The Enclave by Archway Partners—RFQ

4475 S. Rio Grande Ave., Orlando, FL 32839

Submission Deadline:  June 3, 2024

Finalist Design Stipend:  $750

Commission:  $72,750

Installation:  August 2025

Project Description

Archway Partners in collaboration with Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs seeks one or more artists or artist team(s) to develop artwork for The Enclave by Archway Partners. The Enclave at Canopy Park is being developed as a 104-unit, affordable housing development that will provide high quality residences to low and moderate-income families. The Enclave is a Green Building Certified Project, made of concrete block construction, three, 3-story, garden style buildings, built on 3.28 acres in Orange County, FL. 

Affordable housing isn’t just about construction; it is about building a sense of community and belonging. Establishing a space where residents can afford to live and thrive—a welcoming vibrant place that they can take pride in. The tenants of this ethnically diverse community will be chosen based on their qualifying incomes, residents will include first responders, teachers, single mothers, service industry workers, delivery drivers, manufacturers, and many other working-class professions. The Enclave is set to change the lives of many, bringing a sense of hope and opportunity to the area.

Affordable housing serves as a testament to the power of community-driven initiatives and the positive impact they can have on the lives of individuals and families. It showcases the resilience and determination of a community that comes together to create a better future for all its residents.

The proposed artwork should be fresh and reflective of the local community.

Background

Orange County is a rapidly growing metropolitan area of more than one million residents that contains the City of Orlando and a dozen other municipalities.  We are a minority majority community with over 164 languages spoken in 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.

Possibilities for Public Art include, but are not limited to:

• Kinetic Sculpture
• Metal Work
• Sculpture
• Mosaics
• Murals

Site 

The Enclave at Canopy Park is being constructed in a neighborhood on the southern edge of Orlando in need of transformation. The site has roadways on both the north and west sides with its entrance on the south-west corner. There is a shopping plaza to the east of the site which has grocery stores, a library, restaurants, gym, and many local businesses (links to Elevations, Design Board, Site Plan and Community Demographics).

Budget

$72,750 has been approved for artwork.  The selected artist(s) or team(s) will be awarded a comprehensive contract (or contracts).  The artist will be responsible for artwork design, fabrication, materials, installation, insurance, travel, public presentations, meetings with Orange County staff as necessary, identification plaque, and all related incidental expenses.

Selection Process

A selection panel consisting of the project manager, stakeholders and art professionals will review artists’ qualifications.  Several artists will be selected to provide proposals and will be paid a stipend of $750 each for their proposal. Final artist(s) selection will take place after review of the proposals.  The Arts & Cultural Affairs Public Art Coordinator serves as the non-voting Chair of the Selection panel.

The Public Artist Selection Panel and Orange County reserve 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.

Eligibility

This opportunity is open to professional artists working in any appropriate media.  Student artists may apply if they can secure an experienced public artist to serve as a mentor to oversee their work.

Selection Criteria

Artists will be evaluated on artistic excellence as evidenced by submitted materials; professional experience; compatibility with the architectural design, facility environment and values of 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.
• Experience with public art projects with a similar budget is not required but helpful.
• Professional resume (teams must submit resumes for each member).
• Letter of interest, outlining interest in the project and a preliminary statement of approach.
• A minimum of one (1) image is required, and the maximum is 5. Images of finished works or conceptual drawings can be submitted. If images submitted are not of a completed public artwork, provide additional information to assure the Selection Panel of ability to realize a public art project and that it will be completed and installed as designed.
• Selected artists must complete W-9 Vendor Registration Form and will receive payments by check.

Timeline:

• Call Release:  April 19, 2024
• Applications Due: Monday, June 3, 2024 (mid-night MT)
• Semi-Finalist Announcement: June 20, 2024
• Virtual Site Meeting: June 26, 2024 • 11 AM-12:30 PM
• Proposals Due:  Thursday, August 1, 2024
• Proposal Review:  August 6, 2024 • 11 AM-12:30 PM ET
• Notification of Acceptance: Thursday, August 8, 2024
• Installation: August 2025

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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The mission of Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs:  "To elevate Central Florida’s arts and culture to that befitting a diverse world-class community."

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

• Experience with public art projects with a similar budget is not required but helpful.
• Professional resume (teams must submit resumes for each member).
• Letter of interest, outlining interest in the project and a preliminary statement of approach.
• A minimum of one (1) image is required, and the maximum is 6. Images of finished works or conceptual drawings can be submitted. If images submitted are not of a completed public art work, provide additional information to assure the Selection Panel of ability to realize a public art project and that it will be completed and installed as designed.
• Selected artists must complete W-9 Vendor Registration Form and will receive payments by check.

Eligibility Criteria

This opportunity is open to professional artists working in any appropriate media.  Student artists may apply if they can secure an experienced public artist to serve as a mentor to oversee their work.