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Temporary Public Art – Trailhead Project
https://santaclaritaarts.com/

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Contact Email: ArtistCall@santa-clarita.com

Entry Deadline: 1/9/23
Application Closed
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 6
Video | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 3
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 6
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: National
State: California
Budget: $5000

The City is centrally located, just 30 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles.  Explore more than 9,000 acres of rolling open space and 100 miles of picturesque Santa Clarita trails and paseos designed for commuting and recreational use, including walking, riding, jogging, and skating.  The regional river trail serves as the backbone of the trail system in this Southern California city.  Together with connecting trails, you can access parks, entertainment, and shopping venues.  Spending quality time with family and friends is easy to do at one of our many parks, along our trails, and exploring our open space and nearby lakes.

CALL SUMMARY / DESIGN GUIDELINES:

·       There is no required theme for this opportunity however consideration of response to the landscape and site-specificity is encouraged.

·       Creativity and innovation of design are encouraged.

·       Sculpture must be an original design.

·       Sculpture must be suitable for viewing by all ages.

·       Sculpture may not be used for advertisement or to promote business, product, or viewpoint.

·       Designs must not include any breach of intellectual property, trademarks, brands, business names, corporate or organizational branding, or images of drugs.

·       Sculpture can be of any medium, but artists should consider structural and surface soundness and materials that can withstand outside and uncovered weather conditions as well as inherent resistance to theft, vandalism, and excessive maintenance and repair costs.  Artists will be required to outline in their proposal, the history with the material as well as the suggested maintenance schedule.

PROJECT GUIDELINES:

·       Sculpture must fit on the pre-determined concrete pad.  The pad measures 96” by 96” with a usable corner-to-corner space of 72” by 72”.  A horizontal base could use the maximum length of the base if its width is within the dimensions. Pads are either flush or are a few inches raised from the ground.

·       Sculptures should be no less than 6’ and no more than 15’ in height excluding the base.

·       Sculptures should weigh no more than 3,000 pounds.

·       Power for the sculpture itself is not available onsite.  If the sculpture requires power then it is suggested that it include a solar component.

·       Artwork must be constructed of durable materials that are able to withstand the harsh weather conditions of the desert (high winds and extreme temperatures).

·       A $5,000 honorarium will be provided for each selected artwork for a three-year period.  The City will collect a 25% commission on the artwork sold during that period.  A contract will be executed prior to installation.

·       Accepted artwork that differs significantly from artwork represented will be disqualified.

BUDGET:

A $5,000 honorarium will be provided for each selected artwork.  An additional $1,500 stipend will be provided to the artist to cover the required three-year insurance costs.  Artists will receive half of the honorarium and an additional insurance stipend once the contract has been completed. The second payment will occur after the project’s installation has been completed.  The honorarium will include:

·       Artist is responsible for delivery and pick-up of artwork per scheduled date.

·       The artist must provide a maintenance guide for proper care of the artwork.

·       Artist is responsible for all associated expenses related to design, fabrication, transportation, installation, and insurance cost.  See the Artist Responsibilities section below.

·       Artist is responsible for travel and hotel accommodations.

·       If a protective coating to address environmental or vandalism concerns is deemed necessary, this must be covered by the artist.

ARTIST RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering

·       The City requires installation drawings and instructions for each artwork from a California-licensed engineer to be submitted to the City for approval.  City staff will work with the artist to gather the required documentation.  The artist is required to provide this information in a timely manner and be available for questions or meetings with City staff and the Engineer.

·       Sculptures must comply with standard engineering practices and requirements.

·       Each artwork will be evaluated to require that it does not present a hazard to public safety and must conform to ADA standards.

Installation

·       All sculptures must be designed with tabs (anchorage) or other devices that can be utilized to easily secure the artwork to the concrete pads.  The concrete pads may not be altered in any way to accommodate the artwork, except for the anchorage locations.  These tabs or other devices must already be secured to the sculpture.

·       Sculpture must be installed in a manner with sufficient anchoring to prevent the sculpture from being removed, tipped, broken, or overturned due to wind or an earthquake.

·       Power for the sculpture itself is not available onsite.  If the sculpture requires power then it is suggested that it include a solar component.

Insurance

·       The selected artist will be required to include insurance coverage for the entire three-year period.  An additional $1,500 will be provided to the artist to cover the required three-year insurance costs.

ARTIST RESOURCES / SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY:

Links regarding the community and history of the Santa Clarita area:

Application Requirements

TO APPLY:

The required materials must be submitted electronically through CaFÉ (callforentry.com).

1.     Application Questions:

  • What interests you about this project/temporary art
  • Tell us about other similar projects.
  • What do you know about the SCV community?

2.     Resume or CV

3.     A maximum of one sculpture for consideration per artist

4.     Up to five (5) images of proposed artwork

5.     Up to five (5) examples of previous artwork

6.     Description of the sculpture must include: material(s), dimensions, previously shown location and dates (if applicable), and maintenance

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

  • Relationship with the natural environment and community
  • Visual impact
  • Interpretation and creativity
  • Composition and design
  • Craftsmanship
  • Clarity of project-specific intent, relevant professional experience, and artistic vision, as expressed in Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and Artistic Statement
  • Design criteria and eligibility guidelines met

Eligibility Criteria

Artists 18 years of age or older are invited to submit an individual or collaborative artist application.  Artist must have a US mailing address for payment to be mailed to and must fill out a W-9.

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