Call Detail
Entry Deadline: 11/30/20
Application Closed
Application Closed
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 5, Maximum:Max. 20
Video | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 6
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 5, Maximum:Max. 20
Images | Minimum:Min. 5, Maximum:Max. 20
Video | Minimum:Min. 0, Maximum:Max. 6
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 5, Maximum:Max. 20
Call Type: Public Art
Eligibility: National
State: California
Event Dates: 0/0/00 - 10/22/20
Eligibility: National
State: California
Event Dates: 0/0/00 - 10/22/20
The City of Santa Clarita (City) is seeking an art work for its Public Art program. Artist(s) are invited to submit portfolios of past work for consideration. Up to five (5) artists will be invited to submit sitespecific proposals for a functional Bike Rack art work (Art Work) to be permanently located on a concrete pad. The City intends to select one artist to design and fabricate an Art Work. The allinclusive budget for this project is $8,000 in total. The City is centrally located, just 30 minutes north of downtown Los Angeles. The City boasts yearround fun, abundant sunshine, a unique blend of upscale sophistication and small-town charm, historic elements, destination dining, signature shopping, outdoor adventure, and a variety of world-class events, scenic drives and attractions. These characteristics and more make Santa Clarita the ultimate Southern California lifestyle with endless opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy the weather while biking, running, hiking, and swimming. Spending quality time with family and friends is easy to do at one of our many parks, along our trails, and throughout our open space and nearby lakes.
CALL SUMMARY / DESIGN GUIDELINES:
• Encouraged but not limited to incorporate the thematic reflections of the Old Town Newhall area; heritage, literacy, arts, and entertainment.
• Creativity and innovation of design are encouraged.
• Art Work must be an original design.
• Art Work must be suitable for viewing by all ages.
• Art Work may not be used for advertisement or to promote business, product, or viewpoint.
• Designs must not include any breach of intellectual property, trademarks, brands, business names, corporate or organizational branding, or images of drugs.
• Art Work can be of any medium, but artists should consider structural and surface soundness and materials that can withstand outside (desert climate: high winds, extreme temperatures) and uncovered weather conditions as well as inherent resistance to theft, vandalism, and excessive maintenance and repair costs.
Artists will be required to describe their experience working with the proposed material in their proposal and provide a suggested maintenance schedule.
PROJECT GUIDELINES:
• Functional Bike Rack must fit in pre-determined space, dimensions provided to semi-finalists.
• The selected Bike Rack should be a functional sculpture that has two points of contact for bikes to be secured to and should accommodate a minimum of eight bikes.
• Due to the specific funding source the Bike Rack must incorporate at least 60 percent of recycled materials into the design and fabrication.
• Art Work must be installed in a manner with sufficient anchoring to prevent from being removed, broken, or overturned due to wind or an earthquake. The City reserves the right to review the artist’s proposed installation plans and may request additional information from a California licensed engineer (hired by the artist) to address safety concerns the City may have.
• An area on or near the Art Work will be specified for use in presenting a plaque that indicates the name of the artist, title of Art Work, materials, and the year installed. On the Public Art App, the name of the artist, title of Art Work, materials, year installed, 100-word narrative about the Art Work, and information about the artist will be featured.
• Power for the Art Work itself is not available onsite. If the Art Work requires power then it is suggested that it include a solar component.
• Art Work must be constructed of durable materials that are able to withstand the harsh weather conditions of the desert (high winds and extreme temperatures).
• Art Work must comply with standard engineering practices and requirements.
• Art Work will be evaluated to require that it does not present a hazard to public safety and must conform to ADA standards.
• Delivered Art Work that differs significantly from approved application will be disqualified.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE:
November 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST - Application Due
December 2020 – Selection of up to five (5) semi-finalists made by Artist Selection Committee
January 2021 – Semi-finalist presentations made to Artist Selection Committee
February 2021 – Selection of chosen finalist made by Artist Selection Committee
March/April 2021 - Arts Commission and City Council review and approval of finalist
May/June 2021 - Selected finalist notified by City of Santa Clarita staff
LOCATION: The identified location will be in front of the Old Town Newhall Library at the intersection of Lyons Avenue and Main Street.
The Old Town Newhall Library is located at, 24500 Main Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
BUDGET: Up to five (5) artists will be invited to create site-specific Bike Rack proposals. Semi-finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, plus $400 (accommodation allowance) for the Art Work proposal. The total budget for the Art Work is $8,000.
The honorarium will require the artist to make a presentation to the Artist Selection Committee:
• PowerPoint/PDF proposal of the Art Work (concept of the Art Work) must address the Design and Project Guidelines in the Call for Entry.
• PowerPoint/PDF proposal must address the maintenance and conservation of the Art Work.
• PowerPoint/PDF proposal must address the budget for the project.
• Presentation will be 30 minutes, with question and answer from the Artist Selection Committee.
The fabrication and installation agreement will include:
• Artist is responsible for delivery and installation of Art Work per scheduled date.
• The artist is required to provide installation instructions and a maintenance guide for proper care of the Art Work.
• Artist is responsible for all associated expenses related to design, fabrication, and transportation.
• Artist is responsible for all materials required to deliver the Art Work to the location.
• Artist is responsible for travel and hotel accommodations.
• The selected artist will be required to include insurance coverage for the installation period only.
• If a protective coating to address environmental or vandalism concerns is deemed necessary, this must be covered by the artist.
ELIGIBILITY: Artists 18 years of age or older are invited to submit an individual or collaborative artist application. Must be located in the U.S.
TO APPLY: The required materials must be submitted electronically by midnight (PST), Monday, November 30, 2020, through CaFE (http://www.callforentry.org).
1. Cover letter
2. Resume or CV
3. Up to ten (10) images of previous work. At least one example must be an existing public art work.
4. Artist statement
Portfolio: 5-10 images of previous art work.
Description of the images must be include with portfolio image: material(s), dimensions, previously shown location and dates (if applicable), and maintenance
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
• Visual impact
• Interpretation and creativity
• Composition and design
• Craftsmanship
• Design criteria and eligibility guidelines met
ARTIST RESOURCES / SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY: Links regarding the community and history of the Santa Clarita area:
• City of Santa Clarita – www.santa-clarita.com
• Old Town Newhall Library – http://oldtownnewhall.com/
• Bike Santa Clarita - http://bikesantaclarita.com/
• Santa Clarita Bicycle Coalition – https://la-bike.org/chapter/santa-clarita-valley/
• Redevelopment Plan of Old Town Newhall – https://www.santa-clarita.com/cityhall/departments/community-development/planning/old-town-newhall-specific-plan
• Public Art App - https://scpublicart.goodbarber.com/
• SantaClaritaArts.com - http://santaclaritaarts.com/
• Visit Santa Clarita - http://visitsantaclarita.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/bike-rentals/
• Demographics - https://www.santa-clarita.com/city-hall/departments/communitydevelopment/demographics
• Community Profile - https://www.santa-clarita.com/city-hall/30th-anniversary
• Historical Society - https://www.santa-clarita.com/city-hall/departments/communitydevelopment/redevelopment/hart-park-historical-society
FURTHER INFORMATION: For further information about the prospectus, please contact the City of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Events Division at ArtistCall@santa-clarita.com or (661) 250-3787.
CALL SUMMARY / DESIGN GUIDELINES:
• Encouraged but not limited to incorporate the thematic reflections of the Old Town Newhall area; heritage, literacy, arts, and entertainment.
• Creativity and innovation of design are encouraged.
• Art Work must be an original design.
• Art Work must be suitable for viewing by all ages.
• Art Work may not be used for advertisement or to promote business, product, or viewpoint.
• Designs must not include any breach of intellectual property, trademarks, brands, business names, corporate or organizational branding, or images of drugs.
• Art Work can be of any medium, but artists should consider structural and surface soundness and materials that can withstand outside (desert climate: high winds, extreme temperatures) and uncovered weather conditions as well as inherent resistance to theft, vandalism, and excessive maintenance and repair costs.
Artists will be required to describe their experience working with the proposed material in their proposal and provide a suggested maintenance schedule.
PROJECT GUIDELINES:
• Functional Bike Rack must fit in pre-determined space, dimensions provided to semi-finalists.
• The selected Bike Rack should be a functional sculpture that has two points of contact for bikes to be secured to and should accommodate a minimum of eight bikes.
• Due to the specific funding source the Bike Rack must incorporate at least 60 percent of recycled materials into the design and fabrication.
• Art Work must be installed in a manner with sufficient anchoring to prevent from being removed, broken, or overturned due to wind or an earthquake. The City reserves the right to review the artist’s proposed installation plans and may request additional information from a California licensed engineer (hired by the artist) to address safety concerns the City may have.
• An area on or near the Art Work will be specified for use in presenting a plaque that indicates the name of the artist, title of Art Work, materials, and the year installed. On the Public Art App, the name of the artist, title of Art Work, materials, year installed, 100-word narrative about the Art Work, and information about the artist will be featured.
• Power for the Art Work itself is not available onsite. If the Art Work requires power then it is suggested that it include a solar component.
• Art Work must be constructed of durable materials that are able to withstand the harsh weather conditions of the desert (high winds and extreme temperatures).
• Art Work must comply with standard engineering practices and requirements.
• Art Work will be evaluated to require that it does not present a hazard to public safety and must conform to ADA standards.
• Delivered Art Work that differs significantly from approved application will be disqualified.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE:
November 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. PST - Application Due
December 2020 – Selection of up to five (5) semi-finalists made by Artist Selection Committee
January 2021 – Semi-finalist presentations made to Artist Selection Committee
February 2021 – Selection of chosen finalist made by Artist Selection Committee
March/April 2021 - Arts Commission and City Council review and approval of finalist
May/June 2021 - Selected finalist notified by City of Santa Clarita staff
LOCATION: The identified location will be in front of the Old Town Newhall Library at the intersection of Lyons Avenue and Main Street.
The Old Town Newhall Library is located at, 24500 Main Street, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
BUDGET: Up to five (5) artists will be invited to create site-specific Bike Rack proposals. Semi-finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium, plus $400 (accommodation allowance) for the Art Work proposal. The total budget for the Art Work is $8,000.
The honorarium will require the artist to make a presentation to the Artist Selection Committee:
• PowerPoint/PDF proposal of the Art Work (concept of the Art Work) must address the Design and Project Guidelines in the Call for Entry.
• PowerPoint/PDF proposal must address the maintenance and conservation of the Art Work.
• PowerPoint/PDF proposal must address the budget for the project.
• Presentation will be 30 minutes, with question and answer from the Artist Selection Committee.
The fabrication and installation agreement will include:
• Artist is responsible for delivery and installation of Art Work per scheduled date.
• The artist is required to provide installation instructions and a maintenance guide for proper care of the Art Work.
• Artist is responsible for all associated expenses related to design, fabrication, and transportation.
• Artist is responsible for all materials required to deliver the Art Work to the location.
• Artist is responsible for travel and hotel accommodations.
• The selected artist will be required to include insurance coverage for the installation period only.
• If a protective coating to address environmental or vandalism concerns is deemed necessary, this must be covered by the artist.
ELIGIBILITY: Artists 18 years of age or older are invited to submit an individual or collaborative artist application. Must be located in the U.S.
TO APPLY: The required materials must be submitted electronically by midnight (PST), Monday, November 30, 2020, through CaFE (http://www.callforentry.org).
1. Cover letter
2. Resume or CV
3. Up to ten (10) images of previous work. At least one example must be an existing public art work.
4. Artist statement
Portfolio: 5-10 images of previous art work.
Description of the images must be include with portfolio image: material(s), dimensions, previously shown location and dates (if applicable), and maintenance
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
• Visual impact
• Interpretation and creativity
• Composition and design
• Craftsmanship
• Design criteria and eligibility guidelines met
ARTIST RESOURCES / SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY: Links regarding the community and history of the Santa Clarita area:
• City of Santa Clarita – www.santa-clarita.com
• Old Town Newhall Library – http://oldtownnewhall.com/
• Bike Santa Clarita - http://bikesantaclarita.com/
• Santa Clarita Bicycle Coalition – https://la-bike.org/chapter/santa-clarita-valley/
• Redevelopment Plan of Old Town Newhall – https://www.santa-clarita.com/cityhall/departments/community-development/planning/old-town-newhall-specific-plan
• Public Art App - https://scpublicart.goodbarber.com/
• SantaClaritaArts.com - http://santaclaritaarts.com/
• Visit Santa Clarita - http://visitsantaclarita.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/bike-rentals/
• Demographics - https://www.santa-clarita.com/city-hall/departments/communitydevelopment/demographics
• Community Profile - https://www.santa-clarita.com/city-hall/30th-anniversary
• Historical Society - https://www.santa-clarita.com/city-hall/departments/communitydevelopment/redevelopment/hart-park-historical-society
FURTHER INFORMATION: For further information about the prospectus, please contact the City of Santa Clarita’s Arts and Events Division at ArtistCall@santa-clarita.com or (661) 250-3787.