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THIS CALL HAS CLOSED. |
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| Budget: $3,000 | ||||||||||||
| Activated: 11/04/2021 Deadline: 01/17/2022 |
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| Call Summary Roswell Arts Fund and the City of Roswell, Georgia invites artists to submit proposals of existing and new outdoor art works for consideration for ArtAround Roswell 2022, a Sculpture Tour; a temporary, monumental sculptural art installation to be installed at various outdoor sites in the City of Roswell, Georgia. Proposals selected through this call will be considered for exhibition during an 11-month tour from May 2022 - April 2023. ArtAround Roswell 2022 showcases diverse and varied sculptural works, bringing joy, and improving quality of life to Roswell’s public spaces. This year, the theme for consideration for exhibition is about TRADITION. The theme is to evoke what made us who we are and what we celebrate as a community. Artists are encouraged to tap into cultural, familial, artistic, and social traditions in the creation artistic works. Some example questions to consider: • What are some favorite traditions of Roswell? • What has made art great? • What do we look forward to being and doing in 2022? • What are our roots? • What makes us who we are? • What can we leave behind? • What should we carry forward? Sculptures will be selected and installed throughout the city, including within existing parks and historical downtown Roswell. Sites may be publicly or privately owned. Existing sites and sculptures can be viewed at www.roswellartsfund.org. This invitation is extended to all qualified artists with no entry fee. Roswell Arts Fund seeks to have a diverse and inclusive selection pool that represents the diversity and vibrancy of the Roswell communities. Artists will receive a $3,000 stipend for the loan of their work, paid in two installments ($1,500 upon execution of contract, and $1,500 when the artwork is deinstalled). All sculptures are available for purchase to the public unless otherwise stated but must remain installed for the entirety of the exhibition and tour. ArtAround Roswell is a collaboration between the Roswell Arts Fund and the City of Roswell. The sculptures are hosted by the City of Roswell, Department of Recreation and Parks and Private business owners. |
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| Budget Description This invitation is extended to all qualified artists with no entry fee. Roswell Arts Fund seeks to have a diverse and inclusive selection pool that represents the diversity and vibrancy of the Roswell communities. Artists will receive a $3000 stipend for the loan of their work, paid in two installments ($1500 upon execution of contract, and $1500 when the artwork is deinstalled). |
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| Project Description ArtAround Roswell 2022 showcases diverse and varied sculptural works, bringing joy, and improving quality of life to Roswell’s public spaces. This year, the theme for consideration for exhibition is about TRADITION. The theme is to evoke what made us who we are and what we celebrate as a community. Artists are encouraged to tap into cultural, familial, artistic, and social traditions in the creation artistic works. Some example questions to consider: • What are some favorite traditions of Roswell? • What has made art great? • What do we look forward to being and doing in 2022? • What are our roots? • What makes us who we are? • What can we leave behind? • What should we carry forward? Sculptures will be selected and installed throughout the city, including within existing parks and historical downtown Roswell. Sites may be publicly or privately owned. Existing sites and sculptures can be viewed at www.roswellartsfund.org. All sculptures are for sale to the public unless otherwise stated but must remain installed for the entirety of the eleven months of the exhibition and tour. ArtAround Roswell is a collaboration between the Roswell Arts Fund and the City of Roswell. The sculptures are hosted by the City of Roswell, Department of Recreation and Parks and Private business owners. |
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| Artwork Goals ArtAround Roswell 2022 showcases diverse and varied sculptural works, bringing joy, and improving quality of life to Roswell’s public spaces. This year, the theme for consideration for exhibition is about TRADITION. The theme is to evoke what made us who we are and what we celebrate as a community. Artists are encouraged to tap into cultural, familial, artistic, and social traditions in the creation artistic works. Some example questions to consider: • What are some favorite traditions of Roswell? • What has made art great? • What do we look forward to being and doing in 2022? • What are our roots? • What makes us who we are? • What can we leave behind? • What should we carry forward? Additional project goals include: • Enhance the aesthetic appeal, interest, and experience of residents and visitors. • Bring the arts throughout the city and advance the discussion on the role Public Art can play in shaping public/private developments and quality of life. • Showcase new and returning artist works, raising the quality of art experienced year to year. |
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| Artwork Location Description • Sites are located throughout the city of Roswell. Some sites do have cement pads, though these are not guaranteed or required. These existing pads are 4’x4’x6” in size. All exhibition space is outdoors and accessible to the public. Artwork should be appropriate for all ages. • Images of current sculptures and sites are available at www.roswellartsfund.org |
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| Site History Roswell’s vision - A premier riverside community, connecting strong neighborhoods and the entrepreneurial spirit. Roswell is a successful city that blends its history with its future, and urbanism with its environmental resources. Roswell is home to a wealth of artists, performance venues, nonprofit organizations, galleries, and historic homes. In addition, Roswell has become a robust dining destination, boasts a AAA Bond rating, enjoys a unique proximity to the Chattahoochee River and has 22 parks with more than 1000 acres of active and passive parkland facilities. Visit http://www.visitroswellga.com/ for more information |
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| Eligibility Artist and Artwork Eligibility: • This call is open to all artists and artist teams. Applicants must be 18 or older. • Artwork must be an original, one-of-a-kind artwork. • Please specify special equipment and installation requirements. 4’x4’ cement pads are available for anchoring. • Artwork must be fabricated and finished in a manner that presents no danger to the public. This includes hazardous chemicals or treatments, surfaces that are rough or sharp, or any loose components susceptible to failure. The works must be able to be “maintenance free” for the duration of the exhibition. • All exhibition space is outdoors and accessible to the public. Artwork should be appropriate for all ages. • The selected artist(s) will be required to carry general liability insurance for the installation and for the length of the exhibition. Proof of insurance is required at the time of contracting. |
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Resume: 2 page(s) maximum Work examples: 1 - 3 Artist Statement: 500 word maximum Letter of Interest: 500 word maximum In 500 words max., outline the artist’s interest in participating in ArtAround Roswell 2021. Tell us about the artist, the artwork, and why the artist believes their submission represents the theme of TRADITION. References: 2 |
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Artists are allowed to apply in teams.
Artists applying as a team must split the allotted number of work examples between themselves. |
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| Selection Process This panel is comprised of diverse Roswell stakeholders including business, civic and community leaders as well as art professionals. The Public Art Selection Panel will seek to choose a well-balanced and diverse exhibition of sculptures with a variety of styles, types, and sizes. Finalists and up to three alternates will be selected. After the submission deadline members of the Roswell Arts Fund will prescreen the applications for the Selection Panel to ensure completeness and eligibility to identify a list of qualified candidates with appropriate experience for this project. The Public Art Selection Panel reserves the right to solicit additional submissions publicly or directly to individual artists should the panel decide by majority that there are insufficient submissions for consideration. |
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| Selection Criteria CONCEPT • Is the sculpture original? • How does the work reflect the theme of tradition? ARTISTIC MERIT • Does the project demonstrate high artistic merit? • Is it artistically engaging and stimulating? Will it be appreciated by the public? • Do the other examples of work submitted support the artistic merit/quality/fabrication of the proposed sculpture? FEASIBILITY • Does the artist have the experience to execute the proposal? • Would the piece negatively impact the public’s health & safety in any way? (e.g. no sharp edges or elements which might present a possible danger to the public) • Will the structural and artistic integrity be maintained for the duration of the exhibition or the intended duration of the proposal? |
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| Timeline November 3, 2021 Launch and Distribute RFP January 17, 2022 Submissions close; applications due February 04, 2022 Artist notification and confirmation of interest and participation. March - April 2022 Artists and installers connect to discuss installation specifics, set a date and time for installation during April-May 2022 Deinstall Previous years’ works and repair/renew bases First two weeks May 2022 Final Installation by Mid May May 2022 Tour Opening & Ribbon Cutting End of February 2023 Art works deinstalled and returned to artists and/or buyers. Artist present at deinstallation. |
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| Additional Resources | ||||||||||||
| https://roswellartsfund.org/initiatives/art-around-roswell/current-sculptures/ | ||||||||||||
| Download ArtAround Sculpture Tour 2022 RFP (PDF) | ||||||||||||
| Contact Information | ||||||||||||
| Elan Buchen Public Art Manager PO Box 768136 Roswell GA 30076 United States elan@roswellartsfund.org 912-224-1352 |
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| Submission Instructions | ||||||||||||
| Mailing Address ATTN - Public Art Manager P.O. Box 76813, Roswell GA 30076 |
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| Mailing Submission Instructions Hard copy, mailed submissions must be on 8.5 x 11 paper |
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| Email Address elan@roswellartsfund.org |
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| Emailing Submission Instructions None found. |
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