PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY – CANADA
 | Deadline: September 13, 2010
This is an international competition open to professional artists.
An administration hall in Canada invites professional artists to submit expressions of interest for a permanent, contemporary artwork using elements of water and light. This is a national and international competition for a major artwork to mark the designation of the town as the Cultural Capital of Canada for 2010, a program of the Government of Canada.
The artwork will be located along the inside face of a lowered Street exit ramp
The width of the artwork should be large enough to achieve the parameters above without exceeding the length of the exit ramp wall. No maximum height is specified, however all artwork structures, sound and water elements must be regulated to prevent overspray onto the vehicle ramp and accessible pedestrian routes.
The artwork should act as:
- a dynamic semi-transparent visual screen using light and water
- a distinct and active element during every season
- a focal point
- an intriguing linear element visible to pedestrians
- an active and interesting visual element for passing vehicles that is not overbearing, dangerous or distracting to the driver
- an acoustic buffer from traffic noise
The following elements will serve as the foundation for the artwork. They are being constructed as part of Phase One of the park development and consist of:
- concrete water basin (interior dimension 15.5 m X 1.5 m)
- concrete foundations
- drains, connections and overflow stand pipes
- mechanical and electrical rough in sleeves
- vehicle ramp wall guardrail
Materials
The artwork should be constructed of materials that are:
- exterior grade and sensitive to weathering
- durable and appropriate to the town’s climate extremes
- as vandal proof as possible
- locally manufactured or renewable wherever possible
Structural Requirements
All framing, armatures or structures of the proposed artwork must be designed in conjunction with a professional engineer licensed to practice in the region. Final shop drawings for artwork fabrication must bear the professional seal of the engineer.
Mechanical Requirements:
The artwork must include all mechanical and electrical equipment necessary for the proper function of the water and light feature proposed. A professional mechanical engineer licensed to practice in the region must be included in the design of the artwork; final shop drawings for the mechanical equipment must bear the professional seal of the engineer.
Prizes: $575,000 (CDN) is the total amount available for all expenses related to this Public Art project.
An artwork proposal is not requested at the first phase of the selection’s process. Applications will be reviewed on the basis of artistic excellence and other professional qualification criteria. The selection committee will recommend a short-list of artists who will be invited to visit the site and develop an artwork proposal consisting of drawings, documents outlining a timeline and budget, and a maquette (artists may choose to construct either a physical or digital model). An honorarium of $5,000 for proposal development, plus any travel arrangements necessary for one site visit, will be extended to the finalists. Short-listed artists will have approximately three months to complete the proposal and will then be invited to present the proposal to the selection committee. For detailed information on how to participate ( required documentation and contact address), Enter in Competitions Details |
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