City Of Dublin Seeks Artists For 4oth Anniversary Art Display

Dublin CA

11 January, 2022

11:04 AM

Description

Press release from the City of Dublin Parks & Community Services: Jan. 11, 2022 The City of Dublin invites qualified professional artists or student artists working under the supervision of a professional artist to submit designs/qualifications for a unique temporary art project. Temporary art displays are a great way to bring public art to City parks, streets, and facilities, define neighborhoods, and bring culture to the community. BACKGROUND In 2022, the City of Dublin will be celebrating its 40th anniversary of incorporation. To help commemorate this milestone the City is seeking a rotating temporary art lawn display for exhibition throughout the year. This project is specifically seeking an artist(s) to complete lawn display(s) that could be shown in highly visible areas around the City, including the front lawn at Dublin Civic Center. Other locations throughout the City will be considered based on the proposals received. Artists are encouraged to be as creative as possible when approaching this project. The proposed lawn display should be inviting and encourage patron engagement. Site-specific proposals, as well as general proposals that the City may display at its sole discretion, are acceptable. The City has budgeted $20,000, with a max stipend of $5,000 per display, for this project. Exceptions may be considered dependent on Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission recommendation and City Council approval. The City may choose to select a single artist to complete multiple displays, select multiple artists each creating a single display, or any combination thereof. The City may also choose to set timeframes for the artwork to be displayed and rotate the art of multiple artists and between locations. This decision will be based on the variety and scale of responses received. PROJECT TIMELINE: December 15, 2021 Call for Artists Issued. January 31, 2022 Proposals due no later than 4:00pm. February 2022 Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission proposal review. (Tentative) March 2022 City Council approval of art proposals. (Tentative) March 2022 Agreement(s) executed & artists begin March - May Artwork creation June – July 2022 Artwork Unveiling DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS: The theme for this project is the "40th Anniversary of Dublin's Incorporation." This theme should be reflected in the artwork. • Displays that are illuminated in the evening are highly encouraged but not required. • Projects involving the community during design/creation are encouraged but not required. • Displays are temporary and may be moved from one City location to another. • The artwork will be displayed outdoors for a period of 30-180 days and should be designed to withstand this outdoor display period and inclement weather. • Artwork must be suitable for all ages and in keeping with community values. • Artwork must be an original design and the artwork of the applicant. Artwork created under this program is considered temporary artwork and property of the City of Dublin. As such, the City retains the right and sole discretion to remove, modify, sale or replace the artwork. ART SELECTION PROCESS: Staff will review applications for completeness. The Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission will review designs then make a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will review recommended design(s) and approve an artist(s). Selected artist(s) will be asked to sign an Art Agreement, including standard Liability Waiver and Release. In the case of underage artists, the City will sign the Agreement with the Supervising Professional Artist or Art Teacher. Underage artists and underage painting assistants will be required to have a parent sign the Liability Waiver and Release. ART INSTALLATION PROCESS: If selected, City Staff will coordinate with artists to select a mutually agreeable time to deliver, install, and display the artwork. Artists are also responsible for purchasing their own materials and other supplies needed to complete the project. Upon completion of the project, City Staff will meet with the artist to inspect/approve the artwork before it is accepted by the City. This press release was produced by the City of Dublin Parks & Community Services. The views expressed here are the author's own.