The City of Bloomington Arts Commission in partnership with Bloomington Transit is issuing a
Call to Artists for four separate artwork commission projects at the Downtown Transit Center currently under construction at the southeast corner of S. Walnut St. and E. 3^rd St. in Bloomington, Indiana.

Bloomington Transit and the Arts Commission recognize that the visual quality of public space such as that at the new Downtown Transit Center has a profound impact on transit patrons and the community at large. Good design and art can improve the appearance and safety of a facility, give vibrancy to its public spaces and make patrons feel welcome – all of which contribute to creating a more livable community.

Bloomington Transit is investing approximately $104,000 towards public art at the Downtown Transit Center, with project administration provided by the Arts Commission. Four commission opportunities are available in this
Call for Artists: Custom designed and fabricated pedestrian benches and bicycle racks; a Bloomington Transit Logo Artwork and a Transit Mural.

Full project descriptions and artist selection criteria is available at www.bloomington.in.gov/arts. Deadline for applications is April 29, 2013. For more information, contact Miah Michaelsen, the Assistant Economic Development
Director for the Arts, at michaelm@bloomington.in.gov or (812) 349-3534.

CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, NH
RFP 21-13
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR ART FOR PORTSMOUTH, NH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sealed Proposals, plainly marked “RFP 21-13, Art for Portsmouth Middle School” on the outside of the mailing envelope, addressed to the Finance/Purchasing Department, City Hall, 1 Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801 will be accepted until 12:00 pm on Friday, March 1, 2013.
In accordance with the City’s Percent for Art Ordinance, the City of Portsmouth is requesting proposals from qualified artists for art for the newly renovated Portsmouth Middle School.
Request for Proposal forms as well as floor plans, renderings and elevations for the Middle School project may be obtained by visiting the Finance/Purchasing Department section of the City of Portsmouth website at http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/finance/purchasing.htm under the RFP 21-13 project listing. Addenda to this proposal, if any, including written answers to questions, will be posted on the City of Portsmouth website under the project heading.
There will be an optional on-site information meeting and tour for artists from noon – 2:00 pm on January 9, 2013. The meeting will include a Q&A opportunity with the architect and members of the Middle School Percent for Art Selection Committee.
The City of Portsmouth reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technical or legal deficiencies, and to accept any proposal that it may deem to be in the best interest of the City.
Requests for additional information should be directed to Art-Speak, the City Cultural Commission at (603) 610-7222 or by e-mail atadmin@Art-Speak.org.
If you have administrative questions please contact the Finance/Purchasing Department at the following number: (603) 610-7227.

CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, NH
RFP 21-13
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR ART FOR PORTSMOUTH, NH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sealed Proposals, plainly marked “RFP 21-13, Art for Portsmouth Middle School” on the outside of the mailing envelope, addressed to the Finance/Purchasing Department, City Hall, 1 Junkins Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801 will be accepted until 12:00 pm on Friday, March 1, 2013.

There will be an optional on-site information meeting and tour for artists from noon – 2:00 pm on January 9, 2013. The meeting will include a Q&A opportunity with the architect and members of the Middle School Percent for Art Selection Committee.
Addenda to this proposal, if any, including written answers to questions, will be posted on the City of Portsmouth website http://www.cityofportsmouth.com/finance/purchasing.htm under the project heading RFP 21-13. Floor plans, renderings and elevations for the Middle School project may also be obtained using this link under the “Additional Instructions” column for RFP 21-13.
PROJECT BACKGROUND/PURPOSE
The City of Portsmouth is a historic New Hampshire port city settled in 1623. It is a compact community (16 square miles) of 21,000 residents situated directly off of Interstate 95 on the Maine / NH border. The city’s scenic location on the Piscataqua River and its rich maritime and architectural history make it a popular tourist destination. There are numerous cultural organizations, historic sites, and other destinations that draw a significant amount of visitors to this part of the seacoast.

In 2006, in an effort to enhance the cultural assets of the community, the City Council adopted a Percent for Art Ordinance. The regulation requires that one (1%) percent of the bid price or negotiated contract price for the construction of all new municipal buildings or for the renovation of existing municipal buildings, in which the bid price or negotiated price shall be in excess of Two Million ($2,000,000.00) Dollars (expressed in terms of actual construction costs exclusive of design and engineering fees), shall be contributed to the Public Art Trust for the purpose of funding public art.

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PERCENT FOR ART COMPETITION PROSPECTUS: Orono
Last Updated: SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Stewart New Media/Art Complex, University of Maine, Orono, Maine USA

OVERVIEW:
The Maine Arts Commission is making an International call to any artist to submit proposals to design, create and install artwork at the Stewart New Media Center/Art Complex at the University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA. The total project budget is $10,000 and the submission deadline is 3 PM Thursday, November 15, 2012.
The Percent for Art law in Maine reserves one percent of the construction funds for all state-funded building projects to provide artwork for the public areas of these buildings and /or their exterior renovations and additions.

BACKGROUND:
Located in the town of Orono in central Maine along the banks of the Stillwater River, the University of Maine is the flagship institution in the University of Maine System and one of New England’s premier universities. The Stewart New Media Center/Art Complex is an approximate 33,000 square foot structure housing the New Media Innovation, Research and Development Center. It also houses facilities for Audio, Video, Rapid Prototyping and Computer Production, as well as providing studio spaces for the Department of Art. This includes Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography and 3-D design. The Percent for Art Selection Committee is open to all media of art including interactive and video work. However, the Committee would like to stress that the artwork be appropriate for the designated locations of art and be reflective of the facility’s function.

If you have questions about the architectural elements, Owen Smith, who can be contacted via e-mail at: ofsmith@maine.edu or by phone at: 207/581-4389
Architectural renderings and site plans of the proposed locations of all the listed sites can be found using the following link. Click here for plans and Images.

All other questions should be directed to Donna McNeil at the Maine Arts Commission through e-mail at donna.mcneil@maine.gov, or via the phone at 207/287-2726.

Listed below are all the possible locations for artwork. Artists may address any or all of these areas in their proposals.

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Deadline: Friday, March 9, 2012
Lowell, MA – Two Calls for Entries for Public Art Creative Signifier Projects
Eligibility: The two projects are open to U.S. artists.
The City of Lowell, Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL) and Lowell National Historical Park (LNHP) invite artists to apply for two public art
projects:
1. Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center creative signifier Budget: $100,000- $125,000. Finalists will receive a $1,000 proposal
development fee.
2. Point Park creative entranceway feature Budget: $150,000-200,000. Finalists will receive a $1,000 proposal development fee. Fundraising for this project is in progress.
The Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design (UrbanArts) developed a public art master plan in the context of these two initiatives, available for download along with the RFQs.
Contact: Christina Lanzl, Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
christina.lanzl@massart.edu or 617.879.7973
RFQs at http://www.massart.edu/About_MassArt/Urban_Arts_Institute/Opportunities.html

INTERMODAL STATION PARKING GARAGE
WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND
BUDGET: $270,000
DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2011

Artwork for the façade of the Intermodal Station Parking Garage at T. F. Green Airport, 700 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI, will be commissioned through Rhode Island’s Public Art Law, which mandates that 1% of all state capital construction and renovation funds be allocated to the purchase and maintenance of public art. Through this program the State recognizes that “public art creates a more humane environment: one of distinction, enjoyment, and pride for all citizens.”

THE PARTNERS

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation, (RIAC), operates T.F. Green Airport and the five general aviation airports in Rhode Island. A long-time supporter of public art in Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation has worked with the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts on a number of public art commissions for T. F. Green. The airport is centrally located just off of Interstate 95 in Warwick, Rhode Island and serves not only Rhode Island but also Southeastern Massachusetts and Eastern Connecticut.

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is responsible for a diverse transportation system of more than 1,100 miles of roads and approximately 800 bridges that provides a variety of convenient, cost-effective mobility opportunities for people and the movement of goods to support economic development and improved quality of life.

Established in 1967, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) is charged by the state legislature to stimulate public interest and participation in the arts and to serve as the liaison to the state arts community.

THE STATION

The Interlink at T. F. Green Airport in Warwick officially opened on October 27, 2010. It offers multiple transportation alternatives, including a consolidated rental car facility serving the airport, local RI Public Transportation Authority bus service and Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority commuter rail service to Providence and Boston.
The Warwick Station District is a redevelopment opportunity of important statewide significance, bringing jobs and strengthening Rhode Island’s economy. The District centers around an intermodal facility that is unique in the United States, one which connects an airport, Amtrak and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority service on the Northeast rail corridor, buses, Interstate I-95 and car rental agencies under one roof.
The City of Warwick and the RI Economic Development Corporation are working together with local property owners to brand and market this district in order to enable the development of a new transit village which will include hotels, offices, commercial buildings, condominiums and apartments at an urban, pedestrian-oriented scale. The District is expected to attract several hundred million dollars in development over the next decade
THE PROJECT

The Intermodal Parking Garage is a 6 level parking garage with approximately 1,800 parking spaces for rental car operators and 640 parking spaces for rail commuters. It includes a 1,200-foot, elevated, enclosed, skywalk, with moving walkways to help passengers move to and from T.F. Green Airport.
Only the facade of the garage is under consideration for a public art commission. Along Jefferson Blvd, this face is 463’-2” long. The elevation of the garage is 75’-2” above grade along Jefferson Boulevard.
A goal of the project is to make the greatest positive visual impact on this particular façade.
Proper ventilation of parking garages is mandated. Artists will be expected to design and produce a commission that meets prescribed standards. The Garage is designed as an “Open Parking Garage” per the Building Code. For natural ventilation purposes, the exterior sides of the structure shall have uniformly distributed openings. For a site to be considered “open”, the total area of openings along the side shall not be less than 50% of the interior area of the side at each tier and such openings shall be equally distributed along the length of the tier. The present condition is at the threshold required by code. The existing open area, therefore, may not be impeded. Consequently, all installations need to be placed either:

• In front of the existing solid surfaces (concrete, glass, etc.) only.
AND/OR
• Where installed over existing open areas, the installations must be installed away from openings a distance equal to or greater than the maximum dimension of the obstruction.

The proposed installation will need to receive a building permit and provide proof that the “open garage” requirement for ventilation is not violated.

On Wednesday, October 5th, panelists met on site to discuss the commission. The following are items that were introduced:

• The site just to the south will be a mixed use development which would include hotel, office and commercial space. It is owned by D’Ambra Construction, a RI construction company. An exact date of construction has not yet been announced.
• Ultimately, the City hopes that the Elizabeth Mill across the street from the garage will become residential lofts or a mixed use restoration. This mill provided employment for scores of immigrants in the 19th century.
• The City discussed the Master Plan for the District and provided a brief overview of the history of the area: http://www.warwickri.gov/pdfs/planning/WSRDMasterPlanAUGUST2011.pdf
• RISCA and the panel are interested in broadening the distribution of the RFQ in an attempt to reach minority and low-income artists. Please forward this RFQ widely.
• Rather than introduce specific content areas, the panel feels that the RFQ should remain broad. They are interested in seeing what artists will present.
• Rhode Island State Governor Chafee is committed to creating a new identity for the district. It is hoped that this public art commission will help with that effort.
• The panel is committed to the purchase of one commission.
• Freestanding work may be considered if it is of sufficient height.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Please note: This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is the first step in the public art selection process.

RISCA will conduct the Intermodal Station Parking Garage application process online, with all materials submitted in digital format through CaFÉ (see below). There is no charge to the artist for applying or for submitting digital images. At this preliminary selection stage, we are requesting submissions from artists or art teams consisting of six (6) images representing current work (completed within the past ten years), resumes, and very brief descriptions of potential site-specific proposals.

If an artist wants to apply as an individual as well as part of a team, two separate CaFÉ profiles and two separate CaFÉ applications must be completed (i.e., one application submission for you and one application submission for your team).

Applications consisting of six images, answers to designated questions, and resumes will be reviewed by the public art selection panel to assess the quality and appropriateness of the artist’s work, interest in their proposal idea, and the artist’s ability to carry out a substantial public art commission.

Applicants are asked only to provide a short description of their proposal for artwork at the site along with a rough outline of expenses for the design and construction totaling no more than $270,000. Three finalists will be selected from the pool of RFQ applicants and those finalists will craft detailed proposals including an itemized budget, scale models and renderings, and an in-depth project description. For this they will each be paid an honorarium of $2,500. This stipend includes all travel expenses: hotel, transportation, mileage, etc., for both the site visit and the subsequent presentation meeting. Finalists will not be reimbursed separately for any travel costs.

No slides or hard copy materials will be accepted for this call. First time CaFÉ applicants must allow enough time to prepare their CaFÉ formatted digital images and electronic submission prior to the deadline. CaFÉ surveys have shown that it takes approximately 2-4 hours to prepare images and submit an online application, dependent on a variety of factors.

Each application must be submitted via the CaFÉ ™ web site (www.callforentry.org) and must include:

1. A current resume for each artist. If you are applying as a team, include all team member resumes within one document.

2. Six digital images of relevant artwork. In the Description of Image, accompanying image annotation must list media, size, title, date of completion and a brief description of the artwork if necessary. Please do not present more than one view of artwork per image. If you wish to show a “detail”, include it within the six (6) artwork images.

3. A written statement, not to exceed 3,000 characters, that addresses the artist’s/team’s preliminary concept or potential approach for creating site-specific public art for the Intermodal Station Parking Garage as well as the proposed project budget. The artist’s budget must list artist’s team commission fees, anticipated cost of the installed work, and anticipated administrative costs.

ESTIMATED TIMELINE

December 15, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. (E.S.T.) Deadline for submissions
Early January 2012: panel meeting for selection of finalists
Early January 2012: Artist notification
Late January 2012: Finalist site visits
February 2012: Finalist presentations to selection panel; panel selects artist
March, 2012: Final approval by RISCA Council
TBD: Contract signed
TBD: Work installed and completed

According to law, final recommendations of the selection panel will be presented to the governing council of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts who will have final approval of the public art selection.

Finalist’s site-specific proposals should convey artist’s ideas and plans through designs, renderings and/or scale models with a statement that describes the project’s intent, proposed materials, fabrication and installation methods, and an itemized budget. Artists chosen as finalists are also asked to explain how their artwork will be sourced and fabricated. The finalists will be supplied with plans, photographs, and specific information about the Intermodal Station Parking Garage. A site visit as well as a meeting with the architect and the Intermodal administration will be scheduled for the finalists. An honorarium of $2,500 will be awarded to the finalists following presentation of their proposals. The proposals will remain the property of the artist. However, RISCA reserves the right to retain proposals for up to one year for display purposes and the right to reproduce final proposals for documentation and public information purposes.

The Public Art Selection Panel reserves the right to determine which proposal will be funded and the extent of funding. The panel also reserves the right to not accept any final proposal submitted. If the recommendations of the Public Art Selection Panel are approved by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts, the selected artist/s will enter into a contract with the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts for the selected commission. The accepted artwork will be owned and maintained by the State of Rhode Island.

The commission process can be lengthy. It is within the purview of RISCA and the other commissioning agencies to request changes in the original proposal.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The panel will select the artist based on the following criteria:

1. Artistic Quality: Quality and suitability of the final proposal in relation to the project description, program goals and site descriptions.

2. Ability of the Artist/Artist Team: The artist’s ability to carry out the commission, to keep the project within budget and to complete and install the work on schedule.

3. Value: The quality and scope of the proposed completed work in relation to the commission and fees paid to the artist/artist’s team.

4. Durability of the Work: Permanence and durability of materials for this heavily used public facility. It is the artist’s responsibility to ensure that all artwork meets safety standards, adheres to building codes and other state regulations. Artworks must be durable and require minimal maintenance.

5. Collaborative Spirit: Willingness of the artist to consult with community members, the architects, landscape architects, civil engineers, general contractor and building staff (or designated representatives) to assure smooth integration of the artwork into the site and to make necessary adjustments in relation to building codes and other construction issues.

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY

This call is open to all artists. Applications may be submitted individually or in collaboration with others. The panel will not discriminate against any applicant artist on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or physical challenges.
Excluded from participation are RISCA Council members, staff and their family members as well as Public Art Selection Panel members and their families.

If you have questions about the RFQ, email Elizabeth Keithline: Elizabeth.Keithline@arts.ri.gov. If you require technical support for CAFÉ, please email cafe@westaf.org

The ISC is seeking papers for the 23rd International Sculpture Conference: Process, Patron and Public, in Chicago, October 4-6, 2012.

All are welcome to submit abstracts!

The Conference will address these three phases of sculpture: creation, support and reception in the contemporary art world. This conference is for an audience of artists, patrons, curators, students and the sculpture community at large.

23rd International Sculpture Conference Topics Include:
The Transformative Nature of Sculpture on an Urban Community
Public Art: Alternative Models
How can Architects and Sculptors Work Together?
Experimental, Artist-Initiated and Alternative Curating
Relevance of the Gallery Systems: Galleries, the Internet and Art Fairs in a Changing Market
Ideation and Process
Alternate Topics Addressing Process, Patron and Public in Sculpture

International Sculpture Center | 19 Fairgrounds Rd | Suite B | Hamilton | NJ | 08619

Deadline: December 10, 2011
Amherst, MA – riverscaping/alles am fluss RFP: international and northeastern US public realm/public art/design-build competition on the Connecticut River in Massachusetts Eligibility and Awards
1. Four $7,500 public art projects for artists from the Northeast
2. One $2,000 proposal / Experimental Honors Design Award open to designers/artists/teams internationally.
Project Summary
rethinking art, environment and community / kunst – umwelt – nachbarschaft neu denken
The objective of this competition staged in towns near Amherst, MA on the Connecticut River
Consultant: Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Contacts
Thom Long, tlong@hampshire.edu or 413 559 5376
Angela Russo angela@riverscaping.org
Background information, RFP and entry form at www.riverscaping.org
RFP and entry form also available at www.urbanartsinstitute.org – click on Opportunities.

Christina Lanzl | Urban Arts Institute | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 621 Huntington Ave. | Boston, MA 02115-5801 | 617.879.7973 | www.urbanartsinstitute.org

Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2012
Boston, MA – PHOTO NIGHTS BOSTON
Boston is one of the few urban centers in the United States whose historic buildings share equal space and prominence with more modern constructions within the city. Photo Nights Boston seeks to draw attention to these landmark buildings with large-scale outdoor projections. As part of Photo Nights Boston’s October 2012 public art event, an artist will be selected to design and produce a photography-based work of public art as a focal point for the program.
Eligibility: Open to artists 18 years of age or older with no geographic restriction.
Budget: Finalists will receive a $1,000 proposal development fee. The project budget is $10,000.
Consultant: Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Contact: Ricardo D. Barreto, Director, UrbanArts
ricardo.barreto@massart.edu
617.879.7970
For general inquiries regarding Photo Nights Boston, please contact:
Katie Noble, Executive Director
Photo Nights Boston
photonightsboston@gmail.com
URL: www.urbanartsinstitute.org – click on Opportunities

Christina Lanzl | Urban Arts Institute | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 621 Huntington Ave. | Boston, MA 02115-5801 | 617.879.7973 | www.urbanartsinstitute.org

The City of Providence has released a Request for Proposals for Design Services for Bus Shelters and Related Pedestrian Amenity Improvements along Atwells Avenue, Charles Street, Cranston Street, and Smith Street.

The selected consultant or team of consultants will work with the City and RIPTA to create unique, artistically designed bus shelters and other pedestrian amenities— such as landscaping, public art, trash receptacles, and bike racks—along each corridor. The new bus shelters and associated pedestrian amenities will reflect each corridor’s design and cultural heritage and will ultimately contribute to a cohesive visual identity for each of the four corridors.

The deadline for proposals is November 7, 2011. The full Request for Proposals can be found online at www.providenceplanning.org .

Site Specific Request for Proposals for Art / Craft Work (RFP)
Second Floor Waiting Area, 4th Circuit Court, Laconia, NH
(previously known as the Laconia Courthouse)
Postmark or Delivery Deadline for Submissions: Thursday, November 10, 2011
The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts, in association with the 4th Circuit Court, is pleased to announce a Site Specific Request for Proposals (RFP) for Art / Craftwork for the Second Floor Waiting Area at the 4th Circuit Court in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Artist Eligibility
In order to receive a contract from the State of New Hampshire, an artist must be a legal resident of the United States and possess a Social Security number.
About the Laconia Courthouse The 4th Circuit Court, housing Belknap County Family Division, was originally constructed as a high school for the City of Laconia on the site of the Gilford Academy near the Winnipesaukee River. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Site Selection Committee
The selection of artwork for Percent for Art projects is overseen by a Site Selection Committee made up of site and art advisors. Site advisors include representatives from the agency or agencies housed in the building; the project architect if available; a representative from the Bureau of Public Works: Design & Construction; users of the building; and when possible, a state legislator from the district where the building is located. Art advisors include one to three individuals representing professional artists, craftspeople, art educators, or gallery directors. The meetings are facilitated by one or more staff members from the State Arts Council.
Selection Criteria
The Site Selection Committee reviews proposals submitted by artists and makes recommendations for the selection of artwork based on the following criteria:
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Quality, appropriateness, and suitability of the proposed artwork in relation to the RFP:
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Design considerations: artworks must be durable, require minimal maintenance, meet safety standards, and adhere to building codes, and other state regulations
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Medium, forms, and themes: suitability of the proposed medium, forms, and artistic concept to the stated themes
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Suitability of the proposed artwork to the location
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The artist’s ability to carry out the commission, to keep the project within budget, and to complete and install the work on schedule. Assessment is based on evidence of successful projects undertaken and completed as noted in the artist’s resume and work samples.
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Design Considerations
Commissioned new works and existing works for direct purchase are equally desirable for this site specific location.
Due to the nature of this public facility, all work must be durable, low-maintenance, sturdy, and easy to maintain, and must pose no hazard to the public. For example, unprotected sharp edges and breakable mediums are not appropriate.
Selected artists are expected to work cooperatively with the architect, project manager, and building staff (or designated representatives) to make necessary adjustments in relation to building codes and other construction issues, and to assure smooth installation of the work. Particular attention will be directed to meeting security and functional requirements in a building that serves a diverse group of people. Security framing for 2-dimensional artworks and secure base systems for 3-dimensional artworks are required and must be included in the proposal and budget.
Medium, Forms, & Themes
The State of New Hampshire seeks proposals for commissioned or existing art/craft works for the Second Floor Waiting Area. Desired artwork genre and mediums include, but are not limited to: painting, pastel, prints (etching, wood cut, silk screen, lithography, etc,) photography, glass, clay, mural works, collage, and low-relief wall sculpture. Undesirable mediums include fountains or the use of water, artwork that uses electricity and artwork that makes a sound, vibration, or hum (white noise).
The committee used the following words to describe the themes, metaphors, and tone that they hope the artworks will convey:
Lakes, mountains & water
People & landscapes
Soothing & non-aggressive
Education & leadership
Positive future
Tranquil & inspirational
Public service
Vacation destination
Quality of life
Strong community bonds
Industrial heritage
Local history
On-site Informational Meeting & Tour
An on-site informational meeting and tour of the Second Floor Waiting Area will be held Wednesday, September 21st at 2:00pm. All artists interested in submitting proposals are encouraged to attend this meeting for clarification and details about this location. A 4th Circuit Court staff member and a representative from State Arts Council will be present to answer questions. (See directions on
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Budget
A total of up to $8,000 is available for this project.
Artists submitting proposals should include all expenses for the proposed artwork(s) and itemize these on the standardized budget form provided on page 7. Costs can include: supplies and materials; artist(s) fees; any subcontracting work related to the project; studio rental; electricity, telephone; travel costs; security base and framing systems required to secure art/craft work; installation costs (including engineering studies, if necessary); an amortized portion of yearly general liability insurance, and a small contingency percentage.
No design fees will be paid for preliminary sketches or designs submitted with the proposal.
Semi-finalists may be asked to refine their proposals or present their plans to the committee. The committee reserves the right to make a decision that is in the best interest of the project and to adjust the process as needed.
General Liability Insurance
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Artists receiving contracts for Percent for Art commissions and acquisitions are required by the State Attorney General’s office to have current General Liability Insurance.
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Artists are not required to have General Liability insurance at the time the proposal is submitted. However, artists selected for the project are required to submit a current Certificate of Insurance at the time of contracting to verify that a current general liability insurance policy is in place and that limits of coverage are appropriate to the scope of the project being undertaken.
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If an artist has a General Liability insurance policy in place at the time of proposal and wishes to add an amortized portion of this cost to the budget at the time of submission, this should be included in the budget.
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If an artist does not have General Liability insurance at the time of submission and/or the level of coverage is insufficient to address the scope of the proposed project, the line item in the budget for “insurance” can be left blank. The cost of insurance can be added to the budget after review and selection and will be included in the budget submitted to State Arts Council for approval.
Contract Approvals
The Site Selection Committee’s recommendations will be submitted to the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts Council for approval. All contracts of $2,500 and over (cumulatively within a fiscal year to an individual artist) must also be approved by the Governor and Executive Council.
Artists receiving a commission may not begin projects prior to notification of a fully approved contract. Contracts issued by the State Arts Council for the commissioning or the acquisition of artwork are typically paid in three increments. Processing of the initial payment may take 6-8 weeks. Subsequent payments may take 3-4 weeks. Artists receiving contracts are strongly encouraged to plan cash flow based upon the length of time required for processing payments.
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How to Submit a Proposal for Commissions or Existing Work
The State Arts Council will honor the copyright and intellectual property rights of artists submitting proposals. Original works of art cannot be accepted during this proposal phase. Artists must submit the following materials:
Commission proposals:
1) Presentation Board (minimum size 9” x 12”; maximum size 18” x 24”) on foam core that includes:
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A two-dimensional graphic representation of preliminary concept. Concept may be presented in any medium (photo, graphite, colored pencil, pen & ink, watercolor, etc.) If drawing paper is used, it must be mounted on foam core.
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Clear identification of artist’s name and the intended/desired location/site for each artwork on the front of the presentation board.
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1-3 photos of completed work samples that directly relates to your proposal affixed to the presentation board.
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Itemized budget (see Budget Form on page 7).
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A written statement, not to exceed one page, that addresses the artist’s or team’s concept for the artwork.
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Resume
Existing works for direct purchase proposals:
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Electronic images:
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Up to 10 jpg images on compact disc or DVD.
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Use the Digital Image Identification Sheet on page 6 to identify images and be sure to indicate the intended/desired location/site for each artwork.
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Itemized budget. (see Budget Form on page 7)
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A written statement, not to exceed one page the addresses why the existing works fit this project’s scope.
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Resume
Deadline is Thursday, November 10, 2011
Office hours are 8:15am – 4:15pm. No late proposals will be accepted. Proposals must be postmarked or delivered to:
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
4th Circuit Court – Second Floor Waiting Area
19 Pillsbury Street – 1st Floor
Concord, NH 03301
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Return of Proposals
Proposals submitted with a self-addressed and stamped return envelope will be returned to artists approximately 3 weeks following the Selection Committee proposal review meeting. Proposals without return envelopes will be retained at the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts offices for 30 days following the meeting. The Council will not be responsible for materials left beyond 30 days.
Timetable
Thursday, September 1 Public release of RFP
Wednesday, September 21, 2pm On-site Informational Meeting & Tour for artists
Thursday, November 10 Postmark/Delivery Deadline
Mid-November Selection Committee Proposal Review Meeting
Thursday, January 19 NHSCA Council meeting: Review and approval
Selection Committee recommendations
Late January Award letters and contracts issued to artist(s)
By end of fiscal year (June 30) Artist(s) create artwork(s) and install
Questions? Julie Mento, Visual Arts Associate, (603) 271-0790, julie.mento@dcr.nh.gov
About Percent for Art Program
The Percent for Art Program was enacted by the New Hampshire Legislature in 1979 to ensure that all forms of visual arts and crafts have an integral and important place in the public spaces of state buildings. The program seeks a genuine integration of art in architecture by giving an opportunity to building designers, planners, artists, state employees, arts professionals, and private citizens to collaborate in planning projects, and selecting, purchasing, or commissioning works of art by artists and craftspeople for state buildings.
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New Hampshire’s Percent for Art Program
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Existing Works for Purchase: Digital Image Identification Sheet
Artist’s Name:________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________
Phone (home):______________ (studio):_________________ (work):___________________
Email: ____________________________ Website: __________________________________
IMPORTANT: PLEASE NAME EACH FILE NUMERICALLY
Example: 1.jpg, 2.jpg, 3.jpg, and so on. Write your full name on the CD itself.
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Images should be roughly 600 x 900 pixels.
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Do not submit PowerPoints presentations, photo prints, original works of art, computer printouts, or slides.
Image # Title Size (HxWxD) Medium Price
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If proposing existing works, please fill in the relevant costs on the BUDGET FORM that may include:
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Telephone
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Travel
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Installation
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts: Percent for Art Program
BUDGET FORM (Required) Fill out applicable items below. One budget form per proposal.
ARTIST’S NAME: _____________________________________________
Item
Cost
Design & execution of artwork (artist fee)
Materials
Studio Rental (only if renting)
Electricity (prorated amount relevant to the execution of this artwork)
Telephone (long distance calls made in connection with working on this artwork)
Travel costs (associated with the design and installation of artwork)
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51 cents per mile
Installation costs (
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Take into account all aspects of installation from start to finish.
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All artwork needs to be securely mounted. If artwork is two-dimensional, works must be framed and include security hanging brackets.
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If artwork is three-dimensional, it must be securely mounted to a horizontal surface and include cost for appropriate base.
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Include engineering studies if needed.
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Include any required rental equipment (examples: scaffolding, scissor lifts, ladders, stud finders, etc).
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Include any subcontractor fees.
General Liability Insurance:
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Artists receiving contracts for Percent for Art commissions and acquisitions requiring installation are required to have General Liability Insurance by the State Attorney General’s office.
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The insurance should cover the artwork during transportation and delivery and cover the artist and general public while the artist is installing artwork on-site. This proposal budget can include an amortized amount of insurance proportional to the scope of your proposed artwork as it relates to your yearly activity. An estimate/average can be $200 – $600 depending on the scale of the project and installation. If you do not have general liability insurance please leave this blank.
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For more information See “General Liability Insurance” paragraph on page 3.
Other (please explain):
Other (please explain):
Contingency (5% -10%) Please build in a contingency appropriate to the scope of your proposal.
TOTAL BUDGET =
(Note to those artists offering existing work for purchase. We will add any given artwork’s price noted on the Digital ID Sheet to the total budget figure here)
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On-site Informational Meeting and Building Tour
Wednesday, September 21, 2011, 2pm
Directions to the 4th Circuit Court, 26 Academy Street, Laconia, NH
From the north, take Interstate 93 South to Exit 20. At bottom of ramp, take a left at the light onto Route 3 North. Stay on Route 3 for approximately 9 miles into Laconia. Take a right at the intersection of Academy Street. The Laconia Court is the third building on the left . Parking on sides and rear.
From the south, take Interstate 93 North to Exit 20. At bottom of ramp, take a left at the light onto Route 3 North. Stay on Route 3 for approximately 9 miles into Laconia. Take a right at the intersection of Academy Street. The Laconia Court is the third building on the left . Parking on sides and rear.
From the east, take Route 11 West through Alton. Take a left onto Route 11A in West Alton. Follow Route 11A until it ends at “T” intersection on Union Avenue in Laconia. Take a left onto Union Avenue. Go through two sets of traffic lights. After second traffic light, take your first left onto Academy Street. The Laconia Court is the third building on the left.
From the west, take Interstate 93 to Exit 20. At bottom of ramp, take a left at the light onto Route 3 North. Stay on Route 3 for approximately 9 miles into Laconia. Take a right at intersection of Academy Street. The Laconia Court is the third building on the left. Parking on sides and rear.
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Directions to the State Arts Council’s Offices
19 Pillsb 03301
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12N and turn right onto South Main Street. Follow South Main Street 1.1 miles.
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For Delivery of Proposals
Office hours are 8:15am – 4:15pm. No late proposals will be accepted.
ury Street, 1st Floor, Concord, New Hampshire
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Take I-93 South to exiTurn left onto Pillsbury Street. The State Arts Council is in the second building on the left (#19), a two-story brick building, on the first floor. FROM THE SOUTH:
Take I-93 North to exitTurn left onto Pillsbury Street. The State Arts Council is in the second building on the left (#19), a two-story brick building, on the first floor. FROM THE EAST:
Take Rt. 4 West towand turn right onto South Main Street. Follow South Main Street .9 miles. Turn left onto Pillsbury Street. The State Arts Council is in the second building on the left (#19), a two-story brick buildingthe first floor. FROM THE WE
Take Rt. 202/ Rt. 9 ESouth Main Street 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Pillsbury Street. The State Arts Council is in the second building on the left (#19), a two-story brick building, on the first floor.

Taken from the latest New England Foundation for the Arts Public Art Bulletin:

LAST CHANCE CALLS TO ARTISTS

• Due September 9, 2011
  RFQ for a $200,000 pediment for the St. Paul Cathedral in Boston, MA
• Due September 14, 2011 RFQ for a $480,000 public art commission for the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA
• Due September 15, 2011
  RFQ for a $100,000 public art commision for the CUNY School of Law in Long Island City, NY
• Due September 16, 2011
  RFQ for a $115,500 public art installation for the Sunshine II Apartments in Casper, WY

Remember, these are just a few of the great listings available on the NEFA Network. Calls are posted several times a week, so visit today and check back often!

The University Art Galleries Department is now accepting entries from professional artists to create a permanent sculpture to be housed in the Memorial Student Center (MSC) on the campus of Texas A&M University. The commission awarded to the selected artist will total $350,000. The MSC is currently undergoing a major renovation (updates about MSC renovation on http://ourmsc.tamu.edu). The installation of this sculpture will be the capstone to the entire project and is planned to coincide with the ceremonial opening of the building in September.

Selection Process
The call for artists is Phase One of the commissioning process. In this phase, the artists need to send a resume that reflects their ability to handle a project of this size along with representative images of their previous work. On the basis of the received applications, three finalists will be selected by the jury to move on to Phase Two. In Phase Two, the three finalists will receive $4,000 each to visit the College Station campus, review the site, and produce a maquette of their proposed suspended sculptural installation. If the maquette design is approved and accepted by the university, a standard contract for commissioning of artwork will be made between the university and the artist.

Sculpture Proposals
Sculpture proposals are not limited in style or medium. There is no theme for this site-specific competition. Instead artists are asked to review the architectural design of the building as a whole and propose something that will foster the vision of the MSC as a vibrant and welcoming place for students and reflect the MSC’s role as the gateway to campus.

Location
Twelfth Man Hall in 3-story void near stairwell outside Stark Galleries.

Images of the site are provided in the following links:
•Image 1 of the site location
•Image 2 of the site location
•Image 3 of the site location
•Image 4 of the site location

Architectural rendering of the site location is provided in the links below:
•Architectural rendering 1 of the site location
•Architectural rendering2 of the site location

The architectural design of the area incorporates support for a suspended object of up to 3,000 lbs as well as 110V power locations for future lighting of the sculpture. There is also 220V power and data cable available at the suspension point.

Deadline
Artists should submit their resume and images of previous work no later than October 16, 2011 by 11:59:00 p.m. CDT. The three finalists will be announced no later than November 4, 2011 by 12:00 pm CDT. The names of the three finalists will be updated on this website and they would be contacted by the following week with more details about the Phase Two.

Eligibility
The competition is open to U.S. artists, working independently or as a collaborative group.

Contact Info
For inquiries about sculpture commission competition, call us on (979)845-8501.

Anticipated Competition Schedule
Call for Artists August 1 2011
Deadline for Applications October 16, 2011
Announcement of Finalists No later than November 4, 2011
Presentation of Maquettes to Jury Early February 2012
Commission Award No later than February 10, 2012
Installation of Sculpture Last week of August/First week of September 2012

Application Process
The application process is online. Application process is FREE. Upload your resume along with three images of previous work and complete the web form.

FINAL NOTICE – DEADLINE ON Friday, June 10, 2011 (materials received)

Eligibility: This project is open to artists residing in New England.

Project Summary: Trinity Financial invites artists to forward qualifications for a sculptural tribute to Vince A. Droser to be permanently installed in Peabody Square, Dorchester. The work to be commissioned is envisioned to be an “art installation with a surprise”. The committee would like to honor Vince’s spirit by allowing the project to also function as a location for annual community/ culinary celebrations. The Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is facilitating the project.

Budget: $150,000-200,000

Contact: Ricardo Barreto, Director, UrbanArts

ricardo.barreto@massart.edu or 617.879.7970

RFQ URL: http://www.massart.edu/About_MassArt/Urban_Arts_Institute/Opportunities.html

Christina Lanzl

Urban Arts Institute

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

This is a reminder to NE artists that the final deadline for Art in the Park is this Friday, along with a brand new call for the Vince Droser Tribute in Boston.

Deadline: Thursday, April 21, 2011
Worcester, MA   –  Juried Sculpture Exhibition at Elm Park 2011 Call for Entrieshttp://www.massart.edu/About_MassArt/Urban_Arts_Institute/Opportunities.html
Eligibility: Open to New England artists
Honorarium: Artists accepted to exhibit will each receive a stipend of $700.
About ART IN THE PARK, Worcester
The Art in the Park exhibition was created to present public art to a broad community, promote works by artists from the region, enhance outdoor spaces and enrich lives.  Since its premiere in 2008 this annual exhibition of 20-25 large-scale sculptures has been organized by a dedicated group of volunteers and community supporters in conjunction with public art curators. Art in the Park was one of six projects to receive the Gold Star Award in 2009 – a statewide award given by the Massachusetts Cultural Council to recognize exemplary cultural programs funded by a local cultural council.  Art in the Park continues to be exhibited in Worcester’s historic Elm Park where it attracts an ethnically and socio-economically diverse audience of 10,000 people.  Art in the Park 2011 is presented by Art in the Park, Worcester in partnership with the Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the City of Worcester’s Parks Department and ArtsWorcester. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Exhibition Dates: July 30 to October 3, 2011
Contact: Christina Lanzl, Project Manager, Urban Arts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design
clanzl@massart.edu
URL: http://www.massart.edu/About_MassArt/Urban_Arts_Institute/Opportunities.html

Deadline: Friday, June 10, 2011 (materials received)
Boston, MA  -  Vince Droser Tribute at Peabody Square/Dorchester RFQ
Eligibility: This project is open to artists residing in New England.
Budget: $150,000-200,000
Project Summary: Trinity Financial invites artists to forward qualifications for a sculptural tribute to Vince A. Droser to be permanently installed in Peabody Square, Dorchester. The work to be commissioned is envisioned to be an “art installation with a surprise”. The committee would like to honor Vince’s spirit by allowing the project to also function as a location for annual community/ culinary celebrations.
Contact: Ricardo Barreto, Director, UrbanArts
ricardo.barreto@massart.edu or 617.879.7970
RFQ URL: http://www.massart.edu/About_MassArt/Urban_Arts_Institute/Opportunities.html

The Boston Center for the Arts is accepting applications for Occupy 539, a unique platform for artists to engage with audience through public art projects that explore ways in which people congregate and linger in public spaces. Artists are invited to submit proposals for a temporary public art project that will be exhibited on the BCA Plaza campus for Summer 2011 (July through October).

Artists from the Greater Boston area and New England are invited to apply for a $1,500 stipend to develop, produce and install the public artwork. The stipend includes costs for shipping, construction and additional support for installation into consideration. Proposals for a site-specific temporary artwork should reflect the artist’s concerns and simultaneously explore the many ways in which the flow of public traffic is transformed. Non-traditional media is welcome including video, audio and performance.

For more information:

http://www.bcaonline.org/visualarts/programs/occupy-539.html

The City of Baltimore, the Baltimore Public Art Commission, and the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts in collaboration with the Baltimore City Department of Transportation is seeking to commission a professional artist or artist team to assist in the design and development of public art for the following three projects. *Each project is its on individual Request for Qualifications, please apply accordingly. Click on the following link for more information.

LINK: http://www.promotionandarts.com/index.cfm?page=artscouncil&id=21

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ):

City of Baltimore Hanover Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Application Deadline: March 30, 2011

Budget: $45,000 (Conceptual Lighting Design Plan)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ):

Dundalk Avenue Streetscape Project

Application Deadline: March 30, 2011

Budget: $180,000

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ):

City of Baltimore Harford Road Bridge at Herring Run Project

Application Deadline: March 30, 2011

Budget: $130,000

The City of Tacoma invites experienced artists, creative teams, and/or art consultants to submit their qualifications for a chance to develop a public art plan for the half-mile, two acre Prairie Line Trail. The trail is a historic rail corridor connecting downtown Tacoma’s significant recreational, cultural and educational destinations to its urban waterfront.

The project budget is $30,000 and is supported in part by a planning grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

“The Prairie Line Trail will be a vital component to our culturally vibrant downtown.  The NEA’s support will insure that public art plays an instrumental role in defining the trail’s identity,” said Amy McBride, City of Tacoma Arts Administrator.

The public art plan will reflect community input and identify opportunities and recommend locations for integrated public artworks, site-specific permanent public art, and ephemeral temporary art and performance. The public art plan and demonstration project must be completed by July 31, 2011.

The Prairie Line Trail travels through the historic Brewery District, the University of Washington-Tacoma campus, past the Tacoma Art Museum, and down to the Thea Foss Waterway – strengthening an important connection between downtown and the waterfront.

Applicants are required to reside in the United States. The deadline for applications is Monday, Feb. 28, 2011. For the complete prospectus and how to apply, visit http://www.tacomaculture.org/arts/opportunities.asp.

release: January 26, 2011
deadline: March 14, 2011
duration: 18 months
eligibility: Open to all artists/designers/teams
At the request of Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the Boston
Redevelopment Authority, in coordination with the Boston
Art Commission, is seeking proposals for temporary public
artworks to be considered for an 18-month installation to
celebrate the innovative and ecological spirit that will define
Boston’s Innovation District. These artworks will serve to
engage the public and act as gateways for the Boston Marine
Industrial Park (BMIP) and indicators of the Innovation District
and its creative community. These temporary installations
are the first step of a renewed effort to bring public art to the
BMIP. Additional funding is being sought to support permanent
installations through a community-wide public process.
Artists/designers/teams are now invited to forward a
selection of up to three existing works and/or installation
proposals for new work to be considered for this 18
month installation. There are three possible sites, artists
can submit entries for one or more of the sites; however,
final sitings will be determined by the selection committee.
Honoraria
Exhibiting artists/designers/teams will receive a stipend
ranging from $1,500 to $5,000, depending upon budget,
toward the cost of transportation, installation, maintenance
(if required), removal and insurance of the artwork. 70% will be
paid upon selection and 30% upon deinstallation at the end
of the 18 months. Artists may offer works for sale; however,
no artwork may be removed until the completion of the
exhibition. Sales are not subject to commission.
Artwork Selection
Work in all media will be considered. Proposals should
address the theme of innovation. Multi-disciplinary
collaborations are encouraged. All artwork must be
designed to withstand BMIP’s marine environment,
including wind, rain, snow and salt for 18 months. An art
selection committee comprised of district representatives
from business, science and the arts along with the
Boston Art Commission will choose the work based on
quality, durability and suitability for an outdoor public
environment, as well as safety of the public. Due to the
time limitations, we encourage the submission of existing
works. However, proposals for new works with feasible
construction schedules will be considered.
Siting and Installation Considerations
Durability as well as safety to the visiting public will be
important considerations. Artworks must be available for
the duration of the exhibition. All works are subject to approval
by the Boston Art Commission and engineering review
by City agencies as appropriate. Artists are expected
to provide digital photographs per the Boston Art Commission
requirements for documentation and publication on
the City’s public art website, www.publicartboston.com.
Schedule
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 Call for entries released
Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Informational Session
Monday, March 14, 2011 Call for entries deadline
Monday, March 28, 2011 Artist Selection Announced
Monday, April 25, 2011 Delivery and installation
Saturday, May 7, 2011 Exhibit Opening
Monday, October 1, 2012 Close of exhibition
Callfor
Entries
ID Art:
Temporary Public Art for BMIP
Boston Marine Industrial Park in Boston’s Innovation District
About the Innovation District
The Innovation District is 1,000-acres where Boston’s strengths in entrepreneurship, technology and the creative arts
coalesce to generate opportunities that all Bostonians can share. With all the right ingredients in one central location,
the Innovation District will be a place where knowledge-based companies will cluster and new models of housing,
culture and social life will point the way to the future.
Since its naming twelve months ago, the South Boston Waterfront Innovation District has served as a nexus for bold
entrepreneurial activity and breakthrough design in the form of startup businesses, cross-disciplinary collaborations,
and new forums for social engagement and enterprise. In a neighborhood already known for resources such as historic
warehouse buildings that have been home to New England’s largest artist community, a breakthrough contemporary
art museum hosting provocative exhibits, and established Boston industrial firms that have provided steady employment
for generations of Boston residents, the District’s newest additions include at least seventeen businesses and seven
new restaurants located there in 2010.
About the Boston Marine Industrial Park
The Boston Marine Industrial Park (BMIP), located at the easternmost triangle of the Innovation District, is a key
economic driver for the City. With 191-acres of city-owned real estate and approximately 3.3 million square feet
of building space as well as award-winning public parks, BMIP provides space to all types of manufacturing, industrial
and light industrial businesses.
Guided by a City of Boston Master Plan, and in compliance with the Commonwealth’s Chapter 91 Regulations, BMIP
is managed by the BRA/EDIC with facilities leased to promote maritime and industrial uses with supporting private
investment for job creation. Formerly the home of the South Boston Naval Annex, current tenants include biomedical
manufacturers, beer brewers, designer showrooms, and computer manufacturers – plus some 300 other businesses.
The 2011 Call for Entries for Temporary Public Art in the BMIP is being issued by the Boston Redevelopment Authority
in collaboration with the Boston Art Commission.
Public Art Site 1
Summer Street Entrance
Summer St
D r yd o ck Av e
Termi n a l S t
Harbor St
B O S TO N BMIP
Fargo S t
0 100 200 Feet
This map is intended for planning purposes only.
Art Installation Site
Boston Marine
Industrial Park
Pappas Way
ART INSTALLATION SITE
1
Nor ther n Ave
Massport Haul Rd
FID Kennedy Av
Trilling Way
St
Art Installation Sites
Public Art Site 2
Northern Avenue Entrance
Public Art Site 3
Drydock Park
DRY DOCK
Drydock Ave
Northern Ave
Access Rd
Tide St
FID Kennedy Ave
0 100 200 Feet
This map is intended for planning purposes only.
B O S TO N BMIP
Boston Marine
Industrial Park
2
3
ART INSTALLATION SITES
Application Process and Ch ecklist
Artists may enter up to three existing works and/or
installation proposals for new work.
Interested artists may email entries to:
art@publicartboston.com
To receive important updates and invitations to
project events, please email art@publicartboston.
com with subject line “BMIP updates”.
Submission Checklist:
aSubmission form
aBudget
aName of insurance company (proof of insurance
will be requested upon selection)
aPlease mark map(s) to indicate preferred
location(s) of proposal
aStructural schematics or renderings of the
artwork(s)
aA schedule for and description of installation,
exhibition and removal
aArtist statement
aResumé or CV
aUp to 6 JPEGs for each entered work formatted
as follows:
• 300 dpi image resolution
• Maximum file size per image – 1 MB
• Name each image:
lastnamefirstnameimagenumber.jpg
Note:
Electronic submission only.
Submissions may be made publicly available for
viewing.
Questions regarding your submission?
Contact Karin Goodfellow,
Staff Director of the Boston Art Commission,
at karin.goodfellow@cityofboston.gov.
Call for entries, updates, and invitations to project
events will be posted at www.publicartboston.com/
blogs/calls-and-announcements
Submiss ion Form
I Contact Information
name
address
city state zip
home phone
studio phone
work phone
fax
email address
website
II Entered Work (up to three) in order of preference
1 title
materials:
dimensions (including base):
h: w: d: weight:
year completed (if applicable):
for sale? yes: no: sale price:
preferred site :
2 title
materials:
dimensions (including base):
h: w: d: weight:
year completed (if applicable):
for sale? yes: no: sale price:
preferred site:
3 title
materials:
dimensions (including base):
h: w: d: weight:
year completed (if applicable):
for sale? yes: no: sale price:
preferred site:

Hello from Project One – Public Art Newport!

We are inviting area residents to a public meeting
Tuesday, January 18 from 6:30– 7:30 pm
at the Newport Public Library in the Program Room

Project One team leaders will present overviews of different projects and outline ways that area residents may become involved in these upcoming events. Project One is hoping for feedback and input about recent and pending projects, and actively soliciting artists, event organizers, and other volunteers to participate in upcoming projects.

Project include:

VIEWPORT 2011 – a proposed temporary sculpture installation at King Park on Wellington Avenue in Newport, RI in September, 2011.

Newport’s new Art*o*Mat – a cigarette vending machine that has been converted into a traveling fund-raising, art-vending machine available to community organizations.

A developing mural project – a substantial mural being planned for Hunter Park, to be implemented in summer 2011.

The Ghost Box – a mailbox for posting letters to the departed

Project One, founded in 1997, is a non-profit organization concerned with public and community art in Newport, RI. The volunteers of Project One have staged dozens of public art projects for over a decade, including annual productions of Wind Sea Sky at Easton’s Beach, Banner Projects throughout the city, and most recently the re-appearance of a Newport Art*o*Mat and VIEWPORT 2010 at King Park this past September.

For more information contact Ben Ellcome or Kate Dana:

Ben Ellcome – Project1Newport@gmail.com or 716-531-8403
Kate Dana – Project1Newport@gmail.com or 401-573-6456