Trompe L'oeil Art Advocacy Bus Wrap Design—RFQ

Deadline:  Wednesday, December 14, 2022 (mid-night MT)

Design Stipend: $300

Design Budget: $1,200

Project Description

Create a wrap design for Central Florida Arts Advocates going to Tallahassee for Arts Advocacy Days beginning on March 21, 2023. The selected artist will receive $1,200. The bus will remain in circulation in Central Florida for approximately six months.

Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs in partnership with GoPegasus and United Arts of Central Florida seek one or more artists or artist team(s) to develop an artwork design to be used to wrap a luxury coach bus with a trompe l'oeil design that will encourage people to take photos (see examples).

Artwork must be submitted in a digital media format and should be representative of the thriving arts and culture scene in Central Florida. Artwork must be “instagrammable” using a trompe l'oeil effect giving greater depth to the work. The completed artwork will serve as background that would entice people to take photos and selfies. This artwork can contain words, but does not need to include a logo.

Background

Orange County is a rapidly growing metropolitan area of several million residents, and over seventy-million visitors that contains the City of Orlando and a dozen other municipalities.  We are a minority majority community with over 160 languages spoken in the public schools.  A recent study indicates that by 2030 Orlando may be the most diverse major metro area in the world. The county values innovation, collaboration and inclusion.

Wrap Dimensions (link)

Budget

$1,200 has been approved for artwork design.  The selected artist(s) or team(s) will be awarded a comprehensive contract (or contracts). 

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to professional or student artists working in any appropriate media. 

Selection Process

A selection panel consisting of the stakeholders and art professionals will review artists’ qualifications.  Several artists will be selected to provide proposals and will be paid a stipend of $300 each for their proposal.  Final artist(s) selection will take place after review of the proposals.  The Arts & Cultural Affairs Director serves as the non-voting Chair of the Selection panel.

The Public Artist Selection Panel and Orange County reserves the right to reject any or all applications, proposals, applicants or projects, and to modify or terminate the application process or the selection process for any reason and without prior notice.

Selection Criteria

Artists will be evaluated on artistic excellence as evidenced by submitted materials; professional experience; compatibility with the county and this particular community.

Application Requirements

• Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs uses the CaFÉ online service for its public art selection process. The full application can be found at www.callforentry.org. There is no charge for artists to register with CaFÉ.
• Professional resume (teams must submit resumes for each member).
• A minimum of one (1) image is required, and the maximum is 6 images of your trompe l'oeil designs. Images of finished works or conceptual drawings can be submitted.
• Selected artists must complete W-9 Vendor Registration Form and will receive payments by check.

Timeline:

• Call Release:  Wednesday, November 2, 2022
• Applications Due:  Wednesday, December 14, 2022 (mid-night MT)
• Finalists Notification:  Friday, January 6, 2022
• Proposals Due:  Monday, February 6, 2023
• Notification of Acceptance:  Friday, February 10, 2023
• Wrap Installation:  February & March 2023
• Arts Advocacy Days begin:  March 21, 2023

Contact

For further information contact Dawn R. Knight, Public Art Coordinator, Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs. Dawn.Knight@ocfl.net, 407-836-5540.

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About Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Office

The mission of Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Office is to elevate Central Florida's arts and culture to that befitting a diverse, world-class community.

About GoPegasus

Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, GoPegasus is a premier travel and transportation planning leader, setting the gold standard for quality and service for 28 years. Since 1994, GoPegasus has delivered the highest level of safe, clean and reliable transportation services in its hometown and throughout the Sunshine State to domestic and global group planning professionals. GoPegasus also serves as a DMC (Destination Management Company). GoPegasus’ innovative “Art on Wheels” program – matching industry-leading organizations with professional artists to create moving murals – extends the company’s commitment to community, clients, excellence and innovation. For more information, visit GoPegasus.com. Follow the company on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. #gopegasus #artonwheelsflorida

About the United Arts of Central Florida

United Arts of Central Florida is the local arts agency uniting the community and fueling the arts. With the help of individual donors, corporations, foundations and public funding, United Arts inspires creativity, builds community and strengthens the economy in Central Florida. United Arts is proud to facilitate arts education programs for all ages and provide critical funding and comprehensive marketing for local art, science, and history organizations and individual artists. Leading the second largest collaborative fundraising campaign in the country and uniting over 30 of the region’s cornerstone arts and cultural organizations, United Arts is dedicated to ensuring the arts are for all. For more information, visit http://www.UnitedArts.cc or call 407.628.0333.

About Orange County Government

Orange County Government strives to serve its residents and guests with integrity, honesty, fairness and professionalism. Located in Central Florida, Orange County includes 13 municipalities and is home to world-famous theme parks, one of the nation’s largest convention centers and a thriving life science research park. Seven elected members make up the Board of County Commissioners, including the Mayor, who is elected countywide. For more information, please visit www.OCFL.net or go to Orange County Government’s social media channels.

Application Requirements

Application Requirements

• Professional resume (teams must submit resumes for each member).
• A minimum of one (1) image is required, and the maximum is 6 images of your trompe l'oeil designs. Images of finished works or conceptual drawings can be submitted.
• Selected artists must complete W-9 Vendor Registration Form and will receive payments by check.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to professional or student artists working in any appropriate media. 

Selection Criteria

Artists will be evaluated on artistic excellence as evidenced by submitted materials; professional experience; compatibility with the county and this particular community.