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THIS CALL HAS CLOSED. |
| Activated: 07/23/2024 Deadline: 08/30/2024 |
| Call Summary The Arts and Culture Department seeks qualifications from professional photographers and videographers for the development of a Pre-Qualified Roster. |
| Budget Description Multiple projects and events will need to be documented over a 3 year period. |
| Project Description Photographers and videographers selected for the Roster may be contracted to create digital assets that will be used for non-commercial internal and external publications. The Arts and Culture Department requires these services to capture and document new public artworks, temporary and performing art presentations, and a variety of arts and culture events. Photography and videography sessions will be scheduled on an as-needed basis. Photographers and videographers selected for this Roster will be eligible for several projects over the next three years. |
| Artwork Goals Photographer and Videographer Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): • Document live public events using photography and videography (action photos, candid photos, staged individual or group photos, drone footage, etc). Locations may be anywhere in Phoenix; • Document the interior and exterior of buildings during the day or night with photography or videography to capture public artworks (including terrazzo, murals, sculptures, bus shelters, architecture, landscape, panoramic views, etc); • Document public artworks that may be large or small in scale with photography or videography for Department publications, advertising and social media purposes; • Photograph or video two- and three-dimensional artwork from the City’s portable works collection; • Produce quality, high-resolution images designed in-camera; • Provide all lighting, sound, camera, and additional equipment that may be required; • Provide photofinishing, color correcting, and other post-production work; • Provide finished and edited products within city-approved timeframe; • Interact with City of Phoenix staff during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local Phoenix time, Monday through Friday) • Work independently and collaboratively with City staff outside of regular business hours. • Travel to locations within the Phoenix metropolitan area to capture and document art projects and events. |
| Artwork Location Description The Phoenix Metropolitan Area. |
| Site History The Arts and Culture Department was established in 1985 to champion and sustain the City's arts and culture community to make Phoenix a great place to live, work, and visit. |
| Eligibility This RFQu is open to any professional photographers or videographers who reside in Arizona with the demonstrated ability to meet the criteria (SEE SECTION V – EVALUATION & SELECTION in document), regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age or experience level. City of Phoenix employees and Phoenix Arts and Culture Commissioners and their immediate family members are excluded from participating in this project. |
| Application Requirements |
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Resume: 3 page(s) maximum Work examples: 10 Letter of Interest: 400 word maximum Think of this as a job application and your cover letter. Be as succinct as possible. Describe why you are interested in these opportunities and highlight any relevant experience. References: 3 |
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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. |
| Selection Information |
| Selection Process Applications must be submitted online via www.PublicArtist.org. Do not mail or email applications or original artwork. Applicants are strongly encouraged to retain a complete copy of their application for their records. 1. Letter of Interest (400-word limit) - Think of this as a job application and your cover letter. Be as succinct as possible. Describe why you are interested in these opportunities and highlight any relevant experience. 2. Resume or CV (3-page limit per team member) - Current professional resume or curriculum vitae (CV) including vendor’s name, address, email, and phone number. Teams must submit one resume/CV per team member merged into one PDF file. 3. Work Samples – Ten (10) digital images or videos of previously created work in a digital format. Do not put text on your images. We recommend using only one photograph or video per work sample. Collaging more than one image together may reduce the panelists’ ability to see your work clearly. Follow www.PublicArtist.org guidelines for sizing. 4. Professional References – Include three professional references who may be contacted during the selection process. |
| Selection Criteria A selection panel will be convened by the Phoenix Arts and Culture Department to review applications received and make recommendations. Responses to this RFQu should be concise, well organized and provide the requested information. Applications lacking the necessary information will not be considered. Submissions will be evaluated using the following criteria: Criteria Description Points 1. Demonstrated artistic quality of previously completed work samples. Images and videos submitted are of professional quality and show a clear understanding of photo and video documentation. - 50 2. Letter of Interest and Resume or CV demonstrate experience documenting artwork, public events, architecture, or other similar subjects. - 25 3. Experience in collaborating with individuals or organizations to execute deliverables. Letter of Interest and Resume or CV demonstrate experience collaborating with individual clients or organizations to complete assignments. - 25 |
| Timeline July 19, 2024 RFQu Released, Application Open August 23, 2024 Deadline for questions and inquiries 12:00 PM (PT) August 30, 2024 Application Deadline 5:00 PM (MST) September 2024 Review of submissions October 2024 Estimated date of first documentation session |
| Additional Resources |
| Call to Artists (PDF) |
| Contact Information | Romeo Rabusa 200 W. Washington St, 10th Floor Phoenix Arizona 85003 United States (602)534-8334 romeo.rabusa@phoenix.gov |
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