Request for Proposals: Beacon Hill Pump House Mural Project

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1 Request for Proposals: This is an open call to Canada-based artists issued by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, for a temporary public mural project in Fort McMurray. This project is part of a Graffiti Abatement Mural Project. Budget: $22, Opportunity: Mural Project (non-permanent) Deadline for Submissions: 4:30 pm on Monday March 31, 2014 Installation: June 2014 Duration: June 2014 For more information, contact Alanna Bottrell at the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo: phone (780) or Alanna.Bottrell@woodbuffalo.ab.ca 1

2 Artwork Opportunity An opportunity exists for an artist to design and complete a mural as part of a graffiti abatement program. The artist will be expected to give a community lecture and workshop. As part of the lecture, the artist will be expected to address the difference between sanctioned graffiti and vandalism. This is an exterior public art commission, with a total budget of $22, CAD (inclusive). A full package containing renderings, art location details and project description will be made available to the successful applicant upon notification. Schedule Date March 31, 2014 April 16, 2014 June 2014 (Specific date to be determined) June 2014 (Specific date to be determined) Artist submissions due Artist commission assigned Community lecture and workshop Artwork production and installation Artwork Location This is an exterior transitory (non-permanent) public art commission, which shall be completed at the designated location. Photos are provided to illustrate the site location. The artwork location is suitable for a two-dimensional integrated mural. The artwork proposal should reflect relevance to graffiti abatement and related contemporary art practices. The Beacon Hill Pump House is located in a densely populated suburban area. In the immediate vicinity of the pump house, there is a hockey arena, a church, a community park, and two elementary schools. Mural section is 800 sq ft. (16 8 high x 47 6 across). Viewing the photo, above, the brick is divided into 5 rows. The mural section area will cover the first three rows, from the ground up (leaving the top two rows exposed). Please keep in mind that the grate and light will remain part of the building, and should be factored into the design. Please see photos below for reference. 2

3 The brick is porous and bumpy in some sections (the darker brick is bumpy, and the lighter coloured brick is smooth). Please see the photos below for reference. 3

4 Medium The medium is exterior water based paint with the final approval by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo s Community Strategies staff. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo advises using materials that do not pose a risk to the safety and security of the public. Artwork Design Parameters The artwork must adhere to the following design parameters: Ensure artwork does not pose a risk of injury to the public (example: sharp points, slip hazards, etc.); Artwork must be vandal resistant and must include a protective graffiti-repellant coating Artwork must not interfere with the operation and serviceability of buildings Project Conditions Original Work: The artist must guarantee that the artwork is original and does not violate the copyright of any other person. Contract: The artist(s) will enter into a contract with the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Copyright: The artist(s) must be prepared to assign License to Copyright for the exhibition of the artwork to Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. Reproduction rights may be negotiated. The artist may retain the right to be identified as the creator of the artwork. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo will not alter the artwork for purposes of maintenance, conservation, etc. without prior consultation with the artist. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo reserves the right to move or de-accession the artwork if necessary and will make every effort to notify the artist. Maintenance: The artwork is transitory (non-permanent) and will be maintained by Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. 4

5 Selection Process: The artist will be chosen through a one-stage selection process, based on qualifications. Competition Entry Requirements: Please do not bind, staple applications, or use plastic cover sheets. Artists must submit the following in order to qualify for consideration in the competition: 1. ENTRY FORM: Complete and signed with contact information; 2. PROPOSAL PACKAGE: One full written description of the proposed artwork (including detailed artist s concept, size, materials and timeline) 500 words or less. 3. PROJECT IMAGES: Preliminary two-dimensional colour drawings or renderings of the proposed artwork submitted on 8 ½ by 11 paper suitable for photocopying; 4. BUDGET FORM: Budget for the proposed artwork not to exceed the maximum, all inclusive total of $22, CAD (including but not limited to: transportation, artist s fee, studio fees, materials, GST); 5. BIOGRAPHY: One summary of the artist s background in 200 words or less. 6. CURRICULUM VITAE: Detailing professional experience as an artist and other relevant information; 7. VISUAL DOCUMENTATION: Of previous public artworks or artworks which best illustrate a related body of artwork to the proposal. Include a maximum of 10 images (preferably jpeg, pdf or tiff format; minimum 150 dpi for approximately 6 x 9 images) on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM; 8. DOCUMENTATION LIST: All support materials and visual documentation must be clearly listed on a separate sheet and include details of photo credit, date, size, medium, etc; 9. RETURN POSTAGE: Must be enclosed if the artist does not want their application retained. Deadline for Applications: Complete submissions must be received in office no later than 4:30 pm on March 31, Please note that applications will not be accepted by fax or . Submissions must be delivered to: Attention: Alanna Bottrell 9909 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, Alberta 5

6 Name Address: City/Province: Postal Code/Country: Phone (home): Phone (work): Address: Website (if applicable): Please retain my application. (Check one.) YES NO I, (PRINT NAME) hereby make a Submission for the and am in agreement with the Terms of Competition as outlined in the Information Package. Applicant Signature Date Enclosures: Please do not bind, staple applications, or use plastic cover sheets. 1. ENTRY FORM 2. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED ART WORK 3. PROJECT IMAGES 4. BUDGET FORM 5. BIOGRAPHY 6. CURRICULUM VITAE 7. VISUAL DOCUMENTATION (CD-ROM or DVD-ROM) 8. VISUAL DOCUMENTATION LIST 9. RETURN POSTAGE (Only if application not to be retained by the Municipality) Deliver To: c/o Alanna Bottrell The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo 9909 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, Alberta Canada T9H 2K4 Deadline: Received in office no later than 4:30 pm March 31, The information on this application is being collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the FOIP Act and will be used by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to determine eligibility for. The aggregate data may be used for program planning and evaluation. All information collected by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo is protected by the provisions of the FOIP Act. You may direct questions about the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information by this project to the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo at