Public Art Opportunity, Boston Redevelopment Authority
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:
