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Overview

This Call for Entry: Expression of Interest (EOI) is issued by Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd (“PCL”) on behalf of the Marketing department. PCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG and is responsible for marketing, sales, and distribution of vehicles and parts in Canada.

The EOI requirements are outlined in the Application Requirements below.  The schedule, contact information, EOI evaluation information and instructions for submitting are provided under in the Application Requirements below.

1.1 Artist Opportunity

PCL invites professional artists and/or art collectives/teams to respond to the EOI to create a permanent outdoor artwork at the Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) in the City of Pickering, Ontario.

A professional artist is an artist who:

⦁ has specialized training in the artistic field (not necessarily in academic institutions)

⦁ is recognized as a professional by his or her peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition)

⦁ is committed to devoting more time to artistic activity, if possible financially

⦁ has a history of public presentation or publication

A Selection Committee composed of Porsche internal staff, project design team, City of Pickering staff members and Subject Matter Experts will be established for this two-stage competition.

1.2 Background Information

The PEC consists of a test track and a guest center. The facility will be situated as part of the Durham Live development in Pickering, Ontario. The PEC building is designed with an ambition to achieve LEED Gold and Zero Carbon Certification and will include Porsche vehicle displays, a café, retail store and simulator lab.

The center will host Porsche customers, enthusiasts, network staff and corporate partners. The PEC will be a bespoke facility, designed to host guests to a high standard. The PEC also includes meeting rooms, a Lifestyle Store as well as an administration office.  Approximately 20,000 visitors per year are anticipated.

The construction of the PEC provides a site for an artwork at the north east corner of site, serving as a “gateway” feature to the site, which is located at the north-west corner of Church & Bayly St in Pickering (please refer to attached site location).

Thematically, artists are asked to broadly consider Porsche’s motorsport heritage with a focus on sustainability and the PEC’s location (Pickering/Toronto/Ontario/Canada) and should appeal to our existing customers as well as our key target groups: Driven Youth, Driven Females and New Creative Leaders.

1.3 Budget

$300,000 CAD is the total amount available for all related expenses of this art project including, but not limited to: artist fees, all applicable taxes, detailed renderings, materials, technical consultations and approvals or other expertise as required, fabrication, installation, insurance, equipment, travel to meetings and to the site, artist presentation during unveiling ceremony, and an artist statement for completed work.

The selected artist will enter into a written agreement with the Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. following the approval of the acquisition of the art. This agreement will address the artist's obligations, which include, but are not limited to:

• Materials
• Timelines
• Installation
• Maintenance and/or conservation plans
• Warranty
• Copyright, Intellectual Property and Moral Rights
• Payments to sub-contractors
• Structural engineer
• Permits and fees, including legal fees and statistician

Application Requirements

Stage 1: Expression of Interest

The Selection Committee will review all submissions and identify a short-list based on artistic excellence and demonstrated or perceived ability to create and execute an innovative, engaging public artwork that is complementary to the overall design scheme and community context.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) SUBMISSIONS

• CV (one for each team member, if applicable)
• Brief artist statement outlining interest in project, showing relevant experience, ability, and general artistic approach. Please include your experience and intended approach to the community engaged process. Do not include proposals at this stage.
• Maximum ten (10) images of work, with caption including title, materials, dimensions, location, and commissioning body (if applicable). Audio / Video files may be provided via URL.
• Names and contact information for two references (preferably from recent projects).

Submissions must be received by Friday, November 17, 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted. 

The Selection committee will shortlist three (3) artists/teams to move forward to the next stage. 
 

Stage 2: Request for Proposals

The three (3) short-listed artists will be notified in writing by Friday, December 8, 2023 and invited to submit a conceptual design proposal. A detailed Terms of Reference project document will be provided to help short-listed artists prepare their proposals. Final conceptual design proposal must be received by Friday, January 12, 2024.  Short- listed artists will be paid a fee of $1,500.00 (+HST) for their submission of a complete conceptual design proposal.

Short-listed artists must attend an interview and present their proposals (online presentations may be required) to the Selection Committee the week of January 15, 2024.

A detailed Terms of Reference will be provided to the shortlisted artists/teams prior Stage 2: Request for Proposal.

The selected artist/teams will be required to submit drawings certified by a structural engineer licensed to operate in Ontario, at their own expense.

Overall Project Timeline:

Decisions of the Selection Committee are final.

Accessibility

Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd (“PCL”) on behalf of the Marketing department will provide accommodations throughout the selection process to applicants with disabilities. Please notify Jennifer Cooper at jennifer.cooper@porsche.ca of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Reserved Rights of the Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd (“PCL”)

Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd (“PCL”), at its sole discretion, may request clarification or request additional information, as deemed necessary to evaluate the submissions. PCL retains the sole discretion to determine whether a submission is responsive and if the prospective Artist or Artist Team is capable of performing the Work. PCL reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to determine the number of pre-qualified Artists or Artist Teams. PCL reserve the right to not proceed with awarding a contract.

Publication of Information

Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd shall have the exclusive rights to issue all public announcements regarding the competition.

Additional Information

For any additional information or questions please contact: Jennifer Cooper at jennifer.cooper@porsche.ca.

Eligibility Criteria

PCL invites professional artists and/or art collectives/teams to respond to the EOI to create a permanent outdoor artwork at the Porsche Experience Centre (PEC) in the City of Pickering, Ontario.

A professional artist is an artist who:

⦁ has specialized training in the artistic field (not necessarily in academic institutions)

⦁ is recognized as a professional by his or her peers (artists working in the same artistic tradition)

⦁ is committed to devoting more time to artistic activity, if possible financially

⦁ has a history of public presentation or publication