Business for the Arts of Broward (BFA) is creating a roster of pre-qualified artists and is inviting South Florida artists to submit qualifications to be considered. for our Art Curation program. The purpose of the program is to match art with clients who want to buy art for their office spaces, and/or curate temporary art exhibits at participating businesses. By applying to be considered for the program, artists’ artwork will be reviewed for projects in the following temporary and long-term art categories: 2-D Framed or Canvas, Sculpture, Fiber, Ceramic/Mosaic and Environmental Installations. Deadline: 8-15-23

How to Submit Your Qualifications for the Artist Roster

You will be asked to submit the following items when you click the Apply button:

1. Select one art medium category: 2-D Framed or Canvas, Sculpture, Fiber, Ceramic/Mosaic and Environmental Installations. If you wish to submit an additional application for another medium category, you may submit up to three applications, but must submit each category separately.
2. Copy and paste a brief artist/artist team statement and or bio no more than 2,000 characters.
3. Upload a resume or CV with contact info no more than 2 pages.
4. Upload a list that corresponds with the work samples submitted. It must describe the work samples, including dimensions, title, and individual artwork prices. Please include a 25% commission to BFA in your pricing.
5. Upload images, video of completed work samples. A minimum of 8 -15 digital images of completed artwork is required for all art categories. A maximum of 3 videos may be submitted if video can best depict the sample artwork.

Deadline/Notifications

This is an ongoing program. Submissions will be accepted until midnight 8-15-23. We encourage artists/artist teams to submit to the roster.

Artists will be notified only if their work has been added to the roster. 

*BFA retains 25% commission on any commissions or sales. This does not guarantee placement, sales or commissions with clients. Your work will be shared with clients at BFA's sole discretion. Clients are encouraged to choose artists according to their needs and tastes.

Contact

Lori Pratico, Programs Assistant, BFA lpratico@bfabroward.org

Questions about the Request for Qualifications may be submitted by email to Lori Pratico at lpratico@bfabroward.org

Selection Process

BFA will review submissions based on the following criteria:

1. All applicants must be South Florida residents and at least 18 years of age.
2. Completed application.
3. A cohesive body of work.
4. Artist experience and qualifications relevant to the scale of the project.
5. Artistic merit, high quality and unique design.
6. Compatibility with the site, e.g. function of site, size and materials.
7. Compliance with all safety requirements.
8. All work is ready to install.
9. Other criteria that BFA deems necessary.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

Accepted artist’s applications are kept on file and their artwork is matched with the client’s preferences/tastes.

When a client shows preference to a specific artist, BFA will contact the artist to discuss what work they have available, and go from there to schedule an exhibit, commission, or sale.

*BFA retains 25% commission on any commissions or sales.

Businesses we are currently working with are Brinkley Morgan, Northern Trust, RSM, Marcum, the DDA, Broward Center for the Performing Arts, BBX Capital, Hof’s House of Sweets Las Olas, House of VP and continue to add more.

ABOUT BFA

A not-for-profit organization that educates the business community about the importance of Broward County’s art and cultural community and engages them in building connections between cultural vitality, creative success, and economic development. For more information, visit our webpage.

Application Requirements

Application Requirements:

All applicants must be South Florida residents and at least 18 years of age.

Select one art medium category: 2-D Framed or Canvas, Sculpture, Fiber, Ceramic/Mosaic and Environmental Installations. If you wish to submit an additional application for another medium category, you may submit up to three applications, but must submit each category separately.

Copy and paste a brief artist/artist team statement and or bio no more than 2,000 characters.

Upload a resume or CV with contact info no more than 2 pages.

Upload a list that corresponds with the work samples submitted. It must describe the work samples, including dimensions, title, location/client, project budget, and individual artwork prices. Please include a 25% commission to BFA in your pricing.

Upload images, video of completed work samples. A minimum of 8 -15 digital images of completed artwork is required for all art categories. A maximum of 3 videos may be submitted if video can best depict the sample artwork.

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must be South Florida residents and at least 18 years of age.