REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Stapleton announces an opportunity for integrated or incorporated public art in or within the vicinity of Havana Town Center. The budget range for this public art project is $450,000 to $600,000.
About Stapleton
The redevelopment of Denver’s former Stapleton International Airport by Forest City Enterprises, Inc. is one of the largest urban redevelopments in the nation. When fully developed in 15 years, the 4,700-acre Stapleton property, located seven miles from downtown Denver, will become a series of mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly, urban neighborhoods of 12,000 homes and apartments for 30,000 residents. Families will live within walking distance of jobs, retail, schools and public transportation. Stapleton is also projected to have 13 million square feet of offices and retail providing 35,000 jobs.
The neighborhoods at Stapleton will be enhanced by more than 1,100 acres of parks and open space. Stapleton’s commitment to “smart growth” has earned international and national recognition that includes awards from the Stockholm Partnership for Sustainable Cities, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and The National League of Cities.
For more information about Stapleton and the Public Art Master Plan for Stapleton, please go to www.StapletonDenver.com.
Havana Town Center at Stapleton:
Located generally at the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Havana Street, this pedestrian friendly Town Center will contain a mix of retail and restaurants and the possibility of residential or commercial spaces over the retail. Wide sidewalks and bicycle access/bicycle parking will be essential components. A “main street” and plaza of shops and restaurants will be located along Geneva Court. While the artist is not required to utilize the following spaces, the spaces are considered available and ready for public art:
- Triangular open space at the MLK couplet initiator (west side of town center).
- The retail plaza along Geneva Court.
The community will want flexibility in the public spaces to accommodate venues for community events. The Havana Town Center will feature architecture of our time. Examples of similar architecture are found in the 29th Avenue Town Center at Stapleton that was designed by 4240 Architecture, Inc., the architect designing the Havana Town Center.
Bluff Lake Nature Center, a wildlife refuge located directly east of the Havana Town Center adds a unique dimension to this urban community.
The time frame for construction is to break ground in the fall of 2007 with completion in the fall of 2008.
Project Description:
The artist/artist team selected for this project will bring a broad vision to this project and work closely with the design team to identify and designate opportunities for art to be integrated into the design and the construction of the Havana Town Center area. The resulting artwork will help to generate or reinforce a sense of place in this Town Center. The Committee mentioned various options including, but not limited to, the following:
- A major piece of sculpture composed of one or more elements
- Artwork incorporated into the buildings
- Interactive fountain
- Uniquely designed paving
Criteria for selection: The Project Selection Committee will review the applications submitted based on these criteria.
- Quality of the aesthetic expression demonstrated by the images submitted
- Ability to envision and work with multiple solutions and diverse media
- Experience in working on design teams or similar collaborative efforts
- Suitability of artwork or media to the Havana Town Center project
Criteria for artwork at the Havana Town Center:
- Sustainability with respect to construction and landscaping is a major goal of development at Stapleton. Artwork in this project will need to be sustainable as well.
- Artwork in exterior spaces would need to be able to withstand the intense sun and temperature extremes and fluctuations characteristic of the Denver area.
- Recycled materials may be used in the artwork if appropriate but that is not a requirement.
- The artwork must be designed and fabricated to be durable, require minimal or infrequent maintenance and low cost maintenance.
- Stapleton has adopted a Master Plan for Lighting including a “dark skies” initiative that addresses concerns for light pollution and energy efficiency as well as safety and security.
Budget:
The budget range for this project is $450,000 to $650,000. This amount covers all costs pertaining to this public art project — including, but not limited to — artist design fees, participation in the design team meetings, travel, materials, fabrication, installation and documentation of the artwork.
Application Process and Materials
The Stapleton public art program is conducting an electronic application and selection process online using CaFÉ in partnership with Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF). NOTE: All materials must be submitted in digital format. Each application must be submitted via the CaFÉ web site at www.callforentry.org < http://www.callforentry.org> and must include:
1 – A current resume for each artist and/or team member that highlights professional accomplishments as an artist or artist team.
2 – Eight (8) digital images of relevant work. Accompanying image annotation must list media, size, title, date and a brief description of the artwork if necessary. To ensure that each image submitted is shown to its best advantage, please display only one view of the artwork in each image submitted. If necessary, you may include one detail view of the work within the general image. Note: Eight images are required for the application to be accepted on CaFÉ.
3 – Artists who would like to submit a proposal for media or sound-based work must complete the full Havana Town Center application on CaFÉ, including eight (8) images that represent the visual component of the work. In addition, media or sound materials must be sent separately to: Barbara Neal, PO Box 6982, Denver, CO 80206-0982. Samples of media or sound work must be in DVD format. DVDs must be able to be played in a standard DVD player. Media and sound materials must be postmarked by the December 21, 2006 deadline.
4 – An artist’s statement not to exceed 250 words that addresses the artist’s/team’s aesthetic concerns and how they would be integrated into this site.
For more information on using the CaFÉ system, click on the “Tech Tips”, “Questions?” or “Image Prep” buttons. If you require further assistance regarding CaFÉ, contact us via e-mail at: café@westaf.org.
Deadline: The application, images and other required materials must be submitted electronically by midnight, Thursday, December 21st, 2006 Mountain Standard Time to www.callforentry.org.
Anticipated Time Line for Selection Process:
- Deadline for submissions: Thursday, December 21, 2006 by midnight Mountain Standard Time.
- Image review: On January 18, 2007 the Project Selection Committee composed of residents of Stapleton, the community and arts professionals will review application materials, images and sound submissions. The Committee plans to select three finalists based on the work demonstrated by the images submitted and the artist’s relevant experience. Three finalists will be invited to interview. Proposals for this specific project will not be required for the interviews. Travel stipends will be provided to the finalists living beyond a 100-mile radius of the metropolitan Denver area. Notification can be expected by January 26, 2007.
- Finalist interviews: On February 13, 2007, the Project Selection Committee will interview the finalists and make a recommendation for the commission. This recommendation will be reviewed by the Public Art Advisory Committee for Stapleton and then referred to the owner of the artwork, the Board of The Park Creek Metropolitan District, for final approval.
- Anticipated notification of finalist(s): February 23, 2007.
Additional Information for Applicants:
Eligibility: Applicants must be legal residents of the United States.
Equal Opportunity: It is the policy of The Park Creek Metropolitan District that minorities and women together with all other persons shall have maximum opportunity to compete for and participate in the performance of all contracts, subcontracts and services awarded for Stapleton’s Public Art Program. The Park Creek Metropolitan District and its contractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or sex in the award and performance of all contracts.
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