6 New Call for Artists
Deadlines for
There are still a few active Call for Artists in our last post. Click here to see those calls and scroll to the bottom (we do our best to put them in chronological order within each post.)
Roswell Ducklings
Roswell, Georgia
Summary: The city of Roswell, Georgia has a wealth of historical, environmental, and recreational sites for residents and visitors alike. To showcase the many wonderful opportunities in this city, the Keep Roswell Beautiful board proposes to have artists create several small duckling statues and informational plaques that correspond to an online children’s story about Roswell’s attractions and a scavenger-like hunt to find the statues.
With financial support from the Roswell Wine Festival Organization, the Keep Roswell Beautiful board and volunteers will commission 5-6 statues of ducklings with identifying plaques and secure mounts from local or regional artists to be placed in various host site locations around the city of Roswell.
Budget: $1000 for each duckling selected
Deadline: 4/12/2019 5:00 PM Central Time
How to apply: Google Docs
Eligibility Requirements: Professional artists at least 18 years of age
Special Notes: Multiple edition work will not be considered. Include proposals with your submission.
You can read the complete RFQ by clicking here.
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply (note you must have a Google account and sign in, in order to read more about this project).
Western Gateway Art Project
Colorado Springs
Summary: Project is focused on the Colorado Avenue Gateway, in particular the Colorado and I-25 underpass between Old Colorado City and Downtown Colorado Springs.
Budget: It is intended that a $50,000 all-in stipend shall cover costs and compensation to artist for treatment of the Colorado Avenue Gateway.
Deadline: 4/12/19
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: No restrictions provided, this is an international call for artists.
Special Notes: In addition to the honorarium, each artist is offered up to 12 nights of complimentary lodging in Colorado Springs (intended to be used during site planning visits and installation). For an artist team, up to 12 complimentary nights’ lodging can be arranged.
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply
Art Bench Project
De Pere, Wisconsin
Summary: Definitely De Pere seeks artists, designers, and makers from all backgrounds to create artistic benches for placement at various locations along downtown De Pere’s main corridors. The goal of the project is to add seating that is both functional and artistically interesting. We are looking for a design that is an original and contemporary alternative to the traditional public street bench.
Budget: $30,000
Deadline: 4/15/19
How to apply: Google Forms and email
Eligibility Requirements: no restrictions provided
Special Notes: The selected artist will receive $30,000 to design and fabricate approximately 6 – 10 benches that will be installed at various locations along two of downtown’s main streets. Depending on scale and materials, that number could be less or more.
Please fill out the form below and email design drawings
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply
Indigenous Public Art Commission
The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Summary: Are you a knowledge keeper, a contemporary artist, or a traditional artist interested in making public art? The Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, along with an Indigenous Public Art Selection Committee, invites artists’ proposals for
Your application will be acknowledged with respect and discretion. Please read on for more information and share this call with other artists you know.
Budget: $145,000; the artist (or artist collective) selected for the commission will receive a one-time total fee of $35,000. The production budget (fabrication, logistics) will vary depending on the selected proposal but will not exceed $110,000.
Deadline: 4/15/19
How to apply: email (see link below for details)
Eligibility Requirements: Artists must be over age 21. Artists with in-depth knowledge and understanding of Dakota culture and language are encouraged to apply.
Click here to read more about this call for artists and instructions on how to apply
THE NEW SLC ART WALL
Salt Lake City, Utah
Summary: (SLCDA) invites artists and artist-led teams to submit qualifications for The New SLC Art Wall as part of their Airport Terminal Redevelopment Program.
The Salt Lake City International Airport is evolving to meet the region’s growing needs and demands of the Airport’s role as an international hub. The New SLC Airport will be built in two phases, with the first phase set for completion in 2020.
The SLCDA has contracted with a national public art consultant to develop a comprehensive art master plan, which includes the Airport’s New SLC Art Wall opportunity.
Budget: $235,000
Deadline: 4/17/19
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: This RFQ is open to all professional artists and/or artist-led teams based in the United States regardless of race, color, creed, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, marital status, political opinion or affiliation, or mental or physical disability. Artists residing in Utah are strongly encouraged to apply.
Click here to read more about this call for artists or to apply
NoBo Library
Boulder, Colorado
Summary: The Boulder Office of Arts + Culture is seeking an artist, or artist team, for a site-specific public art commission for the forthcoming North Boulder (NoBo) Public Library. Envisioned to be a jewel in North Boulder, the library facility will be a beacon for the community, meet the City’s climate action goals, be integrated with and reflect the area’s natural surroundings. Possible locations and themes for the NoBo Library Public Art Project have been identified with specific emphasis on shared goals of the library facility.
Budget: This public art opportunity has a total budget of $225,000.
Deadline: 4/17/19
How to apply: CaFÉ™
Eligibility Requirements: no restrictions provided
Special Notes: Although it is anticipated the contract will be given to one artist/artist team in the full amount, it has the possibility to be assigned into two projects: a signature project of $175,000 – $200,000 and a smaller-scale opportunity of $25,000 – $50,000. This will be determined prior to notification of semifinalists.
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