Seeking Arkansas artist for outdoor public art project

The Central Arkansas Library System is seeking to commission an Arkansas artist to create a permanent outdoor public artwork for the Main Library Campus located in the Historic River Market District at 100 Rock Street. The art work will be sited near the Cox Creative Center which is part of the Main Library campus.

BUDGET

The $36,000 budget includes: direct cost of the artwork, design fees, all labor and materials, costs of fabrication, transportation, travel, documentation and professional liability and other related costs. Installation costs for proper base, landscaping, and lighting will be the responsibility of the Library.

THEME

The Central Arkansas Library System supports an informed community, lifelong learning, and the love of reading by providing access for the public to the universe of ideas and information. Books & Reading: A Pathway to Knowledge is the theme for the commissioned art work.

SELECTION

Applications will be reviewed by the Art Selection Committee. Criteria used by the Committee include:

    * Attention to the chosen theme

    * How well the message is communicated in the work

    * The potential of the work to enhance and expand the public’s experience of the library

    * Experience with similar projects

    * Demonstrated ability to maintain projects within budget and schedule

    * Special attention will be given to durability, workmanship, maintenance requirements, protection against vandalism & timelessness of the work

One or more artists may be invited to make a presentation to the Committee before the final selection. The Committee reserves the right to reject any or all application and proposals.

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for the project, please submit the following:

* A brief one page narrative description of the concept for the work. Include in the narrative the proposed location, scale, types of materials and colors.

    * Visual representation of the art work in any of the following formats:

         1. colored graphic or artist illustration depicting the project

         2. a model of the proposal

         3. electronic image

    * A proposed budget. The proposed budget should include all expenses except site preparation, lighting and landscaping. The artist should be clear if there are any exclusions to the budget proposal submitted.

    * A current resume including past experience in public art with no more than 10 jpg images of representative works plus a separate sheet appropriately labeling the 10 images.

    * Three references with contact names, telephone numbers and addresses from previous project managers.

ESTIMATED TIMELINE

Proposal materials must be received by: September 30, 2009

Review of Applications & Notification: Nov. 2009

Finalists Presentations & Selection of Artist: Jan. 2010

Art Completion & Installation: Summer 2010

Mail all materials to: Colin N. Thompson, Art Administrator

Arkansas Studies Institute  100 Rock Street   Little Rock, AR 72201

FOR INFORMATION

Colin N. Thompson at 501-320-5791 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Butler Center for Arkansas Studies

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