Category Archives: Artist Resources / Calls For Artists

Charlotte Street Foundation, a nationally leading, artist-supporting, non-profit organization located in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking applications from visual artists, performing artists, and writers interested in being considered for its Studio Residency Program. Applications are due MONDAY, May 11, 2015 to be considered for a year-long studio residency term beginning September 2015.

Entering its twelfth year, the Studio Residency Program provides free studio spaces, rehearsal spaces, artistic and professional development support, and public exposure for exceptional young, emerging and/or already accomplished artists, fostering creative production, artistic experimentation, collaboration, career development, and community building. Studios are located on upper level floors of office buildings in downtown Kansas City and are workspaces only; the program does not provide residential accommodations. The studios are not furnished and do not include access to specialized equipment.

As developments unfold with events in Baltimore, we will attempt to catalog efforts of visual artists, musicians and all creative artists of our city (along with various arts organizations) to respond to what is happening and provide opportunities for people to think on what is happening and find a voice. Please share any other upcoming events in the comments, and we’ll make sure to re-post, thank you.

Saturday (May 2nd)

Youth Resiliency Institute

BLACK YOUTH IN BALTIMORE ARE NOT THUGS! “Providing outlets for our youth is a responsibility of adults in order to protect our youth.” ~Fanon Hill

An answer to violence through the arts. Join us…………….

WHEN: Saturday, May 2, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Area 405, 405 E. Oliver St., Baltimore, MD 21202

The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts and the Baltimore Office of Sustainability welcome proposals from artists, communities, and farmers for the creation of temporary public art projects on and around pre-existing hoop houses within the Baltimore City limits. This program is in partnership with Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s Growing Green Initiative, a City-led effort to use sustainable, innovative, and cost-effective practices for stabilizing and holding land for redevelopment, and reusing vacant land to green neighborhoods, reduce stormwater runoff, grow food, and create community spaces.

The Hoop House Public Art Microgrants are designed to:

• Enhance the visual impact of existing hoop house structures
• Draw attention to affordable urban agriculture practices in Baltimore
• Serve as a springboard for dialogue between community residents hosting hoop houses in their neighborhoods and the urban farmers who harvest from them.

Winning proposals will be eligible for microgrants of up to $1,000.

Click here for the RFP

The Hyattsville Community Development Corporation is accepting artist proposals for an interactive, permanent public artwork for the entrance gateway to the new Safeway development at University Town Center (UTC). Installation is to be complete by October 15, 2015. The sculpture will be sited east of America Boulevard, located in the outdoor pedestrian plaza / seating area beside the new “Lifestyle” Safeway, in clear view of entering and departing vehicular traffic and pedestrians. Artwork should be of an interactive nature; to enhance the pedestrian experience.

Thematically compatible pre-existing work will be considered, but original work, derived to be thematically consistent with the Call is preferred, and site-specific sculptures are encouraged.

Eligibility: Individual artists or artist teams from the greater metropolitan area or within 250 miles are eligible to respond. Locally established or emerging sculptors, woodworkers, metal-workers, and artists of any durable media are most welcomed. Prince George’s County-based artists are strongly encouraged to submit their work for consideration.

hycdc.org/index.php/the-arts/public-art/university-town-center#.VTe1V9JVhHy

Call to Artists: A Request for Qualifications

Tampa Riverwalk – Doyle Carlton Segment

 Two Site Opportunities

Project Budgets of $100,000 and $200,000

 Application Deadline (postmarked or hand-delivered) Friday, June 5th , 2015

The City of Tampa Florida is seeking two public art projects for the final segment of the Tampa Riverwalk located in downtown Tampa. There are two significant sites designated for Public Art within this section of the Tampa Riverwalk, both are directly adjacent to the Hillsborough River. Site 1 is under the Laurel Street Bridge; Site 2 is under Interstate I-275. Both sites work within and incorporate some existing infrastructure. A wide variety of user groups traverse these spaces including, but not limited to students, residents, visitors, office workers, fitness seekers of all abilities such as walkers, runners, cyclists, etc. There is also significant water traffic including team rowing and recreational boating. The area is diverse in every way.

Download Full RFQ for Doyle Carlton Segment

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Call to Artists: A Request for Qualifications

 Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park

1001 N. Boulevard, Tampa Florida

 Multiple Site Opportunities

Project Budgets Range from $200,000 — $400,000

 Application Deadline (postmarked or hand-delivered) Friday, May 15th , 2015

The City of Tampa Florida is seeking bold, innovative and engaging public art projects for its largest event park in downtown Tampa. Sites and functions for artwork may include but not be limited to entrance gateways, arrival plaza, history/commemorative, and an engagement with environmental systems or the river’s edge.

Download full RFQ for Julian B. Lane

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http://jobbank.artsusa.org/jobs/7032558/program-manager-public-art

PROGRAM MANAGER, PUBLIC ART

(CONTRACTUAL)

SALARY RANGE:  $44,017 – $70,265

 

STATE OF MARYLAND

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

DIVISION OF TOURISM, FILM AND THE ARTS

MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL

The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Program Manager within its Division of Tourism, Film and the Arts, Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC).  This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the State’s Public Art Program and the operations of the Maryland Commission on Public Art.  MSAC and the Maryland Commission on Public Art are responsible for managing the administrative aspects related to the selection and placement of artwork in state facilities.  Incumbent works with the Department of Budget Management (DBM) and other state government representatives to develop calls for artists/qualifications that lead to the selection of public art to be included in capital projects.  Duties include the development of policy and procedures related to the acquisition and placement of public art work; managing projects from the initial point of contact to the final installation of the project; creating and implementing processes for commissions of public art; administering Memorandum of Understanding and/or contracts; serving as the liaison between the Arts Council, Commission, artists, clients, architects, contractors and other regulatory officials; conducting outreach; providing technical assistance; and developing and maintaining a collection management system.

Candidates must possess strong written, oral communications, and interpersonal skills to work with high level public and private sector officials.  The ability to handle multiple, concurrent and high priority tasks is required.  Candidates must be knowledgeable of the contemporary trends, practices and strategic approaches related to public art.  Experience organizing and managing site-specific projects and working closely with artists, fabricators and/or contractors is essential.  Experience with Microsoft Word, Google Mail, Excel and Access and/or other relevant software is required.

Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in visual arts, art history, architecture, urban design or other related field from a four year college or university and a minimum of four years experience in administrative staff or professional work, two of which must have been with a public art program.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

It is highly preferred that you apply online at http://business.maryland.gov  Go to the bottom of the page and under ABOUT, click ABOUT DBED then click on Work at DBED. If you are unable to apply online, please submit a resume to:

 

DBED Office of Human Resources

ATTN:  Program Manager, Public Art

World Trade Center- 401 East Pratt Street- 10^th Floor

Baltimore, Maryland  21202

No Later Than:   Wednesday, April 29, 2015

 

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