AIPP MISSION STATEMENT
The Art in Public Places program enriches New Mexico's public spaces through an innovative and diverse art collection.
Since its inception in 1986, the program has placed more than 2,500 artworks in all of New Mexico's 33 counties. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of the arts in New Mexico, the Southwest, and the nation while building a dynamic public art collection for the State of New Mexico.
Through a fair and open public process, committees made up of local and regional representatives work with New Mexico Arts staff to select artwork for their communities.

Please thoroughly read the following information in full in order to properly submit artwork.

THIS CALL IS OPEN UNTIL 4:00 PM (MT), SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

PROJECT INTENT
The objective of the Large Scale Purchase Initiative is to diversify the state's public art collection by purchasing artwork from artists in all stages of their career. All media in all genres, suitable for both interior and exterior display, will be considered. Artwork must be durable, permanent, low-maintenance, and in compliane with ADA guidelines upon installation.

SITE INFORMATION
Artwork will be purchased for publicly accessible buildings throughout the State of New Mexico. The facilities encompass a broad range of use including, but not limited to: amphitheaters, animal shelters, community centers, courthouses, educational institutions, fire stations, healthcare facilities, recreation complexes, rest areas, senior centers, etc. Participating sites will have a total budget equal to 1% of recent capital outlay funds appropriated for new construction or major renovation projects.

PROJECT AMOUNT
$50,000-$200,000, all-inclusive. Purchase contracts will be a $50,000 minimum for each artwork. Upon submission, the price of the artwork is considered all-inclusive of the following: materials, labor, insurance, taxes, commissions, fees, delivery, installation, travel, museum quality framing under Plexiglas, security-hangers, pedestal for small and large 3-Dimensional works, Plexiglas bonnet for small 3-Dimensional works, project plaque, as well as written and professional photographic documentation of the artwork. Please account for cost of travel.

Example: If you live in Taos and your artwork sells to the Library in Hobbs, New Mexico, you are required to coordinate and pay for installation. Whether you install independently or through an art handler, the price of installation is inclued in the overall price of the artwork.

The price of large exterior 3-Dimensional work should include site preparation and foundation. Participating sites have a predetermined 1% budget so price fluctuations will not be allowed after the submission deadline.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRICE YOUR ARTWORK ACCORDINGLY!

Museum quality framing, installation, and project plaques must adhere to AIPP guidelines.

SELECTION PROCESS AND CRITERIA
A Submission Review Committee of artists and arts professionals will score applications based on the selection criteria listed below. All New Mexico Arts public art projects are fair and open competitions; therefore not all applicants who apply will be included in the final pool of artwork shown to statewide Regional Buying Committees. Regional Buying Committees are made up of representatives from the owner and/or user agencies of eligible sites. This group of individuals will be responsible for selecting the artwork to be purchased and permanently displayed at their facility. Artwork included in the final pool is not a guarantee of sale. 

The selection criteria shall include, but is not limited to:

• Level of Professional Qualifications
• Level of Artistic Ability
• Level of Craftsmanship
• Ability to Produce and Deliver a High Quality Artwork.

Each artwork/artist will be evaluated based on their individual merit and price bracket. A wide range of culturally, ethnically, and artistically diverse artists will be selected.

Multiple artwork selection meetings will be held statewide during the course of this purchase initiative (October 2023 - October 2024). Artwork submitted for consideration does not need to be removed from other sale opportunities, however, if a submitted piece is sold through another venue, the artist or gallery is required to notify New Mexico Arts immediately so the work can be removed from the final pool.

Artwork installed at the site must be the same piece and price selected for purchase by the Regional Buying Committee. Substitutions and/or price fluctuations will not be allowed after the submission deadline.

Artists/Galleries whose artwork is selected for purchase will be required to enter into a purchase contract with the State of New Mexico. A Sample Purchase Contract is available on New Mexico Arts website.

Payment will be made upon completion of the terms of the purchase contract. Once Post-Installation Documentation is received by the artist/gallery as outline in the Purchase Contract, final payment will be processed and issued.
 
PROJECT TIMELINE
July 2023.............................................................................Project Announced
September 29, 2023...........................................................Deadline for Submissions
November 2023......................................................................Notification of Finalists
December 2023 - December 2025.............................................Notification of Purchases
February 2024 - February 2026...............................................Artwork Installed

QUESTIONS/FOLLOW UP
Please email or call for assistance, advice, or questions:

Olivia Amaya Ortiz
Art in Public Places Project Coordinator | New Mexico Arts
Department of Cultural Affairs
T    505-827-6490
E   Olivia.Ortiz@dca.nm.gov

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

 

Application Requirements

Please read the following carefully as incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted. Supplemental information beyond what is requested will not be reviewed by the Submission Review or Regional Buying Committees. Failure to provide any of the published requirements will result in disqualification from the competition. All materials must be submitted according to the specifications outline on CaFE.

Please note that only ONE application per artist will be considered. Galleries are able to create multiple applications for multiple artists they represent.

Artist Statement - Provide an introduction to your art, the medium, and an explanation of your techniques. You may discuss your conceptual approach and inspiration. This statement should be used as a marketing tool relevant to the artwork being considered. There is a 2000 character limit, including spaces.

Current Resume or Curriculum Vitae - Demonstrate relevant employment, exhibition record, fellowships, grants, residencies, publications, public and privately funded commissions, etc. Please note that a biography or an autobiography will not fulfill the requirement of a current resume.

Up to Three Images of previously completed worked that is currently available for purchase ranging from $50,000 - $200,000.
Image Citations shall include the title, media, dimensions, price, year of completion, description, and if applicable: edition size and print/casting number. Diptychs and Triptychs are eligible for purchase.

Please review and follow the IMAGE PREPARATION page on CAFE when formatting your images. Tutorials can be downloaded using the links near the bottom of the page.

Eligibility Criteria

The project is open to artists who reside in, and galleries that are located in, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah. Galleries may submit qualifications on behalf of any artist represented by the gallery, regardless of the artist's residency. Finalists may be required to submit verifiable proof of residency prior to being awarded a purchase contract.