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Call to Artists -Seattle WA

Shasta — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:13:20 +0000

Seattle seeks artist for Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop artwork
Selected artist to create new media work for urban trail

SEATTLE- Seattle’s Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), seeks an artist or artist team to create a new media artwork for the Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop.

Named for a Duwamish chief, the six-mile loop links more than 35 pocket parks and waterways around Lake Union. The multi-use trail connects diverse neighborhoods and passes through a variety of urban spaces, including residential areas, industrial areas and a working waterfront with historical maritime uses.

The selected artist or artist team will create a new media project drawing on the history and/or context of the site. Possible media include podcast- or cell-phone based audio work, audio and/or video tours using mobile media and GPS, and walking tours or interactive events using the Web.

The call is open to professional artists living in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California or British Columbia. The $18,000 budget includes design, fabrication and installation costs. The application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010. A link to the online application and guidelines is available at www.seattle.gov/arts<http://www.seattle.gov/arts>.

Once a thickly wooded place inhabited by the Duwamish Tribe, Lake Union is the geographic heart of urban Seattle and the historic home of lumber mills, boat-building and Bill Boeing’s first airplane. More information about the loop is available at www.seattle.gov/parks/LakeUnionLoop/<http://www.seattle.gov/parks/LakeUnionLoop/>.

The selected artist will develop the artwork in collaboration with representatives from the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs, SDOT and Parks. For more information, contact Marcia Iwasaki at (206) 233- 3946 or marcia.iwasaki@seattle.govmarcia.iwasaki@seattle.gov>.

The Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs promotes the value of arts and culture in communities throughout Seattle. The 16-member Seattle Arts Commission, citizen volunteers appointed by the mayor and City Council, supports the city agency.

Call to Artists -UT Public Art Program

Shasta — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:16:51 +0000

Call for artist’s letter of interest and qualifications for the creation of public artwork for University of Utah, Annette Poulson Cumming College of Nursing.

The artist(s) will help them create integrated art for this newly remodeled facility that will respond to the context of the student and faculty.

This is a place of teaching and learning the art and science of human caring. A place where the individual learns about caring for humanity and contributing to quality of life of the community.

The budget for this project is $77,000 and the deadline is October 15, 2009.

For more information contact Fletcher Booth at fbooth@utah.gov or 801-533-358.

Call to Artists -WA, OR, ID

Shasta — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:53:55 +0000

Visual artists in Washington, Oregon and Idaho are eligible for The Betty Bowen Award. One artist will be awarded an unrestricted cash prize up to $15,000 and an opportunity to display their work at the Seattle Art Museum this year.

The application deadline is 11:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on August 1, 2009.

Visit http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/bettybowen/ for more information.

Call to Artists -Public Art Opportunity Helena MT

Shasta — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:14:54 +0000

The Helena Public Art Committee (HPAC) seeks to commission site-specific artwork for the City of Helena, Montana to be located in a traffic circle in the intersection of Sanders Street and Butte Avenue. The circle has an approximate diameter of 17 feet to install public art, which may include landscaping, during spring or summer of 2010. There are no sight distance or height restrictions for the art or landscaping. The total project budget for the artist and materials is $15,000. The artist selected for the proposal must provide proof of liability insurance and workers compensation compliance. Proposals must be submitted by 5:00 PM, November 30, 2009.

The competition is open to artists, architects and designers who live and work in Montana. Teams are eligible to apply. The full RFP is available at www.helenapublicarts.com. All questions regarding this RFP and submissions are to be directed to:

HPAC Artwork, c/o City of Helena Planning Division, Attn: Kathy Macefield, 316 N Park Avenue, Helena, MT 59623, Phone: (406) 447-8491, Email: kmacefield@ci.helena.mt.us.