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Icon for Neuchâtel's Central Plaza in Nuevo Polanco, Mexico City

International Call For Artists
Permanent Public Artwork in Mexico City

Icon for Neuchâtel's Central Plaza in Nuevo Polanco
End of the Call for Artists: June 29th, 2020
Applicants: National and International Artists
Permanent Public Artwork | MASSIVart - Icon for Neuchâtel's Central Plaza in Nuevo Polanco

MIRA and MASSIVart invite national and international artists to develop a proposal for a permanent public artwork to be located in the public plaza of MIRA’s latest real estate development in Mexico City: Neuchâtel’s Cuadrante Polanco.

A total budget of 6,000,000.00 MXN Pesos will be allocated to the art installation’s project to give artists the opportunity to create an iconic landmark for Mexico City while beautifying the urban public landscape.

The call for artists will be two-phased:

• The first stage will shortlist three to four applicants based on qualifications demonstrated from the applicant’s Curriculum Vitae, portfolio of work, and preliminary artistic approach.
  
  
• In the second stage, each of the three or four artists or artist teams/collectives will be given a compensatory fee to create a detailed artist proposal including written information, a budget, sketches and renders, preliminary construction plan and other descriptive presentation materials as needed to fully describe the concept intent

The artists selected during the 1st phase will be aligned with the artistic direction of MIRA and MASSIVart as well as the vision of Neuchâtel Cuadrante Polanco, which is led by a desire to create an iconic and timeless art installation that has the power to engage passersby.

https://massivart.com/project/call-for-artists/

 

Open Call: British Art and Natural Forces

Cover Commission for the Online Journal British Art Studies
Deadline 30 June 2020
Application fee None

The online scholarly journal British Art Studies is seeking proposals for new artwork responding to the theme of "British Art and Natural Forces", which is the subject of the Paul Mellon Centre's autumn research programme.

The chosen artist will generate a series of between five and eight cover images for the journal’s eighteenth issue (November 2020), to be presented online as a digital commission. The series of covers is typically accompanied by a short, written statement (c. 500 words). Proposals from individual artists, collectives, and artists working in partnership with researchers and curators are welcome. Stills, moving images, 3D models, and audio tracks can all be supported by the journal website. The commission is awarded with a fee of £500.

If your proposal is successful, you will work collaboratively with the British Art Studies editors to develop the feature and will receive editorial support, as well as assistance with any picture research and copyright clearance.

Please send proposals of no more than 400 words, accompanied by images, to Baillie Card at [email protected] by 30 June 2020.

Further details:

British Art Studies (http://britishartstudies.ac.uk) is an open access and peer-reviewed journal co-published by the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art, London, and the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven. Since it was established in 2015, it has published scholarship on all aspects of British art, architecture, and visual culture, from the medieval period to the present day.

The theme of “British Art and Natural Forces” focuses on the encounter between artistic or art historical practice and the forces of the natural world. In recent years, artists and scholars have concentrated with new intensity on the relationship between visual representation and climate change, and the overlaps between artistic, geological, biological, and geophysical bodies of knowledge. These interdisciplinary collaborations have seen visual artists and researchers explore subject areas such as natural histories, indigenous forms of knowledge, concepts of the post-human, and revitalized theorisations of the sublime. We welcome proposals that touch on any aspect of this broad theme in relation to British art and its histories, considered in their most diverse and international contexts.

Link https://www.paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk/whats-on/forthcoming/natural-forces-bas

 

Proposal: Sloan Performing Arts Center, University of Rochester

Deadline: May 15, 2020
Application fee: none

The University of Rochester is requesting proposals for a site-specific original work of art to be installed within the newly constructed Sloan Performing Arts Center. We seek a work that takes inspiration from the natural landscape as well as the history of Rochester and its surrounding areas. Rochester has historically been a site for innovation and activism: a strong-hold of both the Abolitionist and Suffragist movements in the 19th century and the birthplace of Kodak, Xerox and other imaging technologies in the twentieth-century.

Slated to open in 2021, the Sloan Performing Arts Center overlooks the majestic Genesee River. This modern building is the first space to be specifically designed and dedicated to the performance of music, theatre and dance and represents the university’s commitment to the performing arts as a priority area of study and outreach at this world class research institution.

The main lobby of the Arts Center will showcase the awarded work on a 51’x 8’ wall expanse above the box office (8’ from the floor). The first phase of the submission process ends May 15, 2020. A maximum of $30,000 will be awarded.

Proposed space

Proposals submitted must include:

One pdf (contents detailed below) and up to five proposal images. At least one image must be scaled appropriately (max 24300px X 2400px), others can include proposed details and none should exceed 5MB.

One PDF (ten page maximum) must include:

Page 1: Name / Mailing Address / Phone Number / Email Address / Brief Bio
Page 2 and 3: Resume
Page 4: Artist’s statement regarding concept of the proposal (500 word max)
Pages 5: Budget and estimated time necessary for completion
Pages 6 - 10: images of previous work that demonstrates ability and experience

NOTE: Applications must be submitted in the recommended format so they may be evaluated in an objective manner by the selection committee. Entries that do not meet submission requirements will not be considered.

https://www.rochester.edu/arts/commission/

 

Site-Specific Commission / Grytviken Whaling Station, South Georgia

Call for Proposals
Deadline - 12 January 2020
Application fee - none

A once in a lifetime opportunity to create a site-specific commission on the sub-Antarctic Island of South Georgia. This commission by the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) will celebrate the whale through a reinterpretation of the former Flensing Plan, offering a message of hope for future generations by demonstrating how humankind can move from exploitation to conservation.

At first glance, industrial heritage on the sub-Antarctic UK Overseas Territory of South Georgia seems remote and impenetrable. Artists however find South Georgia and all of its human associations inspirational. At the furthest edge of the world, the island evokes a deep sense of spirituality, and as evidenced by SGHT’s previous artist residency programmes, spurs creativity. At Grytviken Whaling Station, the scale of destruction of whale species sowed the seeds of a paradigm shift in our view of nature and its exploitation in modern times. With a mandate (through its contract to manage the Grytviken Museum on behalf of GSGSSI) to bring the cultural heritage of South Georgia to an international audience SGHT seeks to bring the message of hope for the future of the whale to the 15,000 international visitors now arriving by ship at South Georgia each year.

Central to the commercialisation of the whale on South Georgia is the Flensing Plan. It was here that whales were landed and processed on an industrial scale. Rather than simply restoring the early 20th century historic fabric of this site, SGHT and FOSGI, in partnership with GSGSSI, are inviting individuals, collaborative practices and organisations from varying artistic disciplines to submit ideas for a commission to celebrate the whale through a reinterpretation of the former Flensing Plan, the area at the heart of Grytviken Whaling Station.

Artist Commission Fee:
£50,000 (incl. of VAT if applicable)

Eligibility:

• Open to individuals, collaborative partnerships or organisations from varying artistic disciplines.
• Open to mid-career or established practitioners with a proven interest in one or more of the following areas - cultural heritage, the natural environment, ecological issues or conservation.
• 5+ years’ experience practicing in your chosen artform.
• Track record of delivering large-scale projects on time and on budget.

Link - http://www.sght.org/commission-grytviken-whaling-station-south-georgia/

 

Public Art CA Open Call for Artists - Opportunity outreach

Deadline: September 20th at 5PM PST
Application fee: None

The State of California will implement a permanent Public Art Program in Sacramento in conjunction with two new build projects, the New Natural Resource Headquarters, and the Health and Human Services Building. The Public Art Program aims to inspire world-class public artworks, engaging diverse voices in shaping our civic spaces. It is an opportunity for artists to create within the rich contexts of the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA), California Health and Human Services (CHHS).

Four unique public art commission opportunities are open to artists through this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). A short-list of artists will be selected from the RFQ respondents and will be invited to participate in a funded proposal round, Request for Proposals (RFP). The final commissions will be selected and awarded from the proposing artists.

We encourage artists to take time looking at each opportunity and applying to the commission that best suits their interests and practice. Artists may apply to more than one commission opportunity but must apply separately to each. Artists should submit Statements of Qualification (SOQ) with artwork samples and letters of interest relevant to the specific commission to which they are applying, even when applying to multiple commissions. We invite artists to engage critically with the mission of the California Natural Resource Agency and California Health and Human Services, as well as the vision outlined in the Public Art Plan.

For application requirements and program information visit www.publicartca.dysonwomack.com

 

Town of Westlake International Public Arts Competition

Westlake Inaugural Public Arts competition
Deadline: January 10, 2019
No entry fee required

PUBLIC ART COMPETITION

Purpose

The Town of Westlake has determined that a Public Art Competition process will best facilitate the pursuit of exemplary Public Art, that can truly influence the future form of our Town and thereby make Westlake a place that is distinguished by the merger of place and art. Therefore, the Town of Westlake announces its inaugural Public Art Competition open to all artists who work in any form of outdoor art. This section fully explains the:

• Nature of the work sought
• Competition Process
• Application process
• Timing and deadlines

Frequently asked questions

General Scope of Work

The scope of the work required of any selected artist will be specifically described in the RFQ/RFP’s sent out in connection with that competition. While the specific aspects of scope will vary, according to the needs of any particular competition, there are general features of scope that will be applicable to all competitions and include the following for each selected artist:

• Design, fabricate, and oversee the installation of a permanent work.
• Successfully take advantage of the intrinsic qualities of the site and its relationship to the Town fabric as well as its importance to the Town citizenry.
• Creatively interpret the special qualities of a site and its environs in ways that engage the public.
• Become familiar with the site, its environs, and Town before undertaking a design proposal.
• Provide instructions regarding maintenance of the installation.
• Perform a follow-up review of the work after 1 year.

Funding

Each work selected through the Westlake Public Art Competition process will be funded through a separate funding campaign targeted to potential donors and/or sponsorships. Progress updates and announcements regarding funding any individual funding campaign will be provided in this section.

Site Description for Inaugural Competition

The site of the proposed Public Art installation is located at the northwest corner of Davis Boulevard (FM 1938) and Dove Road, in Westlake, Texas. This location functions as a major crossroad for local and regional movement and is the cognitive center of Town. The site is shared with a new Westlake Fire-EMS facility, which reflects Westlake’s attention to quality in the design and construction of all public structures.
In addition, major streetscape enhancements of the crossing roadways have been completed. The Public Art installation will occupy a prominent place of natural importance as well as aesthetic significance. This corner is also a point of confluence for natural drainage ways, which must be factored into the final design. More detail about the site is contained within the Request For Qualifications (RFQ).

Artist Selection Process

The Public Art Committee will curate this competition event. There will be three major stages in the artist selection process as follows:

Step 1, Evaluate Responses to the RFQ: The responses to the Request for Qualifications will be reviewed by the Committee and Town and those Artists who most demonstrate an understanding of the challenge, are able to assemble a multi-disciplinary team (as stated in the RFQ) and have comparable experience…or…illustrate the capacity to address the challenge in a truly creative/unique way will be selected to advance to Step 2.

Step 2, Request for Proposal (RFP): Artists chosen from the initial set of those who responded to the RFQ will be asked to present a proposal and will be offered an honorarium to offset some of the costs associated with its preparation such as the required site visit. The proposals will be graphic drawings and sketches fully explaining the proposed work/ concept. These proposals will be evaluated against the statements of purpose and expectation as well as criteria presented to those invited to prepare a proposal at the time such invitations are offered. The artists responding to a Request for Proposal will be asked to address a “Tiered” Budget structure outlined for this project. The Budget levels are:

Tier 1: $450,000
Tier 2: $600,000
Tier 3: $850,000

Any proposal submitted by an artist should target the budget tier for which the project is intended. An artist may submit a proposal for each tier if they desire.

Step 3, Selection of a Finalist: A finalist will be selected from the set of artists invited to present a proposal and asked to develop the original proposal further and make a model of the final design. The artist can identify the benefits of the work’s impact/ significance that movement from one of the above-referenced tiers to another would afford the Town. To offset some of the costs associated with further development, a second honorarium will be offered. The finalists will be required to make those presentations specified at the time of selection. These will include a presentation to the citizens of Westlake and potential underwriters.
See a flow diagram summary of the above-described process in the graphic below.

Deadline

The following Deadlines are applicable to the Dove/Davis competition:

• Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be published by: November 15, 2018
• Submission of Responses to the RFQ are due by: January 10, 2018
• A maximum of 4 Artists (Semi-finalists) will be selected by: February 11, 2018 (tentative)
• A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be distributed to the Semi-finalists along with a $5,000 honorarium by: (Dates will be provided in the Request for Proposal sent to the Semi-finalists)
• Semi-finalists proposals must be submitted by: (Dates will be provided in the Request for Proposal sent to the Semi-finalists)
• A Final Artist will be selected by: (Dates will be provided in the Request for Proposal sent to the Semi-finalists)
• A $10,000 honorarium for further development of the selected proposal will be issued by: (Dates will be provided in the Request for Proposal sent to the Semi-finalists)
• The final design must be provided to the Town by: (Dates will be provided in the Request for Proposal sent to the Semi-finalists)

Frequently Asked Questions

All questions regarding Westlake’s Public Art Program or this Dove/Davis Competition must be submitted via e-mail at the following e-mail address: [email protected] All questions will be answered via e-mail response and both the question and Westlake’s response will be posted under this website tab (FAQ: Public Art Competition).

Link:

Westlake-tx.org

then type “public art competition” in the search area. The RFQ is the 6th item. Additional information on Westlake and the public art program are listed also.

 

 

 

Art Jameel Commissions: Sculpture

Art Jameel Commissions: Sculpture
Sub-title: Call to artists for sculptural work that utilises light
Deadline: November 23 at 11:59pm (UAE Timezone)
Application fee: None

 

Art Jameel Commissions is an annual programme anchored at the forthcoming Jameel Arts Centre in Dubai. Art Jameel Commissions is open to artists from or based in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, as well as those from around the world with an interest in and familiarity with these regions. The commissions programme builds on Art Jameel’s longstanding interest in producing and exhibiting public works.

Art Jameel's Open Call for the 2018 programme -- Art Jameel Commissions: Sculpture -- invites artists to submit proposals for sculptural works that utilise light technologies, reflecting on the role of light in a dynamic urban setting such as Dubai. Artists are encouraged to use the Jameel Arts Centre’s architectural façade, and other locations in and around the building as a point of inspiration; the new work will debut in conjunction with the opening of the Centre during the winter of 2018. The Art Jameel Commissions programme runs in a 3-year cycle, focussing on sculpture (2018); research and lecture series (2019); and drawing and painting (2020).

The 2017-2018 Jury includes Shumon Basar, writer and curator; Reem Fadda, independent curator and art historian; James Lingwood, Co-director, Artangel; Elvira Dyangani Ose, Senior Curator of Creative Time and Lecturer in Visual Cultures at Goldsmiths, University of London; and Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi, President, Sharjah Art Foundation; plus Art Jameel’s Fady Jameel and Antonia Carver.

The winning artist will receive a production budget of USD 70,000, as well as support from a network of architectural, engineering and technical experts. 

Link: https://artjameel.org/projects/art-jameel-commissions/

Contact: [email protected]

 

WMA Commission 2017/18: TRANSITION

WMA Commission 2017/18
Call For Proposals: “Transition”
Deadline for Submission: 15 December 2017

The WMA Commission, one of the most recognised commissions focusing on photography in Hong Kong, is inviting entries for proposals from artists and photographers from both Hong Kong and the international community to create new research-based photography work in Hong Kong, focusing on the theme of “Transition”. Project proposals must contextually relate to both the theme and to Hong Kong. A five-member selection panel will choose the WMA Commission Recipient, who will be awarded a HK$250,000 grant. The grant will contribute towards the production of the successful proposal and a public event featuring the completed work, which will be given a place in the WMA Collection. The WMA Commission is a part of the WMA programme.

By facilitating and supporting original, creative interpretations of “Transition”, the WMA Commission encourages a unique perspective on how Hong Kong is affected by the theme that has global implications, while increasing public awareness and knowledge. The HK$250,000 grant covers artist fees, creation (including such activities as research, travel and production; resources such as an assistant or translator and daily expenses) and a public event. It does not include accommodation for overseas artists or venue costs for public presentation, which are covered by the organiser. Overseas participants should ensure that they are able to stay for at least one month for the project and also set aside time for the public presentation.

Submission period: Oct 15 2017 00:00 HKT (GMT+8:00) - December 15 2017 18:00 HKT (GMT+8:00)
Project period: June 2018 - June 2019 (1 year)

The selection panel includes (in no particular order):

1. John Stanmeyer, photojournalist and educator
2. Kurt Chan, Adjunct Professor, Department of Fine Arts, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
3. Melissa Karmen Lee, public art curator and consultant
4. Dr. Linda Chiu-han Lai, Associate Professor, School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong
5. But Ho Ming, WYNG Foundation Trustee

Submissions should be made directly through the WMA Commission website. The selection panel will pick out a number of finalists to submit a full length proposal. Finalists will be interviewed by the panel in spring 2018.

Previous recipients of the WMA Commission include Chan Wai Kwong (“Poverty”) who held an exhibition at the Photocrafters, Lau Ching Ping (“Air”) who published the book “Thin As Air”, TRES Art Collective (“Waste”) released the book “Ubiquitous Trash–Hong Kong Edition” and held an exhibition at the Connecting Space and Puerta Roja in Hong Kong.

Application Details

This is a grant for experienced and professional photographers and visual artists. Potential applicants can reside and practice anywhere in the world. This grant is meant to enable further professional development and to support the creation of work that provides additional information and perspectives on the issue addressed. A successful applicant must have experience working independently and be resourceful in the development of his/her project.
Website for submission: http://commission.wma.hk

About the WMA Programme series

The WMA Programme series was established to balance the celebration of artistic talent with the fulfillment of a social purpose. Its non-profit programmes, including the WMA Masters, WMA Commission, WMA Open, WMA Film and WMA Student, have been encouraging dialogue among creators and the public through photography, essays, and education with selected annual themes that explore social issues in Hong Kong. WMA Masters, an annual photography competition, has explored the topics on “Poverty”, “Air”, “Waste”, “Identity” and “Mobility”. The theme for this year’s cycle is “Transition”.

For more information about WMA, please visit wma.hk

Opportunity for Artist: Buckley Memorial Public Art Commission

Opportunity for Artist: Buckley Memorial Public Art Commission
Deadline: 22 Spetember 2017
Application fee: none

 

Commission for the creation of a work of public art at The Buckley War Memorial site, North Wales.

Who: The commission is open internationally to both professional artists or groups of artists that have sufficient proven experience to manage the process of design, fabrication and installation of a work of public art.
When: Deadline for initial proposal - 22 September 2017

Fee: An inclusive fee of £500 is available to each short-listed artist as payment for a fully worked-up proposal. A further inclusive fee of £35,000 is available to the selected artist. 

Details:
To apply for this commission, we require a short proposal containing:
• An initial sketch or design
• An artist’s statement describing the theme / idea
• A description of the materials you are proposing to use
• A brief description of fabrication and installation methods
• An initial budget
• A CV and/or evidence of previous work
Artists should be minded to ensure the initial sketch or design along with the artist
statement describing the theme consist of no more than 2 sheets of A4 or 1 sheet of A3 in total.

Apply: See full brief for details- http://datrys.uk/buckley/

Download Buckley-War-Memorial-Artists-Brief-V4

Contact: Michael Powell | [email protected]
Commissioner : Flintshire County Council
Deadline: 22nd September 2017

 

Australia Gold Coast Gateways Public Art Commission

Australia Gold Coast Gateways Public Art Commission
Deadline: 23 December 2016
Application fee: none

Australia’s Gold Coast is searching for an artist to deliver iconic gateways that are visually bold, expressive and memorable.

The major public artworks will “bookend” the city with installation expected before the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, your artwork will be on the world’s stage as visitors and athletes arrive at Games time.

The design competition is open worldwide. The two gateways to the city are located in high traffic zones. At the northern boundary of the city on the M1 Pacific Motorway, the available site area is 750 metres long, 2 metres wide at the base with a maximum height and top width of 11 metres. The southern site is earmarked for a zone near Gold Coast Highway and an international airport.

The artworks will be highly visible and seen by:

• 155,000 daily commuters
• 12 million annual visitors
• 550,000 residents

An independent panel will select up to five finalists and invite them to further develop the designs. The panel, a cross section of industry and stakeholder representatives, will select the winning entry. Final installation is expected in November 2017.

Applications close 23 December 2016. Information: moregoldcoast.com.au/publicart

The Gateway Public Art Commission is co-funded by the Queensland Government and City of Gold Coast.