Project Description

LexArts Inc. in association with Town Branch Park seeks artists to create a public art installation in Town Branch Park on an exterior wall or free standing structure adjacent to the performing arts facility.

This artwork will serve as recognition of donors and other contributors to the project and will have names and potentially acknowledgments in the piece in a variety of ways representing different levels and types of contributions. We will consider a variety of materials the artists might suggest including glass, wood, stone etc. Our goal is to commission proposals by three experienced public artists for the site with the expectation of realizing one of the proposals in spring 2025. There is no application fee to enter.

Project Budget

The project budget is $100,000. The budget is all inclusive to complete the artwork including artists fee, travel, research, execution, insurance, taxes, site preparation equipment rental and materials.

Project Site

The selected site is a new construction building that will be part of the park’s amphitheater and stage. The artwork will cover a wall that is approximately 20’ high x 40’ long. The total area available to be activated is approximately 800 square feet. Concept development will be addressed with finalists during the proposal stage.

Timeline

Deadline for Artist Qualifications April 15, 2024
Artist Notifications April 30, 2024
Finalist Proposals Due June 15, 2024
Artwork Creation Spring 2025

Application Guidelines (Incomplete Submissions will not be accepted)

Apply online through http://www.callforentry.org

·        A one-page artist statement describing public art experience and interest in the project (optional but encouraged)

·        A current resume (required)

·        6 digital images of past public artwork with description of size, media, budget, year completed, location.

For more information, please contact Nathan Zamarron at 859-255-2951 or nzamarron@lexarts.org 

Eligibility

Any Artists 18 years or older residing in Kentucky or contiguous states may apply.

We are committed to a policy of providing opportunities to people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate based on race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical disability. 

Selection Process

The submitted qualifications will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of artists, arts professionals, and community leaders. The committee will identify three finalists. The three selected finalists will have the opportunity to visit the site, meet with Town Branch Park Staff and LexArts. Finalists will be paid $1,000 upon delivery of a complete site-specific proposal including composition, concept statement, and process outlining budget and timeline for completion. A review of the final design will be conducted by the selection committee. One artist or artist team will be selected to realize their proposal.

Critical Selection Factors

• Artistic distinction

• Experience creating high-quality largescale public artwork

• Low maintenance, durability

• Contextual integration into Town Branch Park.

The strength of the submitted images of past artworks demonstrating ability of the artist(s) to complete similar or related projects will be considered critical selection factors. In addition, the Committee is interested in a wide variety of creative solutions to the challenges of an outdoor public artwork.

Request for Proposals: Site-specific proposals by three finalists

Successful proposals will be expected to provide:

• A written document expressing the conceptual framework and artistic point of view that will guide development of the project.
• One or more drawings of the proposed work of art; models are optional but encouraged. Drawings and/or models should illustrate the conceptual relationships between the artwork and its environment.
• A timeline and budget (not to exceed $100,000) for production and installation.
• A detailed list of materials and construction requirements, with attention to issues of durability, maintenance, and public safety.

Application Requirements

Apply online through http://www.callforentry.org

- A one page artist statement describing public art experience and interest in the project (optional but encouraged)

- A current resume (required)

- 6 digital images of past murals with description of size, budget, year completed, location

For more information, please contact Nathan Zamarron at 859-255-2951 or nzamarron@lexarts.org 

Eligibility Criteria

We are committed to a policy of providing opportunities to people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical disability. Artist must be able to legally work in the United States, be at least 18 years of age and reside in Kentucky  or contiguous states at least part of the year.