Project Description
The purpose of this call is to develop a pre-qualified list of mosaic artists for potential public art projects within the Town of Addison.  

Scope of Potential Projects

• Large and small mosaic panels designed for outdoor walls or building facades.
• 2D and 3D mosaic sculptures of animals, flora, trees, or other landscape features for placement along trails or within parks
• An initial project is for a 3-section wall approximately 6 ft. high (the “Initial Project”).   Each wall section is approximately 8 ft. wide with an available area of up to 4 ft.  x 5 ft.  for each mosaic panel.   There is a pond, walking path and landscape area near the wall.  Selected artists would have the discretion to propose designs appropriate for each panel.  Budget for this project will be based on the dimensions, complexity and quality of the mosaic artwork.

The Town of Addison invests in preserving, enhancing and maintaining its park areas and trail systems.  The following are features of Addison’s public park areas that could be featured in the selected mosaic artworks:

• The natural environment and landscape within the park areas.  Tree preservation and the urban forest have always been an important component of Addison’s identity.
• Pollinator patches, perennials, flowers and annual tulip plants
• Natural wildlife that inhabits park and pond areas.
• Fun, whimsical themes appropriate for family and public park areas

Application Requirements

Artist selection will have representative work that is of a professional quality fitting of Addison’s Public Art Collection, which can bee seen at https://parks.addisontx.gov/Parks-Trails-Art/Public-Art-In-Addison

This is a multi-stage artist call.  To be considered for this call please provide the following information:

Stage One:  Expression of Interest and Qualifications (Current Stage).

• Artists Statement and Biography (500-word limit)
• Resume or CV: (2-page limit per team member) – Include current professional experience, past public art experience, and other information relevant to the call. Must include the artist's names, address, email, webpage, and phone number on the first page. Must include a minimum of three project references including the project name, contact name, title, e-mail address and phone number for the reference.
• Portfolio: Include 4-10 past project work samples with images. For each project, include the title, medium, dimensions, project budget, year completed, location, and a short description.
• Letter of Interest (2-Page Limit) – Describe the artist or team’s interest in this opportunity, relevant experience, plan to meet the project’s goals and preliminary approach.

Stage Two: Artwork Concept Proposals (Later Stage by Invitation)

The selection Committee, consisting of AAF representatives and Town Staff, will review applications and make recommendations to develop a shortlist of artists to move to Stage Two of the Initial Call.  Other artists may still be considered for other potential mosaic projects.

Shortlisted applicants, upon entering into an agreement with the Town of Addison, will prepare a Preliminary Concept and design brief which will include the following elements:

• Preliminary Concept – A description of the artist/team’s preliminary approach and ideas for the project, including artwork statement, color palette, materials and specifications, fabrication process, installation requirements, maintenance and durability considerations, and a turnkey opinion of probable cost.
• Three (3) Renderings – Provide a minimum of three concept images (3D renders, mockups) of the artwork proposal, clearly defining its dimensions, form, volume, structure, materials and colors.

Shortlisted artists or artist teams who submit a complete concept package containing the above information will be paid $1,500 USD to help offset the time and expense in preparing the final submission(s).

Stage Three: Artist Selection for Final Design and Commissioning (Final Stage)

After reviewing the Shortlisted artist’s submission of Concept Proposals, one Concept Proposal will be awarded for final design and commissioning of the proposed artwork.  Artists and their teams may be asked to participate in an interview process.  Please Note:  Submit JPG files only, that meet the files size requirements for Call for Entry.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Opportunities are open to artists or artist-led teams that are over the age of 18.   Artists / Artist-led teams must demonstrate experience creating integrated artwork with strong design aesthetics and spatial sensibilities within a similar budget to the project that is being proposed.  Additionally, artists must exemplify technical skills, authenticity, and creativity.  Addison is focusing on improving the diversity of its public art collection and highly encourages artists with unique and/or diverse backgrounds to apply.

• Employees with the Town of Addison and AMLI residential are ineligible to participate.
• Volunteers of the Addison Arbor Foundation are ineligible to participate.