawaiian vernacular architecture of the building and/or highlight the history and culture of Kapolei.

V. Artwork Location/Description
The interior artwork commission shall be permanently installed on the upper level mauka wall of the foyer area of Kapolei Hale. The work should be a mural, frieze, fresco, sculpture, or other wall-mounted work of art. The work of art should be installed on a substrate to be attached to the existing wall in such a way that the artwork may be removed from the site.

The entrance artwork commission shall be permanently installed outside at the main front entrance of Kapolei Hale. The artist will be able to participate in selecting the artwork location.

VI. Budget
The budget for the interior commission is $50,000 all-inclusive. The budget for the entrance work of art is $36,000 all-inclusive. The budget shall cover all costs of the project to include but not limited to: artist’s fees, travel, fabrication, installation, documentation of artwork, signage, taxes, and insurance.

VII. Artist Eligibility
All artists qualified to work in the State of Hawaii shall be considered; preferential priority shall be given to artists residing and working in the City and County of Honolulu. The City and County of Honolulu encourages professional artists new to the field of public art to apply. The City provides equal opportunity for applicants and promotes equal access to users of City facilities and services and works to eliminate discrimination in all aspects of City services and public accommodations.

VIII. Application Requirements
Interested artist applicants must submit the following in order:

1. Letter of interest (The letter must not be more than two pages in length, typed, and should explain the artist’s interest in the project, approach to creating public art, and any past relevant experience.)
2. Professional resume (Two pages maximum.)
3. References (A list of at least three professional references that must include complete addresses and telephone numbers.)
4. Project proposal (The six-page maximum typed project proposal should include the project description, a material list, and a projected timeline.)
5. Preliminary budget (Must be typed and is limited to one page.)
6. Optional illustrations (Illustrations should depict the project and are limited to two pages with a maximum size of 8.5 by 11 inches.)
7. Visual support materials (Artist may submit up to twelve slides in a clear plastic sheet. Each slide must be numbered, the top of the image must be indicated, and the artist’s name must be on the slide. Prints [8 by 10 inches] may be submitted in lieu of slides with the information indicated on the back of the print. An annotated slide list must accompany the slides or prints and must include the artist’s name and a brief description of each slide stating its title, date, medium, size, location, and if a commissioned project, the commission budget.)

Please note:

• Artist teams may apply with one project proposal with each team member submitting their own letter of interest, resume, and references.
• All pages of your application should clearly indicate your name, date, and project submitting for.
• All submitted materials must fit within a legal size folder (8.5 by 14 inches) and be submitted in an envelope, packaged in such a manner that the envelope clearly reflects the project name and the applicant’s name and address.
• All materials submitted become the property of the Commission on Culture and the Arts and will not be returned unless a self-addressed stamped envelope, with sufficient postage, is provided.
• The Commission on Culture and the Arts shall make every effort to protect submitted materials; however, it will not be responsible for any loss or damage.

IX. Deadline
All applications must be received by 4:00 pm on February 1, 2010 at:

Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts
Attention: Art for Kapolei Hale
530 South King Street, Room 404
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

X. Selection Process
Each applicant should demonstrate artistic excellence, evidence of working in the field of public art, and knowledge of Hawaii, Oahu, and specifically the Kapolei area. All received applications shall be reviewed by the Kapolei Hale Artwork Committee consisting of three members of the Commission on Culture and the Arts, staff from the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts, Department of Design and Construction, and the Department of Facility Maintenance. Four finalists will be selected for each commission and they may be contacted to present their proposals at a meeting of the Commission on Culture and the Arts. Finalists will receive $350 each. The final selection for the commission award shall be made by the Commission on Culture and the Arts at their meeting on March 11, 2010.

• Submission deadline: February 1, 2010, 4:00 p.m.
• Committee review: February 11, 2010
• Finalist notification: February 18, 2010
• Commission selection: March 11, 2010
• Estimated completion and installation of artwork: November 2010

XI. Inquires
All questions regarding this Request for Proposals should be directed to:

E. Tory Laitila, Registrar
Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts
530 South King Street, Room 404
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Telephone: (808) 768-6622
E-mail:

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Chinatown Entry Feature
Fresno, CA Redevelopment Agency

Call to Artists documents posted on website at: http://www.fresnorda.com/pdf/calltoartists.pdf

Name: Chinatown Entry Feature
Location: Fresno, CA
Budget: Up to $30,000
Deadline: Wednesday, February 3, 2010 no later than 5:00 p.m. (PST)
Contact: Terry Cox, Project Manager, at 559.621.7622 or .

For complete project details visit http://www.fresnorda.com/pdf/calltoartists.pdf

Contact:
Jennifer Henning
Public Arts & Special Projects Coordinator
Community & Economic Development
City of Palm Springs
Tel: 760.778.8408
Fax: 760.322.8325
www.palmsprings-ca.gov

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New Open Calls for the 2010 01SJ Biennial

The 3rd 01SJ Biennial will take place September 16-19, 2010 in San Jose, CA. The 2010 01SJ Biennial encapsulates the theme Build Your Own World, where the future is not about what’s next; it’s about what we can build to ensure that what’s next matters. How can we, as resourceful, innovative, and knowledgeable local and global citizens build and participate in a desirable future in the face of global climate change, economic meltdown, political instability, and cultural divisiveness?

The 01SJ Biennial is an increasing recognized international event and a premiere multidisciplinary arts festival in North America. As such, 01SJ represents a unique opportunity to present the groundbreaking work of local and international artists and to provide access to innovative, world-class art for a broad and diverse audience.

ZER01 is excited to present four new Open Calls for California-based artists for the 2010 01SJ Biennial: http://zero1.org/01sj/opencalls

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New York City Department of Transportation

The New York City Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs Unit and New York Cares, is launching an initiative to improve the appearance of Jersey Barriers at selected sites around the City. NYCDOT is soliciting artists to propose designs to be painted directly onto a number of barriers with support from NY Cares volunteers over a single weekend in spring 2010. The NYCDOT’s Urban Art Program invites you to participate in this open call for designs. Download the RFP here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/jersey_barrier_rfp.pdf. If you have trouble downloading from this link, visit DOT’s Urban Art Program’s page for more information: www.nyc.gov/urbanart. Also, please note that an updated deadline and site priority list are posted on the website for the pARTners’ track of the Urban Art Program (Friday, March 19, 2010).